Event Details
September is recognized as National Suicide Prevention Month in the U.S., a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote help-seeking for those at risk of suicide. Join us on Sunday, September 6th, for worship when we will explore a depiction of mental health crisis and care in our scripture. Rev. Maddie gives this content note so that folks for whom this is a tender topic can make the best choices for themselves about how to engage with worship.
More about National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 2026:
The month is dedicated to:
- Raising awareness of suicide as a preventable cause of death.
- Educating the public about warning signs and risk factors.
- Encouraging open conversations about mental health.
- Connecting people to crisis resources and treatment.
Why September?
The timing aligns with a period of heightened risk for young people returning to school, when suicide rates among 15–24-year-olds peak in September and October. This makes it a strategic time for outreach and prevention efforts.
Key Dates in September:
- September 8 – 988 Day: A Day of Action to promote the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Lifeline.
- September 10 – World Suicide Prevention Day: A global day to remember those affected, raise awareness, and direct treatment to those in need Lifeline.
Resources:
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 for immediate help NAMI.
- SAMHSA Suicide Prevention Resource Center: Offers tools, guides, and crisis resources SAMHSA.
- NAMI Toolkit: Provides materials for starting conversations and promoting awareness NAMI.
In summary: September is a national and global call to action to address suicide prevention, with September 10 as a focal point. It’s a month for communities, churches, schools, and individuals to unite in compassion, connection, and action to save lives.
There IS hope... let's all do our part.