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.

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

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:

503-585-4949

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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

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Thank you to Ohio Suicide Prevention Coalition for the inspiration for the “Life Is Better With You Here” campaign theme.