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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month! The Department of Mental Health, behavioral health providers, community organizations, and passionate Missourians are dedicated to raising awareness about the serious impact of suicide across our state. By sharing the graphics below on your social media throughout September, you can play a part in preventing suicide. Help educate others about the warning signs of suicide and provide them with the resources they need to take care of themselves and support those in crisis. Together, we can save lives. Thank you for participating in Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
You can save the below graphics to share on your own social pages, or you can find them posted to the Missouri 988 Facebook page and "Share" each post throughout Suicide Prevention Month.
To save the graphics to a computer, right click and select "Save As". On a mobile device, hold a finger down on the image until you are shown an option to "Share" or "Add to Photos". Once saved, you can upload the image to your social account with its accompanying caption.
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Throughout the month, we will share information and resources that can help you to recognize the signs, provide support, and make a difference in your community.
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Preventing suicide starts with us, and here is how you can help. Let’s work together to create a safer, more supportive Missouri. Every step you take makes a difference.
Links to resources:
988: missouri988.org
Know the Warning Signs: https://www.mospn.org/_files/ugd/6dadf9_522ffc69a01644e191464c797d8d9eb0.pdf
Suicide Prevention Training: https://www.moasklistenrefer.org/main
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Don't wait for it to become a crisis. 988 is a free resource available any time to anyone. Call, text, or chat 988 for help during a mental health or substance use challenge.
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Sunday, September 8 is the first annual 988 Day. Spread awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in your community.
When you call, text, or chat 988, there is no judgment, just help. Reach out 24/7 for free, confidential support.
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September 8-14 is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Week. During this week, we will focus on sharing warning signs to look out for. The hope is for you to build awareness and learn how you can best support those around you in their time of need.
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Today is the first annual 988 Day - a day dedicated to spreading awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Anyone can call, text, or chat 988 for mental health and/or substance use support. There is no judgment, just help! Reach out 24/7 for free, confidential support.
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For World Suicide Prevention Day, we ask that you light a candle and place it in your window to honor and remember those who have been affected by suicide.
We can all play a role in preventing suicide. Visit the Missouri 988 page for suicide prevention resources and follow along for tips on how you can help prevent suicide.
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Emotional warning signs are key to identifying when someone might need help. Look for persistent sadness, hopelessness, or extreme mood swings; and be sure to connect them with helpful resources, such as the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Your awareness can make a difference.
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Behavioral changes can indicate someone is at risk of suicide. Watch for withdrawal, reckless behavior, or giving away possessions. If you notice these signs, check in with your loved one, listen without judgment, and connect them with helpful resources, such as the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
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Recognizing visible warning signs can help in preventing suicide. If you notice these signs in someone, offer support and resources. 988 is a free and confidential lifeline available 24/7. Text or call 988.
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Anyone can call, text, or chat 988 for support during a mental health and/or substance use challenge. Remember, there is no judgment...just help! We are here for you.
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Missouri’s suicide rate is higher than the national average, but we can change that. Be sure you know the warning signs, check in with friends and family, and spread awareness of 988.
The Missouri Suicide Prevention Plan is for those who want to learn about our state's plan for preventing suicide at the community level. Read the plan here and get involved: https://www.flipsnack.com/8DABEFBBDC9/mspn-prevention-state-plan-booklet-2024-2028-fv1824/full-view.html
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The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7 to offer you free and confidential support whenever you need it. Whether you call, text, or chat, we want you to reach out in whatever way is most comfortable for you. We are here to help! Learn more at https://missouri988.org
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Get involved in suicide prevention and make a difference in Missouri. The Missouri Suicide Prevention Plan is for those who want to learn about our state's plan for preventing suicide at the community level. We provide steps to raise awareness about suicide and help communities create suicide prevention programs and policies.
You can read the plan here: https://www.flipsnack.com/8DABEFBBDC9/mspn-prevention-state-plan-booklet-2024-2028-fv1824/full-view.html
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You can help prevent suicide within our state by taking a quick online training. In this training, you will learn how to identify suicide risks and warning signs, keep someone safe, and get help for someone at risk for suicide.
Make a difference in Missouri and complete the MO Ask Listen Refer Suicide Prevention Training Program. It's available here for free: https://www.moasklistenrefer.org/main
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There are many ways to connect with 988, and we want you to reach out in whatever way is most comfortable for you. Call, text, chat, or videophone; we are here for you! Learn more about Missouri 988 at https://missouri988.org
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You don't have to be in a crisis to reach out. Here are some additional reasons you may reach out to 988. No matter what, 988 is here for you with no judgment, just help. Call, text, or chat 988 anytime.
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988 offers translation in more than 240 additional languages. This service is available 24/7 when you call 988. Call 988, ask for an interpreter in the language you need, and be connected to someone specially trained for this service. You are not alone; learn more at https://missouri988.com
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Preventing suicide starts with each of us. You can be the one to be there for someone who’s struggling. Ask how they’re doing, listen without judgment, and help them connect to resources they need. 988 is a 24/7 free and confidential resource for anyone needing support. Reach out to 988 together.
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Sometimes, a simple check-in can make all the difference. Be the one to ask a friend how they’re really doing and listen without judgment. You could save a life. Reach out to 988 together.
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You can be the one to listen and help prevent suicide. Listen without judgment and help those who are struggling connect to resources they need. Missouri 988 is a 24/7 free, confidential crisis lifeline. Reach out to 988 together.
#988Missouri #SuicidePreventionMonth #BeThe1To
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Be the one to help. Check in with a friend and help them get connected to life-saving resources if needed. 988 is a 24/7 free and confidential resource for anyone needing support. Reach out to 988 together.
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