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2026 Suicide Prevention Month Activities and Resources
September is Suicide Prevention Month and #SuicidePreventionWeek is September 8th-13th, a time in which individuals, organizations and communities around the country join their voices to broadcast the message that everyone can play a role in suicide prevention. Here are some actions you can take during Suicide Prevention Month and beyond to #StartTheConversation at home, at school, and in your community!
Download our 2026 Suicide Prevention Week Digital Toolkit with social media graphics, videos, and captions in English.
Check in with the young people in your life. Remind them that they are never a bother and that you are here for them. Find additional resources at NeveraBother.org
Share information about the warning signs of suicide. Pain isn’t always obvious. Yet most people considering suicide show warning signs or signals of their intentions.
Download Warning Signs infographic graphic in English and Spanish
On September 10th, light a candle to symbolize hope. At 8pm on World Suicide Prevention Day, light a candle near a window (or on social media) to show your support for suicide prevention, to remember a loved one, and for survivors of suicide.
Post a photo of your candle and tag us @YouthCreatingChangeOrg on Facebook and Instagram and include #YouthCreatingChange
Encourage youth to submit to the Hope and Justice Art and Film Contest. For the ”Peek of Mind” challenge, create art (in any form) that reveals what’s hidden inside your mind, what keeps you going during tough times, and shows ways that each of us can truly support one’s mental health. Submissions due September 30, 2026. Learn more here.
Looking for mental health support? Soluna is an app for teens that offers a safe space to explore and manage your well-being through resources, forums, and more. It’s free, easy to use, and confidential. Download the free app at Solunaapp.com.
Share resources. There are many resources available if you or someone you or someone you know is in crisis or just needs to talk, including the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and Teen Line.
And finally, check in with yourself and with someone in your life. Remind them that they are never a bother. If you need help or someone to listen, connect with one of these resources.