September Marks Suicide Prevention Month: Resources and Support

Published on September 02, 2025

September is National Suicide Prevention Month

This month, the 988 Lifeline, organizations, and individuals across the U.S. are raising awareness about suicide prevention.

You Are Not Alone — Help Is Available 24/7

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers free and confidential support 24/7. Counselors are available to talk, text, or chat with anyone needing support during difficult moments.

• Call or text: 988
• Online chat: https://chat.988lifeline.org
• Website: https://988lifeline.org

Veterans, service members, and their loved ones

• Call or text: Call 988 and press 1, text 838255
• Online chat: www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/

Spanish speakers

• Call or text: Call 988 and press 2, text AYUDA to 988
• Online chat: https://chat.988lifeline.org/?lang=es

Deaf and hard of hearing:

• Videophone service: https://988lifeline.org/deaf-hard-of-hearing-hearing-loss/
  
  

“Tomorrow Needs You” Campaign

KOBI-TV NBC 5, United Way of Jackson County, and local sponsors have launched the “Tomorrow Needs You” campaign to promote suicide prevention and mental health awareness throughout the region. The series focuses on local resources and support, including survival stories, mental health apps, and ways to help others.