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Suicide Prevention Week

Pain isn’t always obvious, but you can learn to recognize the warning signs and how to seek help if you or someone you know is thinking about suicide. In an emergency, dial 911. The following resources can assist you to find immediate help, learn how to help someone else in a crisis, or get involved in the campaign to raise awareness and change the way we collectively minimize the risk of suicide.

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Suicide Prevention Activation Kit (2021)

Suicide Prevention Activation Kit (2021)

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Suicide Prevention Activation Kit (2020)

View the Toolkit and get ready for National Suicide Prevention Month & Week this September!

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Know The Signs Introductory Videos

English and Spanish Introductory Videos for the Know the Signs campaign.

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Suicide Prevention Week Posters (2020)

Posters, both ready for print and electronic distribution, promote awareness around Suicide Prevention Week 2020.

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Suicide Prevention Week Proclamation (2020)

A customizable proclamation that provides a basis for your group, company, or organization to formally proclaim National Suicide Prevention Awareness Week (September 6-12, 2020) and World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10).

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Suicide Prevention Week Social Media Materials (2020)

Social media graphics and tools, in both English and Spanish, for promoting Suicide Prevention Week in 2020.

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Suicide Prevention Week Overview and Activity Guide (2020)

An activity guide to help organizations across California with planning and implementation of Suicide Prevention Week activities.

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Suicide Prevention Week Drop-In Articles (2020)

Drop-in articles that can be customized or used as-is, for placement in local media, newsletters and blogs.

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Making Headlines: A Guide to Engaging the Media in Suicide Prevention in California

A guide which provides media training to people involved in suicide prevention.

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Skills Building: Messaging for Suicide Prevention

A webinar that covers the basics of safe and effective messaging for suicide prevention.

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Suicide Prevention Skills Building: Men and Means

A webinar which provides information about strategies and specific resources to reach men, as well as different ways to address access to lethal means.

Know The Signs Radio PSA

The radio spot is aimed at the general public with an emphasis on those concerned about a man in their life.