Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
National Suicide Prevention Month | September 1 – 30, 2025
National Suicide Prevention Week | September 7 – 13, 2025
World Suicide Prevention Day | September 10, 2025
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Toolkit
In honor of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month this September, Behavioral Health Services (BHS) has created a toolkit designed to raise awareness, share resources, and messages of hope. This year’s toolkit, themed “Together in Hope,” offers downloadable and shareable material such as resource guides, a calendar of community events, and more! See details below.
In a crisis and need immediate assistance? Call or text 9-8-8.
Featuring BHS' Latest Resources
Attend a Suicide Prevention Training
Know the signs and be prepared. Check out these suicide prevention trainings available to you and your community.
Visit the It's Up to Us Website
It's Up to Us is about helping San Diegans talk openly about mental health, recognize the signs of struggle, find local resources, and get the support they need.
Explore their Suicide Prevention webpage.
Visit the Own Your Mindset Website
Own Your Mindset offers tools for youth and young adults to help explore feelings, strengthen mental health, and #OwnYourMindset.
Check out Talk It Out SD to find suicide prevention support.
Practice 30 Days of Mental Wellness
Try new ways to take care of your mental health by participating in the 30-Day Mental Wellness Practice activities.
Check Out the Youth Mental Wellness Practice
Created by youth, for youth, the Youth Mental Wellness Practice offers resources like self-care and stress-reducing checklists, journaling prompts, and more.
Look For Suicide Prevention Resources
The County of San Diego offers a variety of services and programs to meet people where they are and prevent and address suicide on the Suicide Prevention Resources webpage.
Social Media Posts
The following social media posts, selected from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Suicide Prevention Toolkit, are ready to share during Suicide Prevention Awareness Week (September 7-13) and throughout the month of September. Use these templates to help raise awareness, promote open conversations about mental health, and support suicide prevention efforts. For more information and resources on Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, visit SAMHSA’s website.
Suicide Prevention for All Ages
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As we grow older, #ConnectionMatters. Isolation raises the risk of #MentalHealth challenges in #OlderAdults. Staying connected and being physically active can mitigate this risk. When more help is needed, visit findsupport.gov
#SPM2025 #SPM
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Suicide Prevention for All Ages
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Being a teen can be hard, and some may face #MentalHealth challenges. Your #SupportMatters. Keep lines of communication open, show you care, and remind your teen that help is available 24/7 through 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/youth
#SuicidePreventionMonth #988Lifeline #YouthMentalHealth
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Building Community Partnerships and Support
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Local #SuicidePrevention efforts help address unique community needs. Let’s work together to build strong, caring communities where everyone feels supported. 💪 Start here ➡️ samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicidal-behavior/prevention
#SuicidePreventionMonth #EndTheStigma
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Understanding Risk: Embracing Treatment, Hope, and Resilience
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Prevention begins with awareness. Knowing the warning signs of #suicide could save a life.🛟 Learn more: samhsa.gov/mental-health/suicidal-behavior/warning-signs
#SuicidePreventionMonth #988Lifeline
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Promoting Dignity Through Connection
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Real connection can prevent a crisis. Check in on your friends—talk, share a laugh 😆 or share a resource, and let them know they’re not alone. Learn how ➡️ 988lifeline.org/promote-national-suicide-prevention-month
#SuicidePreventionMonth #YouAreNotAlone #Wellness #SPM2025
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Promoting Dignity Through Connection
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#988 is available all day, 🌞🌑 every day, for all people. No judgment—just help.📲 📍988lifeline.org
#SuicidePreventionMonth #988Lifeline #SPM #YouMatter
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Virtual Backgrounds
During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we encourage everyone to help spread awareness by downloading and utilizing these virtual backgrounds. These reminders can provide a measure of hope and identify where to find support!
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- Virtual Background Version 1 - Spanish
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- Virtual Background Version 2 - Spanish
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- Virtual Background Version 3 - Spanish
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Helpful Links
Access & Crisis Line
If you or someone you care about is in crisis or would like
behavioral health resources or support, including accessing Mobile
Crisis Response Teams (MCRT), please call the
Access
and Crisis Line at (888) 724-7240 (24 hours a day, 7 days
a week). Calls are answered by experienced counselors, with assistance
available in over 200 languages.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you or
someone you know is struggling emotionally, experiencing an issue
with drugs or alcohol, or having a hard time, dialing 9-8-8 can help.
It’s Up to Us
The It’s
Up to Us campaign empowers San Diegans to talk
about mental health and substance use disorders, recognize warning
signs of suicide, access resources, and seek help.
Mental Health Resources
Behavioral Health Services
offers a Managing
Your Mental Wellness web page which features a variety of
resources available to help you navigate mental health challenges and
daily stressors.
211 San Diego
211 San Diego is a free
service that helps people get referrals to local County resources like
housing, utilities, food, and employment assistance.
Not sure where to start?
Call or text 9-8-8 or dial 1-888-724-7240 to speak to someone who can help find the right service for you or someone you care about. Both numbers are operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with support available in over 200 languages. For more information visit Get Help Now or All Services. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 9-1-1 .
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