September is nationally recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Suicide Prevention Week (September 8-14, 2024) and World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10, 2024. This month is a time when individuals and organizations around the state and country join their voices to broadcast the message that everyone can take action for suicide prevention.
Take Action for Mental Health, California's statewide campaign, has announced this year’s theme for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month is “Love Over Loneliness.” This theme reminds us that we can make a big difference for our community simply by recognizing when someone is lonely and reaching out to them. By building strong connections and supporting each other, we can make others feel valued and cared for. Together, we can help prevent suicide with the power of love and connection.
Join us for Suicide Prevention Week/Month 2024 Activities and Events
We hope you join us, as well as individuals and organizations throughout the month in sharing hope, stories, time, knowledge, resources, or experiences, as they can serve as a powerful tool in suicide prevention!
Some ways in which you could get involved include:
- Share the Tri-City Suicide Prevention Month Activity Calendar with friends, family, colleagues, and throughout the community
- Utilize the Suicide Prevention Week Activation Kit
- Share suicide prevention social media posts and captions
- Attend one of our in-person or virtual events focused on increasing knowledge about suicide prevention, practicing self-care, and learning more about the importance of social connections
For more information, please contact Brittany Nguyễn, Community Capacity Organizer at (909) 326-4636 or bnguyen@tricitymhs.org.
Friday, September 6, 2024
Know the Signs* Virtual Webinar | 12 pm-1 pm
In this webinar, you will learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to find the words to have a direct conversation with someone in crisis, and where to find professional help and resources. You can register in advance for this webinar.
*Disclaimer: Know the Signs webinar will include content about suicide, the warning signs of suicide and how to help/support someone who may have thoughts about suicide that may be emotionally challenging. Since content is heavy, only ages 18+ years old and up can participate.
Monday, September 9, 2024
Didi Hirsch Empathy Workshop: Exploring Empathy in Action | 1 pm-2 pm
In this one-hour workshop we’ll explore the evidence-based benefits of cultivating empathy and compassion practices and strategies related to suicide prevention and overall wellbeing. Hang out with us in this informal learning space incorporating interactive participation and a group exercise! You can register in advance for this workshop.
September 10-11, 2024
LA Suicide Prevention Network Summit – Shining Our Light Together: Destigmatizing and Preventing Suicide
Come join the Los Angeles Suicide Prevention Network’s 14th Annual Suicide Prevention Summit. The LASPN Summit brings together the brightest minds in suicide prevention, to present talks that foster hope, demonstrate the pathways of hope, support, and connection, and continue to demonstrate understanding the role we all play in suicide prevention. All participants must have an EventsHub account and register through EventsHub. You may register for one or both days. Admission is free. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. Contact info@lasuicidepreventionnetwork.org for more information or questions.
How to register:
- Go to the LA County DMH EventsHub website and create a free EventsHub account
- Log in to EventsHub and register online for the Summit
September 10: Day 1 (In Person) at the California Endowment | 8 am-4 pm
The California Endowment
1000 N. Alameda Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
September 11: Day 2 (In Person) at the California Endowment | 8am- 4:30 pm
The California Endowment
1000 N. Alameda Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Paint & Sip | 4:30 pm-5:30 pm
Almond Haus Café (909 W Foothill Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711)
Sip some boba and join us in a loosely guided painting and writing activity to explore your wellness. Hang out, make new friends, and check in with your overall well-being. All materials and supplies will be provided and we encourage each participant to support our local small business by purchasing a drink. This event is free and open to youth ages 11-17 years old. Register for this event
Friday, September 13, 2024
Community Resiliency Model Virtual Training | 1 pm-4 pm
This 3-hour virtual training will introduce participants to the Community Resiliency Model (CRM)®, a novel approach in trauma recovery, wellness and self-care. Created by the Trauma Resource Institute, CRM skills can help restore the natural balance of the nervous system by focusing on sensations of well-being. This training is free and open to the general public, service providers, community groups, and organizations in Pomona, Claremont and La Verne. For more information, contact Paul Osorio, Community Behavioral Health Trainer, at cmht@tricitymhs.org. Register for virtual training
Monday, September 16, 2024
Let's Get Crafty: Hope and Resilience Collage Workshop | 5 pm-6 pm
Tri-City Wellness Center (1403 N Garey Ave, Pomona, CA)
Join us in this interactive activity where we will promote hope, resilience, and self-expression using arts and crafts while raising awareness about suicide prevention. No RSVP required, walk-ins are welcome! This workshop is open to youth and young adults ages 16 to 25.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Loteria Break | 5 pm-6 pm
Café con Libros (280 W 2nd St, Pomona, CA 91766)
Join us in collaboration with ¡Adelante! Latino and Hispanic Wellness Collaborative for a fun and interactive Loteria Break! This is not your traditional loteria game as the cards are designed with a theme promoting suicide prevention, but the fun game spirit is still the same! Fun prizes will be awarded to our winners as well! No RSVP is required and anyone is welcome to join!
Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Paint & Sip | 5:30 pm-6:45 pm
Almond Haus Café (909 W Foothill Blvd, Claremont, CA 91711)
Sip some boba and join us in a loosely guided painting and writing activity to explore your wellness. Hang out, make new friends, and check in with your overall well-being. All materials and supplies will be provided and we encourage each participant to support our local small business by purchasing a drink. This event is free and open to all ages! Register for this event.
Friday, September 27, 2024
Amplify: Voices of Mental Health & Recovery | 6 pm-7:30 pm
Tea Leaf and Creamery (2145 Foothill Blvd Suite C, La Verne, CA 91750)
Join us to listen to members of our Courageous Minds Speakers Bureau. Listen to impactful and empowering stories from community members about their mental health experience and journey and have a safe space to ask questions to our guest speakers. This event is open to the public and everyone is welcome to attend. We encourage anyone attending to support our local business, Tea Leaf and Creamery and purchase a drink of your own choice! For further questions or concerns, please contact Brittany Nguyen at bnguyen@tricitymhs.org. Register for event.
Sunday, September 29, 2024
Didi Hirsch - Alive Together 5K Walk | 8 am-11 am
UCLA Wilson Plaza
Please join this community-building event and a beautiful 5K walk/run around UCLA's campus on September 29, 2024 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Together, we journey in remembrance of the lives lost to suicide, pay tribute to survivors, and shine a light on this important issue. There will also be an accompanying resource fair with community-building activities and memorials. Register for this virtual workshop.
Monday, September 30, 2024
Power of Community and Connection | 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
Join us in this interactive activity to promote open conversations about mental health, foster a supportive community, and encourage each other to identify and strengthen your support circles. You can register in advance for this virtual workshop.