Twizted Journeys, Inc. is now an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) public charity (509(a)(2))!💜💚
Donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
We are proud to advocate for suicide awareness with AFSP and proud to be part of the Indiana suicide prevention coalition. 💜
We host events, fundraisers, and workshops promoting mental health awareness, suicide prevention, unity, comfort and acceptance to suicide loss survivors. 💚
We also have "Finding Forward" ; a Tuesday evening peer support group for suicide loss survivors. 🙏
Future plans include an account set aside where Twizted Journeys can pledge donations when a suicide accures in Shelby Co. IN
Welcome!!!
Nothing is too taboo to discuss here and you will not face judgment.
Suicide and Mental Health are usually associated with pain, darnkess and dispair.
It doesn't have to be, lets try a new approach and use peace, love and maybe even some amusement as we help one another, remind one another and even ourselves that ; its ok not to be ok ;
In 2021 my nephew decided his story didn't need to be written anymore. This was a devastating situation for myself and my family, our normal has changed forever. This situation made me start thinking about my past and even my own son. Unfortunately we have both been where my nephew was. A dark cloud hanging over us that is very hard to crawl from underneath. The stigma society puts on those of us that "are not ok" makes it even harder to reach out for help.
Usually it's easy for me to comfort someone and talk with them and help them through devastating situations in their own lives when it was time for me to help my own family though it was hard, one of the hardest things I had ever experienced before in my life. I reached out blindly not knowing where to turn and found American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Since August 2021 my daughter and I have become advocates for AFSP and NAMI and also Overdose Lifeline.
In 2021 with the help of my daughter we founded "Jason's Journey" to keep his story going and to help raise awareness for other people suffering. We quickly realized it wasn't just Jason that had a twizted journey, everyone has a journey and every journey is twizted in its own way.. So began Twizted Journeys.
Here at Twizted Journeys you can find:
Info on past events/Upcoming events
Links to related and mentioned websites
Our merchandise
A memorial page (You can add your loved ones to our list)
A safe place to not only read other people's Twizted Journeys but to share your own.
; it's okay not to be okay ;
In the world we live in today its so very important to not whisper, hide or be afraid to talk openly about the subjects you will find on our site.
Who We Serve
Twizted Journeys provides peer-led support for anyone who have been impacted by suicide loss or mental health challenges. Our events are designed to offer awareness, connection, understanding, prevention and a safe space for healing.
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We also offer "Finding Forward " a peer support group for:
- Adults 18+
- Anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide
- Individuals coping with grief, trauma, or emotional stress
- People supporting a friend or family member with mental health struggles
- Community members seeking coping skills, connection, and resources
Inclusive & Accessible:
We welcome all genders, identities, cultures, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities or sensory needs.
Where We Serve:
Shelbyville, Indiana, and surrounding counties (Shelby, Johnson, Bartholomew, Hancock, Decatur, Rush).
Twizted Journeys is committed to keeping support low-barrier, no-cost, and community-centered