Join us this September in recognition of
SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH/WEEK
As we look to Suicide Prevention Month in September, with Suicide Prevention Week taking place 9/8-9/14, the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention ( Action Alliance )—the nation’s public-private partnership with 250+ partner organizations—wants to remind you about the important role we all play in suicide prevention. This is the third in a series of e-blasts aimed at equipping you with the necessary resources and tools for your organization to plan for and participate in this important national conversation. In this e-blast below, learn more about:

  • The Action Alliance's #BeThere activities;
  • National Weekend of Prayer for Faith, Hope, and Life, and an upcoming free webinar on engaging faith communities; and
  • National AI/AN Hope for Life Day and the recent release of an updated Hope for Life Day toolkit.

To view the first e-blast on messaging about suicide, click here . To view the second e-blast on public perception data and the role of the public in suicide prevention, click here .
Join Us in Promoting #BeThere for
Suicide Prevention Month/Week, and All Year Long
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The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) and its hundreds of public-private partners are once again uniting during suicide prevention month ( #SPM19) to highlight the importance of being there for the people in our lives. Join the Action Alliance to help educate the public about actions anyone, anywhere can take to help someone feel more hopeful, engage in help-seeking behaviors, and experience recovery. Get involved today!

  • Use the hashtag #BeThere to educate your social media followers about the many actions one can take to support a person who is struggling.
  • Participate in the Action Alliance's #BeThere Twitter chat on Monday, September 9 at 2:00 p.m. EDT.
  • Visit the Action Alliance's #BeThere web page to learn more about our efforts and the efforts of our partners.
  • Join our partner page to show your commitment to being part of our #BeThere efforts.

In addition, Action Alliance partner, Suicide Prevention Resource Center, is once again providing its Suicide Prevention Month Ideas for Action resource online. A number of our other partners also will promote the #BeThere messaging through their existing campaigns and resources. Learn more below: 
#BeThe1To
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline


#BeThere
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
#Take5toSaveLives
National Council on Suicide Prevention
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Faith Communities Across the Country
Pledge to #BeThere in September
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As part of the Action Alliance’s #BeThere efforts in September, the Action Alliance's Faith Communities Task Force is hosting the third annual National Weekend of Prayer for Faith, Hope, & Life . Durin g the second weekend of September (September 6-8), faith communities across the nation are invited to pray for those whose lives have been touched by suicide. To learn more and get involved:  

  • Register for the free webinar, Partnering with Faith Communities to Promote Faith, Hope, and Life, taking place on August 20 at 2pm ET.
  • Watch the video about National Weekend of Prayer for Faith, Hope, & Life.
  • Pledge to show your commitment to participate in this national movement.
  • Promote the observance widely among your various channels and contacts.
  • Use the hashtag #PrayFHL to educate other faith communities about National Weekend of Prayer for Faith, Hope, & Life.
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AI/AN Communities Prepare for
National Hope for Life Day on September 10
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To further advance the Action Alliance's priority to support community-based efforts to implement effective suicide prevention strategies, the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Task Force launched National AI/AN Hope for Life Day in 2015. This annual observance coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10 and provides an opportunity for AI/AN leaders across the country to share messages of hope and resiliency with their communities.

To help support community leaders, grassroots organizers, and health care professionals working in Native communities , the AI/AN Task Force developed the National AI/AN Hope for Life Day toolkit , which was recently updated to include new tools and resources. This toolkit provides community organizers with specific steps to take on September 10 to change the conversation about suicide, initiate action, and foster hope in their efforts to reduce suicide in AI/AN communities across the country. To learn more and get involved:

  • Promote the observance widely among your various channels and contacts.
  • Share the Hope for Life Day toolkit with those working with AI/AN communities.
  • Use the hashtag #Hope4LifeDay to spread the word about National AI/AN Hope for Life Day on September 10.
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