LCH-Native Strength

Native Strength Rooted in Culture. Strengthened by Connection. Guided by Hope. Native Strength is a culturally informed mental wellness and suicide prevention support app created to provide Indigenous individuals and communities with tools for emotional well-being, personal reflection, cultural connection, and resilience. Healing is not always a straight path. Sometimes strength comes from connecting with our emotions, honoring our experiences, remembering those who came before us, and reaching out when support is needed. Native Strength brings together practical mental wellness tools and Indigenous-inspired cultural reflections in one supportive space. MENTAL WELLNESS & EMOTIONAL SUPPORT DAILY WELLNESS CHECK-INS Take time to recognize how you are feeling and develop greater awareness of your emotional wellness. GENTLE DAILY REMINDERS Choose a daily check-in time and receive optional reminders directly on your device. LOW-MOOD SUPPORT When repeated low mood check-ins are recorded, Native Strength offers a gentle reminder that support is available, including calming breathing exercises and access to 988. PERSONAL SAFETY PLAN & CRISIS CARD Organize coping strategies, trusted contacts, and personal reasons for living. View your crisis card in one convenient place or share its text with someone you trust. WEEKLY WELLNESS REFLECTION Explore your recent emotional patterns through a seven-day mood chart, check-in summaries, journal activity, and personalized reflection questions. TRAUMA TETRIS Engage in a visual puzzle activity intended as a complementary coping tool for moments when you want to redirect your attention. BREATHING & GROUNDING Explore calming exercises that encourage awareness, relaxation, and emotional regulation. CULTURAL CONNECTION & PERSONAL REFLECTION PRAYER, HOPE OR CONCERN Write privately about what is on your heart, including personal prayers, hopes, worries, and reflections. GIVE THANKS Practice gratitude through guided statements and personal expressions of appreciation. HONOR & REMEMBER Create a meaningful space to reflect on loved ones, ancestors, and people who have influenced your life. FOUR DIRECTIONS Explore introductory teachings and reflection prompts connected to the Four Directions. SACRED TOBACCO Learn about traditional uses and cultural meanings associated with sacred tobacco, including prayer, offerings, gratitude, ceremonies, and remembrance. Traditions differ among Indigenous Nations and communities. These reflections are offered with respect for that diversity and are not intended to replace guidance from Elders or community knowledge keepers. YOUR JOURNEY, YOUR PACE Native Strength encourages self-awareness, personal choice, cultural connection, and compassionate support without judgment or pressure. OUR MISSION Native Strength is part of the Love, Compassion, Hope Suicide Prevention Foundation's commitment to accessible mental wellness resources, suicide prevention, and culturally respectful support. Your story matters. Your voice matters. Your life matters. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Native Strength is a self-help and wellness support resource. It does not diagnose or treat medical conditions and is not a replacement for licensed mental health care, culturally appropriate professional services, or emergency assistance. If you are in immediate danger, contact emergency services. In the United States, call or text 988 for suicide and crisis support.