September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month — a time to raise awareness on this stigmatized, and often taboo, topic. In addition to shifting public perception, we use this month to spread hope and vital information to people affected by suicide. Our goal is to ensure that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss suicide prevention and to seek help.

 

Informational Resources:

• • National Suicide Prevention Week Resources (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention)
    • Self Care Strategies for Resilience 
    • Simple Actions You Can Take To Help Prevent Suicide

• 2021 National Suicide Prevention Week Toolkit 

• Social Media Resources 

• • Promote National Suicide Prevention Month (Suicide Prevention Lifeline)
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
    • Risks of Suicide 

• It’s Okay to Talk About Suicide 

• Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Informational Toolkit (Maryland.gov)

 

Crisis Resources: 

• Grassroots 24 Hour Crisis Hotline/ Mobile Crisis Team – 410-531-6677
• Text NAMI to 741-741 to be connected to a free, trained crisis counselor on the Crisis Text Line.
• The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255 

 

For additional information, visit the HCPSS Mental Health and Wellness webpage.