September is nationally recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, with Suicide Prevention Week taking place September 7-13, 2025 and World Suicide Prevention Day observed on September 10, 2025. This month is a time when individuals, organizations, and communities across the country come together to raise awareness, share resources, and remind one another that suicide is preventable—and that healing is possible.
This year’s theme, developed by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is Together in Strength, Dignity, Hope, and Purpose. Everyone deserves to feel seen, supported, and connected. Suicide is a complex issue influenced by many factors—but through compassion, education, and accessible care, we can help save lives. When people feel valued and heard, they are more likely to seek help, stay connected, and recover after a crisis.
Preventing suicide means creating supportive environments where people can talk openly about mental health, access effective care, and build resilience. It's about standing together in times of crisis and offering real hope through genuine connection. Whether you're reaching out to someone who may be struggling, advocating for better mental health resources, or simply checking in with a loved one—you can make a difference.
We all have a role to play. And when we approach suicide prevention with strength, dignity, hope and purpose, we help create a future where everyone has the opportunity to heal, grow, and thrive.
Join us for Suicide Prevention Month 2025 Activities and Events
Connecting individuals and communities to the right support can make all the difference. We hope you join us, as well as individuals and organizations throughout the month as we raise awareness, provide resources, and share messages of hope and healing.
Some ways in which you could get involved include:
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Share the Tri-City Suicide Prevention Month Activity Calendar with friends, family, colleagues, and throughout the community.
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Explore different ways to support your self-care and wellness by attending our free weekly groups, open to all ages, at the Tri-City Wellness Center and Therapeutic Community Garden!
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Join us in recognizing #988Day on September 8. 988 Day is a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness about 988 and emphasizing the importance of mental health and suicide prevention.
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Explore how your community can #ReimagineCrisis. Find advocacy resources and information to build a better mental health and suicide crisis response system for everyone, no matter who they are or where they live.
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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.
If Your or Someone You Know is in Crisis:
You are not alone. Support is available—confidential, free, and 24/7.
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If you live in Claremont, La Verne or Pomona, call Tri-City’s 24/7 Mobile Crisis Care at (866) 623-9500. Rapid, safe and compassionate support is available for people experiencing a behavioral health crisis. We will connect you to appropriate resources and support.
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Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Visit 988lifeline.org for additional resources.
Every Friday
Family Movie Nights | 6:00 PM
Tri-City Wellness Center (1403 N Garey Ave, Pomona, CA)
Join us every Friday night in September for free family-friendly movies, snacks, and light refreshments.Families are invited to enjoy heartwarming, uplifting films in a safe, supportive space that promotes connection, hope, and mental well-being. We’re showing Lego Batman on September 5, The Reef on September 12, Finding ‘Ohana on September 19, and Mr. Peabody & Sherman on September 26. No registration needed. For more information, contact the Tri-City Wellness Center at (909) 242-7600 or wellness@tricitymhs.org.
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Know the Signs* Virtual Webinar | 5:30 PM–6:30 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.
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Community Resiliency Model Virtual Training | 1:00 PM–4:00 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
September 12–13, 2025
LA Suicide Prevention Network Summit – Shining Our Light Together: Destigmatizing and Preventing Suicide
Come join the Los Angeles Suicide Prevention Network’s 15th Annual Suicide Prevention Summit at Pasadena City College. 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
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Informational Meeting (Virtual) for Youth Creating Change | 12:00 PM–1:00 PM
Tri-City Mental Health is partnering with Youth Creating Change this year to offer support with implementing the free Directing Change mental health and suicide prevention curriculum in schools and organizations in Claremont, La Verne, and Pomona (also known as the Tri-City area). Directing Change is free and available to youth in the Tri-City area, aged 12-25 or in grades 6-12 and college. Participants will learn about mental health, substance use, warning signs of suicide, help-seeking, healthy coping, and more, and then apply what they learn to 60-second films and art projects about these topics. Youth can win cash prizes, trophies, and other recognitions, including an invitation to a red carpet awards ceremony in May 2026.
Students, educators, school personnel, and adults who work with youth can join this informational meeting and learn how they can get involved with Youth Creating Change in Tri-City this year, and the local resources available to support them.
Register for Informational Session
Monday, September 22, 2025
Senior Movie Matinee | 2:00 PM
Tri-City Wellness Center (1403 N Garey Ave, Pomona, CA)
Join us for a special Senior Movie Matinee as we screen the inspiring film Patch Adams. Enjoy an uplifting afternoon with free admission, light refreshments, and great company. Open to ages 55+, no registration required. For more information, contact the Tri-City Wellness Center at (909) 242-7600 or wellness@tricitymhs.org.
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Paint & Sip | 5:00 PM–6:30 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 and what helps you thrive. 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
Sunday, September 28, 2025
Didi Hirsch - Alive Together 5K Walk | 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
UCLA Wilson Plaza (221 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles CA 90095)
With a focus on building community and meaningful connections, Alive Together: Uniting to Prevent Suicide raises funds and awareness every year for Didi Hirsch’s Suicide Prevention Center. This spirited yearly community event provides support, resources as well as a space for survivors, their friends and family, to honor their loved ones lost to suicide. Please join us for this community-building event, a beautiful 5K walk/run and resource fair with community-building activities and memorials. On-site registration is available on Sunday, September 28 starting at 7:00 AM at the Same Day Registration tent.
Register for Alive Together 5k Walk
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
Power of Community and Connection | 4:30 PM–5:30 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.