September is National Suicide Prevention Month.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE

Be sure to reach out to your loved ones today.

Remember - 📞 Help is just a phone call away: Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 any time of day. The Lifeline provides free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.

You can also Text GO to 741741 to reach a trained Crisis Counselor through Crisis Text Line, a global not-for-profit organization.

Free, 24/7, confidential.



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