Suicide Awareness: Suicide Prevention Month
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. This is 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 and we can help save lives. Learn more here.
How you can help:
• Learn the warning signs and risk factors for suicide
• Access information about suicide and suicidal behavior
• Deepen your understanding of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
• Learn about SAMHSA’s suicide prevention initiatives
Suicide Prevention Month Events
For Remembrance and Hope Vigil
In recognition of World Suicide Prevention Day, we invite you to join us for an evening of reflection, healing and community action. The LGBTQIA+ Suicide Prevention Vigil is a space to honor those we’ve lost, uplift those still with us and unite around a shared commitment to prevent suicide in our LGBTQIA+ community. More information here.
When: Wednesday, September 10, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Union Coffee Lawn, 3705 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas 75219
Stronger Minds, Stronger Communities
Join The K.E.N. (Keep Every Note) Foundation, in partnership with the Dallas Police Department, for a powerful day of hope, healing, and harmony as we raise awareness about suicide prevention and mental health. More information here.
When: Saturday, September 13, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Cedar Crest Community Center, 1007 Hutchins Street, Dallas 75203
Suicide Prevention Month Resources
24/7 Crisis Hotline: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
www.988lifeline.org
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat www.988lifeline.org – Veterans, press 1 when calling.
Crisis Text Line
Text TALK to 741-741 to text with a trained crisis counselor from the Crisis Text Line for free, 24/7
Veterans Crisis Line
Send a text to 838255
Vets4Warriors
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
The Trevor Project
Trained crisis counselors answer calls, chats, and texts from LGBTQ+ young people who are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ+ identity, depression, and suicide.
1-866-488-7386 or website
Suicide Prevention and Resilience at Children’s (SPARC)
Helping children and teens overcome suicidal events
214-456-5953 or website
