Suicide Prevention Month: Take ACTion This September

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a pivotal time for us at Summit Counseling Center to raise awareness about a pressing issue that affects countless lives. According to the World Health Organization, suicide claims nearly 800,000 lives globally each year. In the United States, it ranks as the 11th leading cause of death, resulting in over 45,000 deaths annually. Remarkably, 94% of adults surveyed in the U.S. believe that suicide can be prevented. One crucial step in prevention is engaging in open and empathetic conversations about suicide, particularly with loved ones. To guide these conversations, MindWise Innovations has developed the acronym ACT (Acknowledge, Care, Tell) as a simple way to remember how to respond when someone opens up about suicidal thoughts...

Upcoming Events

Virtual Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) 101 Workshop

Friday, September 22nd

12:00 - 1:00 PM

Virtual Event via Zoom

Cost: Free

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Virtual Signs of Suicide (SOS) Trusted Adult Training

Friday, September 25th

12:30 - 2:00 PM

Virtual Event via Zoom

Cost: Free

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Virtual Signs of Suicide (SOS) Trusted Adult Training

Friday, September 26th

4:00 - 5:30 PM

Virtual Event via Zoom

Cost: Free

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Virtual Eating Disorders 101 Workshop

Friday, September 27th

1:00 - 2:00 PM

Virtual Event via Zoom

Cost: Free

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Virtual Signs of Suicide (SOS) Trusted Adult Training

Friday, September 29th

12:00 - 1:30 PM

Virtual Event via Zoom

Cost: Free

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In-Person Gottman’s Seven Principles Program Couples Workshop

Saturday, October 21st

8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

@ The RoofTop at Crabapple Market

Cost: $210 per couple

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North Fulton Mental Health Collaborative Facebook Group: Keep up with us on Facebook to view updates on the NFMHC, and join our new Facebook group where you can submit your own mental health-related news and events for our community!

NAMI Northside Resource Guide: Through member surveys, website statistics, and personal contact, NAMI Northside Atlanta continually hears that finding the right resources is one of the single biggest challenges people encounter. The Community Resources and Family Guide on Mental Illness is an effort to help individuals and their families in the NAMI Northside Atlanta communities and surrounding area locate mental health resources to address their extensive range of needs.

Greater Atlanta United Way 211: The United Way gathers information on community resources and refers those in need to the best help possible. View their resources online or download the 2-1-1 app to access their searchable database of resources!

Mental Health Screenings: Completing an online screening can help individuals determine if recent thoughts or behaviors may be associated with a common, treatable mental health issue. Contact us to learn more about linking our Mental Health Screening to your business or organization's website or social media.

Summit thanks Alpharetta First UMC, the 2022 Fulton County Community Services Program, and the Frances Wood Wilson Foundation for their support of the Mental Health Awareness Program and NFMHC.