Suicide Prevention Awareness Month is a time to reflect on the impact suicide has on individuals, families and communities. Suicidal thoughts, like mental health conditions, can impact anyone regardless of age, gender or background. This September, BHS acknowledges Suicide Prevention Awareness Month by providing resources to employers and members.
Click on the links below to access this year’s campaign materials, which include:
Employee Awareness Resources
- BHS QuickClip – Suicide Prevention & Awareness
- Suicide Prevention Month Handout
- 988: National Crisis Line for People Facing Mental Health Crises
- Manager’s Guide on Handling Self-Harm Threats
- Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Poster
- Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Infographic for Screens
- Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Logo – Black Text
- Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Logo – White Text
National Resources
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- 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
- 24/7 Crisis Hotline: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline