September is nationally recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Suicide Prevention Week (September 10th – 16th, 2023) and World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10th, 2023) is a time when individuals and organizations around the state and country join their voices to broadcast the message that everyone can take action for suicide prevention.
Know the Signs, a California statewide campaign, has announced this year’s theme for this year’s Suicide Prevention Kit is “Share Hope Together.” This theme reflects the importance, value, and power of the act of sharing. By sharing hope with one another and throughout our communities, we can support and help connect individuals to resources – allowing us to take action for suicide prevention together.
Join us for Suicide Prevention Week/Month 2023 Activities and Events
We hope you join us, as well as individuals and organizations throughout the month in sharing hope, stories, time, knowledge, resources, or experiences, as they can serve as a powerful tool in suicide prevention!
Some ways in which you could get involved include:
- Share the Tri-City Suicide Prevention Month Activity Calendar with friends, family, colleagues, and throughout the community
- Utilize the Suicide Prevention Week Activation Kit
- Increase your knowledge about suicide prevention through suicide prevention activities such as the crossword puzzle, bingo, or trivia
- Share suicide prevention social media posts and captions
- Attend one of our in-person or virtual events focused on increasing knowledge about suicide prevention, practicing self-care, and learning more about the importance of social connections
For more information, please contact Brittany Nguyễn, Community Capacity Organizer at (909) 326-4636 or bnguyen@tricitymhs.org.
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Trivia Game at Tri-City’s Wellness Center | 5pm-6pm
Join us at Tri-City’s Wellness Center for a fun trivia game where you can meet other youth, learn more about mental health and suicide prevention, and win fun prizes!! This event is geared towards 16-25 year olds and RSVP is required. To RSVP for this event, please call 1-888-593-4448 or e-mail wellness@tricitymhs.org.
Friday, September 8, 2023
Know the Signs* Virtual Webinar | 11am-12pm
In this webinar, you will learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to find the words to have a direct conversation with someone in crisis, and where to find professional help and resources. You can register in advance for this webinar.
*Disclaimer: Know the Signs webinar will include content about suicide, the warning signs of suicide and how to help/support someone who may have thoughts about suicide that may be emotionally challenging. Since content is heavy, only ages 18+ years old and up can participate.
Friday, September 8, 2023
Movie Night at the Wellness Center | Inside Out | 6pm-7pm
Join us at the Tri-City Wellness Center (1403 N. Garey Ave, Pomona) to watch Inside Out! Bring your friends and family, blankets and pillows. Complimentary snacks will be provided. This event is free and open for all ages to attend. No registration required.
Monday, September 11, 2023
Strengthening Support Circles Virtual Workshop | 4:30pm-5:30pm
Join us in this interactive activity to promote open conversations about mental health, foster a supportive community, and encourage each other to identify and strengthen your support circles. You can register in advance for this virtual workshop.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Know the Signs Presentation* at La Verne Library | 4pm-5pm
In this in-person presentation, you will learn more about Know the Signs, a California statewide campaign that aims to prepare more Californians about suicide prevention. You will learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to find the words to have a direct conversation with someone in crisis, and where to find professional help and resources. Register in advance and on the day of the event, you will receive a small thank you gift for your participation and support.
*Disclaimer: Know the Signs presentation will include content about suicide, the warning signs of suicide and how to help/support someone who may have thoughts about suicide that may be emotionally challenging. Since content is heavy, only ages 18+ years old and up can participate.
September 14-15, 2023
LA Suicide Prevention Network Summit – Weaving Connections and Supports
Come join us for Los Angeles Suicide Prevention Network’s 13th Annual Suicide Prevention Summit. The LASPN Summit brings together the brightest minds in suicide prevention, to present talks that foster hope, demonstrate the pathways of hope, support, and connection, and continue to demonstrate understanding the role we all play in suicide prevention. All participants must have an EventsHub account and register through EventsHub.
