RESOURCES
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Suicide is not the answer. Thoughts of suicide can be frightening. But by reaching outfor help or checking in with friends and family, we can avoid devastating outcomes.
L.I.N.K.s to Life
September is Suicide Awareness Month and the coalition started the L.I.N.K.S to Life Campaign to share information and resources that can help our community connect and thrive. Each month has a focus: September- Learn about suicide and mental health October- Involve yourself November- Nurture yourself and others December- Know your resources January- Sustain yourself
Social Media Toolkit from American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
https://chapterland.afsp.org/web/3617bfd529239e33/talk-away-the-dark-resources/?viewType=grid General/AFSP, includes fun/artsy ones https://afsp.org/social-shareables/
Back to School Toolkit
NAMI has a back to school toolkit at: https://nami.org/Your-Journey/Kids-Teens-and-Young-Adults/Back-to-School-Resources
Library of videos
National Suicide Hotline: 988
Polk County Crisis: 503-623-9289
Marion County Psychiatrict Crisis Center: 503-585-4949
TeenText Line: text teen2teen to 83963
Marion County Psychiatrict Crisis Center:
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Want to better support someone struggling with their mental health?
The Mid-Valley Suicide Prevention Coalition offers a number of suicide intervention training sessions. Click here to see a list of any upcoming workshops / trainings in our area.
Join the Mid-Valley Suicide Prevention Coalition
Thank you to Ohio Suicide Prevention Coalition for the inspiration for the “Life Is Better With You Here” campaign theme.