Growing up in the quiet town of Penngrove, Shelby appeared to have everything together. She was active in 4-H, cheerleading for her school, and loved sports. But on the inside, she was struggling with mental health challenges that her sheltered upbringing hadn’t prepared her to face. At twelve years old, Shelby was hospitalized after attempting suicide. She was released back home with a prescription for Xanax and little other support.

When Andi moved from San Francisco to the quiet community of Fairfax, she carried with her a deep understanding of what it means to feel unheard. She first connected with Buckelew not as an employee, but as a client. Andi received Counseling services that not only provided personal support but also helped pave the way for her professional goals. Today, as a Hotline Counselor for Buckelew’s Suicide Prevention Program, she’s providing the very support she once received.