September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide is preventable. We can all save a life by learning the warning signs and reaching out to offer care and compassion. Register for one of MCOE's QPR Suicide Prevention Trainings here.
Help is out there, and you can find resources on our Mental Health Awareness and Suicide Prevention web page.
You can also check out SAMHSA’s #SuicidePreventionMonth toolkit.
Some points to remember:
- Combining knowledge, care, and compassion can make a real impact.
- Suicide is complex and influenced by many interconnected factors. Knowing the warning signs of suicide saves lives.
- Preventing suicide means understanding risk, accessing supportive, proven care, and sharing hope because healing is possible.
- With the right support, people can heal, build resilience, and thrive after crisis.
- Hope and resilience grow when people feel heard. This can guide people to find strength even in their darkest moments.
- There is no “right” way to heal and recover; support should meet people where they are. Healing is personal. Every journey is different.