T.A.L.K. More

for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month!

This September, during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, we invite you to T.A.L.K. More: Take Action with Love and Kindness. Recognize the power you have, and T.A.L.K. More with youth and families around you!  

The NTTAC Team is committed to supporting the mental health of children, youth, and families during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and beyond. As part of that commitment, we want to make it easy for you to T.A.L.K. More.

Stay tuned—all month long, we’ll be sending out information to help make this a time of effective learning and action! And, to start Suicide Prevention Awareness Month off right, take action today with these three quick steps!

Taking Action: Three Quick Steps for Suicide Prevention

1. Know the Signs!

Knowing that someone is in crisis is a key part of suicide prevention. Access Suicide Prevention: Things to Know and learn the warning signs. Knowing the signs can help you save a life!

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2. Learn with NTTAC!

We’ve created a special collection of resources with two sections: one for children, youth, and families, and one for professionals in the system of care. The resources in this collection not only offer information on what to do when someone is in crisis, but also support efforts to sustain wellness in youth and families.

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3. Take the Pledge!

Preventing suicide may sound intimidating, but getting started is simpler than you may realize. Take our quick suicide prevention pledge and post on social media (#TALKmore22) with a sign saying: “I took the pledge!” Then, put your pledge into practice! 

The NTTAC T.A.L.K. More Pledge:

Suicide Prevention & Crisis Resources

• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988, or chat at https://988lifeline.org/chat  
• Línea de Prevención del Suicidio y Crisis: llama al 988 o envía un texto al 988, o chat via https://988lifeline.org/chat (en inglés)  
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing: for TTY users, use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988 
• Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 
• The Trevor Project (LGBTQ youth): call 1-866-488-7386, text START to 678678, or visit TrevorChat (https://www.thetrevorproject.org/webchat) 

Contact Our Center

Toll-Free: (888)-945-9377  Email: NTTACinfo@cars-rp.org

Newsletter: tinyurl.com/NTTAC-news Website: nttacmentalhealth.org

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This announcement is supported by SAMHSA of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award over five years (2020-2025) with 100 percent funded by SAMHSA/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by SAMHSA/HHS, or the U.S. Government.