September is National Suicide Prevention Month
Over the past year, we’ve all become more comfortable talking about mental health; September is the ideal time to take the deep dive and talk about suicide prevention. The truth is, we can all benefit from honest conversations about mental health conditions and suicide, because just one conversation - just one connection - can change a life. It’s time to connect ourselves, our families, our schools, our organizations, and communities to work together to help prevent suicide.
To get started, Project EVERS has posted information about Suicide Prevention (listed as Module 8) on our website's Personal Wellness page. A fully scripted PowerPoint, along with other supporting prevention materials, is available. Also note the Northwest Kansas Helpline Resource Guide for youth and families found HERE.
Additional materials on suicide prevention will be added throughout the month, so check back frequently to find new resources. We are using the Suicide Prevention Lifeline’s ad campaign to #BeThe1To save lives.
Let’s all pitch in and BeThe1To prevent suicide; one death by suicide is one too many.
