Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus /"('7 Let Rascal Flatts ,---..�.....,. and Joe Don Rooney, the know you will RA.SOAL members who make up the F L A T T S country group, Rascal B 1 for a friend at .. - Z · 'F a 5 Flatts, have been involved in many philanthropic and charitable endeavors www.rascalflattsBl.com throughout their career and believe in the giftof giving back. Rascal Flatts and The Jason Foundation, Inc. decided to come together to fightfor a cause that Rascal Flatts truly believe needs attention-youth suicide prevention. In addition to their roles as celebrity ambassadors and participation in public service announcements, public awareness programs, and fundraising, Rascal Flatts promotes the Bl Project. www.rascalflatts.com The Jason Foundation 18 Volunteer Drive The Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI) is Hendersonville, TN 37075 an educational organization 1.888.881.2323 dedicated to the awareness and www.jasonfoundation.com prevention of youth suicide. JFI provides tools and resources for students, parents and teachers/youth workers to help them identify Disclaimer: Although TheJason Foundation, Inc. and our partners make every effortto insure and assist at-risk youth. This is accomplished our programs professionallyaddress the problem of youth suicide, no one program through a series of programs including the B 1 can guarantee to prevent youth suicide. Our program's goal is to provide educational materials that will help equip you to recognize "signs of concern''. Project. Professional help should always be sought whenever there is a possibility of www.jasonfoundation.com suicidal ideation. NEVER TRY TO SOLVE THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM The Jason Foundation WITHOUT OBTAINING PROFESSIONAL HELP. Rascal Flatts and The Jason Foundation are working together to prevent youth suicide. What is Who can The 3 B's the B 1 Project? take the B 1 Pledge? BE AWARE Be aware and understand the problem of youth The purpose of the B 1 Project is to educate The B 1 Pledge is foranyone and everyone. suicide. It is the 2nd leading cause of death for youth, students, youth workers, and parents on ages 10-24.(201 5cocw1sQARS) Suicide is preventable! recognizing the warning signs of youth suicide You may have a brother or sister, a son or and how to help a friend,family member, or loved daughter, a player on your athletic team, a student, BE ABLE one. or a neighbor who is at-risk forsuicide. Be able to identify signs of concern in a friendwho may be struggling. Bl is designed to be quick, informative,and target If a young person looks to you forhelp - are you the most important aspects of youth suicide ready to B 1 for them? • Suicide threats prevention. • Depression Participating in the Bl Pledge is a proactive step • Anger, increased irritability Think about it ...the 2nd most likely thing to towards taking some of the silence out of the • Lack of interest in activities they once enjoyed take a young person is suicide.Yet, no one ever "Silent Epidemic': B 1 will help you to recognize • Sudden increase/ decrease in appetite talks about it until a tragedy occurs.That's why warning signs and develop a plan of action to help • Sudden changes in appearance The Jason Foundation and Rascal Flatts call youth someone who may be struggling. • Dwindling academic performance suicide "The Silent Epidemic': • Preoccupation with death and suicide Learn How YOU Can • Previous suicide attempts BE PREPARED B 1 for a Friend You should never be afraidto talk to someone who may be depressed or at-risk. At the very Take the B 1 Pledge! least, they will know there is someone who cares for them.You should also have an action plan in case a friendor family member shows signs of suicidal ideation.Taking the B 1 pledge will help www. rascalflattsB 1. com you to "Be Prepared':