Suicide Prevention Awareness and Resources

    • During the month of September, we commemorate Suicide Prevention Awareness Week (Sept. 4 - Sept. 10) and Month (month-wide) while also crucially recognizing that mental health and suicide prevention resources are essential year-round. In addition to this Quick Guide for Mental Health, please find resources and information available in the navigation. In addition, find other resources, activities, and information available below that pertain to Suicide Prevention Awareness community- and nation- wide.  

      Suicide Prevention Week - Sept. 4 - Sept. 10

      National Suicide Prevention Week provides the opportunity to shine a special encouraging light on the topic this topic that affects us all, and send a clear, hopeful message that help is available, and suicide can be prevented (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 2022).

      Information about Suicide Prevention Week

      Suicide Prevention Awareness Month - September

      September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month —a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. We use this month to shift public perception, spread hope and share vital information to people affected by suicide. Our goal is ensuring that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help (NAMI, 2022).

      Information about Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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      17th Annual 5K Run/Walk for Suicide Prevention & Awareness - September 24, 2022*

      *This event is not District-organized - more information can be found by clicking on the link or here. 

      Join us on September 24, 2022 for our
      17th Annual 5k Run/Walk in Ridley Creek State Park, Pavilions 11A & 11B.
      Registration includes an event t-shirt, water and snacks.
      Remember to visit our raffle table and sponsor tents.
      *We are still accepting sponsors and raffle donations*