September 14: Day 1 (In Person) at the California Endowment| 8:30am-5pm
Register for Day 1 (In Person)
The California Endowment
1000 N. Alameda Street
Los Angeles 90012
September 15: Day 2 (Online) | 8:30am-4:15pm
Register for Day 2 (Online)
Friday, September 15, 2023
Loteria Break at Café con Libros | 4pm-6pm
Join us in collaboration with ¡Adelante! Latino and Hispanic Wellness Collaborative for a fun and interactive Loteria Break! This is not your traditional loteria game as the cards are designed with a theme promoting suicide prevention, but the fun game spirit is still the same! Fun prizes will be awarded to our winners as well! No RSVP is required and anyone is welcome to join! Café con Libros is located at 280 W 2nd St, Pomona, CA 91766.
Monday, September 18, 2023
Hope Is Out There: Building Awareness and Resilience Around Suicide Prevention* at La Verne Community Center | 4pm-5:30pm
Join us in breaking the silence towards suicide prevention through this interactive workshop presentation. You will learn how to respond to someone displaying suicidal signs and connect them to appropriate resources. You will also learn a few wellness tools from the Community Resiliency Model (CRM®) to help increase your resiliency and wellness. Register in advance and on the day of the event, you will receive a small thank you gift for your participation and support.
*Disclaimer: The presentation will include content about suicide, the warning signs of suicide and how to help/support someone who may have thoughts about suicide that may be emotionally challenging. Since content is heavy, only ages 18+ years old and up can participate.
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
Paint & Sip at Almond Haus Café | 5:30pm-7pm
Join us in a loosely guided painting activity to express yourself, make new friends, and check in with your overall well-being. All materials and supplies will be provided and we encourage each participant to support our local small business by purchasing a drink. Space is limited and RSVP is required.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Know the Signs* Presentation at Pomona Public Library | 5:30pm-6:30pm
In this in-person presentation, you will learn more about Know the Signs, a California statewide campaign that aims to prepare more Californians about suicide prevention. You will learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to find the words to have a direct conversation with someone in crisis, and where to find professional help and resources. Register in advance and on the day of the event, you will receive a small thank you gift for your participation and support. Register in advance and on the day of the event, you will receive a small thank you gift for your participation and support.
*Disclaimer: Know the Signs presentation will include content about suicide, the warning signs of suicide and how to help/support someone who may have thoughts about suicide that may be emotionally challenging. Since content is heavy, only ages 18+ years old and up can participate.
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Know the Signs Presentation at Claremont Helen Renwick Library | 5pm-6pm
In this in-person presentation, you will learn more about Know the Signs, a California statewide campaign that aims to prepare more Californians about suicide prevention. You will learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to find the words to have a direct conversation with someone in crisis, and where to find professional help and resources. Register in advance and on the day of the event, you will receive a small thank you gift for your participation and support.
*Disclaimer: Know the Signs presentation will include content about suicide, the warning signs of suicide and how to help/support someone who may have thoughts about suicide that may be emotionally challenging. Since content is heavy, only ages 18+ years old and up can participate.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Hope and Resilience Collage Virtual Workshop | 4:30pm-5:30pm
Join us in this interactive activity where we will promote hope, resilience, and self-expression using Canva while raising awareness about suicide prevention. Register in advance for this virtual workshop.
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Bee a Pollinator Hero at Tea Leaf and Creamery | 4pm-5:30pm
Join us as we learn about our pollinators and what you can do to help them! The Therapeutic Community Garden team will educate attendees on our bees and the role community plays in our lives. Did you know honey bees aren’t the only kind of bee we have? Come find out more and plant your own sunflower seeds in a biodegradable pot. All materials and supplies will be provided and we also encourage our participants to support our local small business and purchase a drink of their choice. This event is geared towards 18-25 years old and RSVP is required as space is very limited.
Friday, September 29, 2023
Directing Change Film Screening at Tri-City’s Wellness Center | 6pm-7pm
Directing Change is part of statewide efforts to prevent suicide, reduce stigma and discrimination related to mental illness, and to promote the mental health and wellness of students. Please join us in watching a few short films created by our students from the Tri-City area and participate in fun and interactive activities centering around mental health and wellness. Register in advance and on the day of the event, and you will be raffled into winning cool giveaway items! The Wellness Center is located at 1403 N Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91767.