Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Suicide is a preventable tragedy, and every moment of connection can become a lifeline. During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we’re inviting you to become part of a community that turns compassion into action. Whether you pause to listen to a friend’s story, share a simple check‑in text, learn the signs of distress, or guide someone toward professional help, each intentional act lights a path out of darkness. Small gestures, a supportive word, a phone call, or a moment of presence, can create the ripple that saves a life.
There is no single “right” way to prevent suicide, because every person’s journey is unique. The goal is to empower each individual to discover the coping tools that resonate with them, and to ensure they know help is always within reach. By fostering a culture of empathy, education, and immediate action, we can turn the tide, turning moments of despair into opportunities for hope and healing.
This month, we celebrate the courage it takes to reach out, to listen, and to be a beacon for others. Join us in Lighting the Way, and help us create a world where every person feels seen, heard, and supported.
Resources:
Print-Ready Resources
- Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Poster
- Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Poster – Spanish
- Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Infographic for Screens
- Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Infographic for Screens – Spanish
- Suicide Prevention Month Handout
- Suicide Prevention Month Handout – Spanish
- Lighting the Way: Speaking Up Matters
- Lighting the Way: Speaking Up Matters – Spanish
- 988: National Crisis Line
- 988: National Crisis Line – Spanish
TELUS Health QuickClip
National Resources
- 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
- Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. Veterans, press 1 when calling.
- Crisis Text Line
- Text TALK to 741-741 to text with a trained crisis counselor for free, 24/7
- Veterans Crisis Line
- Send a text to 838255
- SAMHSA Treatment Referral Hotline (Substance Abuse)
- 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
- RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
- 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
- National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline
- 1-866-331-9474