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LCH-Beside the Edge | Suicide Prevention & Emotional Support App

Living with someone who has a mental illness can feel confusing, stressful, and lonely. You may worry every day. May wonder what to say or how to help. You may even forget to take care of yourself. Mental Illness Family Support gives families simple tools, trusted information, and hope for the road ahead.

LCH-Beside the Edge works with the Walking Beside the Edge book to help families, caregivers, spouses, partners, and friends support someone living with a mental illness. Together, they provide practical guidance, emotional support, and healthy coping skills.

Support for Families and Caregivers

The app helps you:

Learn about mental illness
Lower daily stress
Build healthy coping skills
Track your emotions
Practice calming exercises
Create healthy routines
Find trusted resources
Remember to care for yourself

Small steps each day can make a big difference.

Learn While You Support Someone Else

The Walking Beside the Edge book explains mental illness in simple language. It helps families understand common challenges, improve communication, and build stronger relationships. The app adds daily tools that help you put those lessons into practice.

Together, the book and app create a complete support system.

You Matter Too

Caring for someone else can feel overwhelming. However, your health matters, too. Taking care of yourself helps you become a stronger support for the person you love.

The app reminds you to slow down, rest, ask for help, and build healthy habits that support your own mental wellness.

Hope for Every Family

No family should face mental illness alone.

The Mental Illness Family Support ecosystem combines the Walking Beside the Edge book with the LCH-Beside the Edge app to provide education, encouragement, and practical tools for everyday life.

Hope grows when families learn together, support one another, and remember that healing takes time. Every step forward matters.

LCH-Beside the Edge

Hope. Support. Connection.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is LCH-Beside the Edge intended for someone in immediate danger?

If you or someone else is in immediate danger or unable to stay safe, call your local emergency services immediately or contact an available crisis service. LCH-Beside the Edge is designed to provide education and supportive tools but is not a replacement for emergency medical or mental health care.

Can family members use the app?

Yes. Family members, friends, caregivers, and anyone supporting someone experiencing emotional distress can benefit from the educational resources and guidance available within the app.

Does the app replace therapy?

No. LCH-Beside the Edge is intended to complement not replace the care of licensed mental health professionals.

Is there a monthly subscription?

No. Every Love, Compassion, Hope app is available through a one-time purchase with no recurring subscription fees.

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Available on:

Apple App Store
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