Purpose in the Pain with Debbie Gail Zane

In this heartfelt episode, we follow Debbie's journey from unimaginable loss to profound purpose. After tragically losing her beloved son to mental illness and addiction, Debbie undergoes a transformation, discovering her true calling in helping parents navigate similar struggles. Through her own grief and pain, she finds solace in aiding others, becoming a beacon of hope and support in the community. Armed with her own experiences and professional training as a life and relationship coach, Debbie embarks on a mission to empower parents facing similar challenges. As she shares her story of love, loss, and resilience, viewers witness the power of turning tragedy into meaningful service, and the healing that comes from helping others find their own path to peace and recovery.

More about Debra

Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Help, US and Canada:

Canada:

Crisis Services Canada: Provides a national helpline, available 24/7, for individuals in crisis or distress.

• • Website: https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca/
  • Helpline: 1-833-456-4566

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA): CMHA offers a range of mental health resources, support, and information, including resources specifically for depression.

• Website: https://cmha.ca/

Kids Help Phone: A 24/7 helpline for young people in Canada to reach out for support and information.

• Website: https://kidshelpphone.ca/
• Helpline: 1-800-668-6868

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH): CAMH provides resources, treatment options, and education on mental health and addiction.

• Website: https://www.camh.ca/

United States:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, as well as prevention and crisis resources.

• • Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
  • Helpline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

Crisis Text Line: A free, 24/7 text messaging service providing support to people in crisis.

• Website: https://www.crisistextline.org/
• Text line: Text "HELLO" to 741741

Mental Health America (MHA): MHA offers resources, information, and online screening tools to assess mental health concerns.

• Website: https://www.mhanational.org/

National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): NIMH provides information on mental health conditions, including depression, and conducts research to advance the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses.

• Website: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/

Substance Addiction Help: 

Find a treatment centre: https://findtreatment.gov/

https://www.help.org/drug-abuse-hotline/

Family Support: https://al-anon.org/