Multiple US Communities Hold Events for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is recognized nationwide as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, with various communities organizing events to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and provide resources to prevent suicide. Linn County in Oregon highlights that suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth ages 10 to 24, urging community involvement through awareness events, education on warning signs, and sharing crisis resources such as the 988 Lifeline and Crisis Text Line. Union County, New Jersey, is offering a free webinar focusing on the importance of meaningful relationships and supportive environments in suicide prevention. Memphis-Shelby County Schools will hold their 13th annual Suicide Prevention Expo featuring mental health resources, entertainment, and family activities to bring families together and promote hope. United Independent School District in Laredo, Texas, will host a press conference to encourage community action and conversation around suicide prevention, inviting attendees to show support by wearing purple and teal. Collectively, these efforts emphasize that suicide prevention is a community-wide responsibility and that help is available through national and local resources.