September is Suicide Prevention Month. Recognizing when people in our lives are struggling with emotional pain and helping them feel comfortable to talk about it, can help prevent mental health crises, including suicide. Learning the warning signs, knowing how to start a conversation, and knowing where to get professional help can make a powerful, life-changing difference.

Learn more about:

• Youth warning signs
• Risk & protective factors
• LGBTQI+ warning signs

For crisis support:

• Call the lifeline at 988 or text "HELP" to 741741 for free crisis counseling 24/7/365
• Call 9-1-1 and request a crisis-trained responder
• Go to your local emergency room
• Care Solace