September Is Suicide Prevention Month
Each September, NAMI recognizes Suicide Prevention Month as a time to raise awareness, spread hope, and spark meaningful action around one of the most urgent mental health issues of our time.
Our goal is to ensure that individuals, friends, and families have access to the tools, resources, and support they need to talk openly about suicide prevention, recognize warning signs, and seek help.
Start a Conversation. Be the Difference.
With one conversation, asking someone how they’re really doing — and being ready to truly listen — can save lives. Because here’s what we know: No one has to face this alone. Help exists. Healing is possible. And all it can take is for one person to start a conversation.
We at NAMI have created this toolkit to support NAMI State Organizations and Affiliates, partners, and mental health advocates across the country in raising awareness during Suicide Prevention Month.
Use this kit to start conversations that make a difference. Download our toolkit and use these resources in your own promotion and awareness efforts.
Crisis Resources
If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 immediately.
You can also chat with the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org.
Need more information, referrals or support? Contact the NAMI HelpLine.
Join the Conversation
#SuicidePreventionMonth reminds us that talking about suicide isn’t harmful — silence is. One honest conversation can be a turning point in someone’s life. Throughout this month — and beyond — we invite you to share the messages below or create your own about Suicide Prevention Month through the power of courageous community conversations.
Don’t forget to tag us at @NAMICommunicate on Instagram and X and @NAMI on TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook. And be sure to use the hashtag #SuicidePreventionMonth in your posts.
In every post, please add language or reply to a comment providing information to 988. This can include but is not limited to:
Call 988, text 988, or chat to speak to a trained crisis counselor offering support 24/7/365.
Platforms
Weekly/daily activations will be taking place on NAMI’s social media channels. Follow NAMI to tune in, repost, retweet, and share: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads, TikTok, X, YouTube
Hashtag: #SuicidePreventionMonth
URL: nami.org/suicidepreventionmonth
Sample Social Media Captions
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is here. In a crisis? Call/text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 24/7. #988 SuicidePreventionMonth
Opening up about your mental health journey—good, bad, or messy—creates space for healing. Let’s make silence a thing of the past. Start a conversation. Be the difference. #SuicidePreventionMonth
Talking about suicide isn’t harmful — silence is. One honest, caring conversation can save a life. Start a conversation. Be the difference. Learn more at nami.org/spm #SuicidePreventionMonth
#SuicidePreventionMonth reminds us that silence can cost lives — and conversation can save them. Start a conversation. Be the difference. Learn how at nami.org/suicidepreventionmonth.
Studies show people who are having thoughts of suicide feel relief when someone asks about them in a caring way. Learn more on how you can support someone through a crisis at nami.org/suicidepreventionmonth.
