September marks National Suicide Prevention Month – a month to

remember the lives lost to suicide, the millions of people who have

struggled with suicidal ideation, and acknowledge the individuals,

families, and communities that have been impacted. It is also a

time to raise awareness about suicide prevention and share

messages of hope.

How You Can Help

Educate yourself and others about suicide prevention:

Learn the warning signs and risk factors for suicide, how to support 

someone considering suicide, and familiarize yourself with

the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

Visit the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC): 

Each year, the SPRC creates a resource full of ways to get involved

in Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Here is the resource for 2023 (PDF | 236 KB)!

Read and share SPRC’s new resource: 

Mental Health Promotion and Suicide Prevention for LGBTQIA2S+ Youth: A Resource Guide for Professionals, Families and Communities.

Visit https://www.samhsa.gov/newsroom/suicide-prevention-month for more information.