September Is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about suicide prevention, reduce stigma around mental health struggles, and share resources that can help save lives. Mentors are often trusted adults in a young person’s life and may be among the first to notice changes in mood or behavior, so knowing where to turn for support matters.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, for free and confidential support 24/7. Veterans can press 1, and support in Spanish is available by pressing 2.

Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling via text.

The Trevor Project
Crisis intervention and suicide prevention specifically for LGBTQ+ young people (ages 13–24). Call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678-678, or chat at thetrevorproject.org.

Trans Lifeline
A peer support line staffed by and for transgender people. Call 1-877-565-8860. Visit translifeline.org for current hours.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
Education, research, and resources for anyone affected by suicide, including survivor support. Visit afsp.org.

A note for mentors: you are not expected to serve as a mental health professional. If a mentee is in crisis, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988) is available 24/7.