Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Graphics by Omar Aguado/Office of Communications

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness of this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. Use this month to shift public perception, spread hope, and share vital information to people affected by suicide.

988 is now available nationwide as the new phone number to contact for mental health, substance use, and suicide crises — a simple, easy-to-remember way for people to get help. This new number will allow people to quickly connect with support during a crisis, 24/7, no matter where they live.

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