Suicide Prevention Week (September 4-10, 2022) and World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10, 2022) is a time when people and organizations across the nation come together to spread the message that everyone can help prevent suicide and to honor loved ones who have died by suicide. Know the Signs, a California statewide campaign, has announced this year’s Suicide Prevention Week 2022 theme is: “Thriving At All Ages.” To support Thriving At All Ages, Californians are encouraged to recognize the importance of strengthening resiliency, protective factors, and physical and emotional wellness throughout the lifespan and at difference life stages.

Help is just 3 Numbers Away | The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988 is now active across the United States. The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, formerly known as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals. This new, shorter phone number will make it easier for people to remember and access mental health crisis services. (Please note, the previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely.) To learn more about 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, visit the About Us page.

Join us for Suicide Prevention Week/Month Activities and Events

Wednesday, September 7, 2022
Know the Signs Webinar | 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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. This webinar is free and open to all! You can register in advance for this webinar.

Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Teen Hour Trivia Game | 4pm-5pm

Join us virtually for a fun trivia game where you can meet other teens, learn more about suicide prevention, and win fun prizes!! This event is geared towards 13-15 year olds and RSVP is required. To RSVP for this event, please call 1-888-593-4448 or e-mail wellness@tricitymhs.org.

September 14-16, 2022
LA Suicide Prevention Network Summit | Virtually

Come join us for Los Angeles Suicide Prevention Network’s 12th Annual Suicide Prevention Summit: Healing Pathways for Support and Connection. Each day has a different track: September 14 (Community Track), September 15 (Clinical Track), and September 16 (First Responders & Veterans Track). Register for the virtual conference at: https://tinyurl.com/2022LASPNCONFERENCE. A free EventHubs account must be created to register. For more information, visit How to Register for LASPN 2022 and How to Create an EventHubs Account.

Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Loteria Break | 4pm-5pm

Join us virtually in collaboration with Latino/a Rountable for a virtual 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! To join this event, the ZOOM ID is 824 3071 9157.

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Storytime at the Pomona Public Library (in person) | 3:30pm-4:30pm

Come join us in collaboration with Pomona Public Library where we will be reading a book about feelings and have a live discussion about mental health and its importance to suicide prevention! Storytime will be followed by a journaling activity for kids. The library is located at 625 S Garey Ave, Pomona, CA 91766.

Thursday, September 29, 2022
Directing Change Film Screening | 4pm – 5pm

Come join us virtually and celebrate youth filmmakers from Tri-City who stepped up to take action for mental health, suicide prevention, and other social justice topics! 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. Register for the event.

Additional Resources

Visit Take Action for Mental Health for more information about California's mental health movement.

Visit Know the Signs: Suicide Prevention Awareness to learn more about the statewide suicide prevention campaign.

Suicide Prevention Toolkit:

• • • Tri-City Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Event Calendar
    • Take Action for Suicide Prevention Zoom Backgrounds
    • Suicide Prevention Resource Poster
    • Suicide Prevention: A Resource for Parents (Prevención del Suicidio: Un recurso para padres)
    • Messaging Matters Tip Sheet
    • Ideas for Suicide Prevention Action

We hope you can join us by participating in the weekly Suicide Prevention Week Challenges starting Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Follow us on our Instagram (@tricitymhs) to participate in our daily challenge activities and stay informed about Suicide Prevention!