Together in Strength, Dignity, Hope, and Purpose.

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness, promote hope, and normalize help-seeking. Suicide affects millions of people every year, yet too many struggle in silence. Whether you’re facing challenges, supporting a friend or loved one, or are looking to help, your voice matters. This month is dedicated to recognizing the warning signs for suicide, encouraging open conversations about mental health, and connecting people to proven treatment and resources. When we stand together in strength, dignity, hope, and purpose, we can make a difference—we can help save lives.
https://www.samhsa.gov/

Week 4: September 22–30
Promoting Dignity Through Connection
This week focuses on the importance of uplifting the voices of those with lived experiences.

 

Key Messages:
    • When people feel respected, heard, and valued, they are more likely to seek help and stay connected.
    • People who have faced mental health struggles or suicidal thoughts bring valuable insight that can shape better support systems.
    • Real change starts with real voices. Empowering community members and peers to lead creates lasting impact in suicide prevention.
    • Real connection can help prevent a crisis. A simple check-in, conversation, shared story, or helpful resource can make someone feel less alone. Remember—sharing truly is caring.
    • Hearing from those with lived experience makes suicide prevention more hopeful, more human, and more healing.

SAMHSA’s National Helpline

 
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
Call or Text to connect: Telephone and Link

 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

National Helpline Lifeline 988

24/7, confidential crisis support

for Veterans and their loved ones

You don’t have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect.

Dial 988 then Press 1

https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
FindTreatment.gov