September is National Suicide Prevention Month (and September 10-16 is National Suicide Prevention Week). It’s a great time to learn what we can all do to save lives.
Whether or not you have concerns about yourself or a friend or loved one, check out the website of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) today to watch videos and read expert advice on how to help people who may be struggling.
Around the country, local chapters of the AFSP organize “Out of the Darkness” walks to raise money for research, educational programs, advocacy, and supporting survivors of suicide loss. Coinciding with National Suicide Prevention Week, the Greater Ithaca walk takes place on Saturday, September 14 from 12 Noon to 2 p.m.
[If you or someone you know feels the need to speak with a mental health professional, you can contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741-741.]
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