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Day By Day
Every day for Michelle Crouch is a day without her son. Every day is also another chance to share his story and perhaps save a life!
There are some things you never get over. There are some tragedies so great that even time cannot heal these wounds. You simply move further away from them in the timeline of your life, but they are always there with you. These are the things that change who you are as a person.
Crouchstock benefits foundation
Michelle Crouch doesn't want anyone to go through the pain and sense of loss she has endured since her son Jacob ended his life on Dec. 14, 2005.
That's why she and husband Kenny created the Jacob Crouch Foundation, which reaches out to help prevent teen suicides through education and training.
Event aids local families
Two local nonprofit organizations are beginning to work more closely to help those who have lost a family member or close friend to suicide. The first joint effort between the Jacob Crouch Foundation and Healing House is this weekend's giant garage sale, which began Friday and continues today at the First United Methodist Church. Proceeds from the sale will go toward both organizations.
Foundation urges students to watch for signs of suicide
The freshman class of Acadiana High School learned how to help a friend contemplating suicide Wednesday with a lesson from the Jacob Crouch Foundation.
Crouch, a 24-year-old UL student, committed suicide in December 2005. His friends and aunt spoke to students Wednesday about the warning signs of depression and suicidal thoughts and how to reach out to people that are hurting.
Jacob Crouch Foundation Presents Suicide Awareness to Comeaux High
Michelle Crouch stood in front of a gymnasium full of Comeaux High School sophomores.
About 30 minutes earlier, her husband Kenny stood to shush some students in the crowd, but now not a whisper could be heard as Michelle held their attention.
In December 2005, Crouch's son, Jacob died by suicide. The family has formed the Jacob Crouch Foundation with a focus on suicide education and prevention.
"Mother’s grief turns into cause
Foundation hosts vigil, concert for suicide survivors" - The Daily Advertiser
Michelle Crouch lived her ultimate nightmare on Dec. 17, 2005. She buried her only son, Jacob Crouch, the same day he was scheduled to graduate
with a bachelor’s degree in business from UL. Jacob died days earlier of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 24.
Foundation Works to Prevent Suicide
During my 47 years of priesthood, some of the most demanding times were being with the families of those who lost someone by suicide. The situation became even worse when the victim was young. The rate of suicide has increased among young people more than 200 percent since 1950.
Disclaimer: The content of this website reflects the opinions of the Jacob Crouch Foundation and is designed to provide information for educational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. If you or someone you know may be experiencing depression or other psychiatric disorders, please seek the help of a trained medical professional.
