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SANDY, Utah - One Voice Children's Choir released a cover of Linkin Park's "One More Light" on their YouTube page to raise awareness for Suicide Prevention Month. The caption states the project was inspired after the choir's conductor learned of the tragic passing of one of his first choir students. In honor of Suicide Prevention and Awareness month, the One Voice Children's Choir is releasing our version of Chester Bennington's "One More Light". At one of our recent events, our conductor Masa learned about the tragic passing of one of his first and dearly loved choir kids - Megan. This video is meant to inspire anyone within the sound of our voices or reach of our YouTube Channel that Life Is Worth Living! Choose to live. Choose to Stay.One Voice Children's Choir is a non-profit organization in Sandy, Utah and its website states that it provides children the opportunity to cultivate an appreciation for music and share their talents while delivering a positive message. They have been featured on America's Got Talent and they've won Utah Best of State 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. They included these resources with the video. Resources for our friends around the world.See the Signs. Save a Life. Not One More Light Lost!Befrienders Worldwide (help lines around the world)Beyond Blue (Australia), 1300 22 4636Kids Helpline (Australia), 1800 55 1800Distress Centre (Canada), 403-266-HELP (4357)Kids Help Phone (Canada), 1-800-668-6868Lifeline Shanghai (China; English only), (021) 62798990Samaritans (United Kingdom and Ireland), 116 123National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (USA; English and Spanish), 1-800-273-8255Crisis Text Line (USA), text HOME to 741741Native Youth Crisis Hotline (Native Americans in the USA), 1-877-209-1266
Suicide Prevention Resources
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, call the suicide prevention hotline at 1-800-273-TALK. Crisis Hotlines
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Statewide/Salt Lake County Crisis Line: 801-587-3000
- Utah County Crisis Line: 801-691-5433
- Wasatch Mental Health Crisis Line: 801-373-7393
- Trevor Project Hotline for LGBTQ teens: 1-866-488-7386
Online Resources
- NAMI Utah: namiut.org
- County Crisis Lines: https://www.namiut.org/families-caregivers/suicide-prevention
- Utah Chapter-American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: afsputah.com
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline: www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org








