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Suicide Prevention Activities and Resources

• Check in with the young people in your life. Remind them that they are never a bother and that you are here for them.  Additional resources can be found in the Suicide Prevention Toolkit from the Never a Bother youth suicide prevention media campaign at NeveraBother.org/get-involved.

• 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. The signs or changes in behavior may appear in their conversations, actions or social media. These are of most concern if the behavior is new, has increased or seems related to a painful event, loss, or change.
  • Download Warning Signs infographic graphic in English (PDF / PNG) and Spanish (PDF / PNG).
    
• Share short films about suicide prevention and mental health created by youth across California on social media, during events or presentations, on your website, or as part of awareness campaigns. Video graphics and captions can also be downloaded in our digital toolkit (Word / PDF).
  • Recognize the Signs
  • It’s Not Too Late
  • Subtle Change
  • Speaking Up
  • Estamos Juntos
  • Good Medicine
  • Hot Pot
    
• Create a Never a Bother Space! Feeling supported by friends, family, and connected to a school community can be a protective factor for suicide. Identify yourself as an approachable and trusted adult and let them know that you are comfortable to talk about anything they need, including suicide and mental health. One way you can do this is by decorating your door, or another space, with welcoming statements that reassure young people they are never a bother and your door is always open. See the Never a Bother Activity tip sheet to get started or visit neverabother.org for more resources.
  
• Take a few minutes to enjoy the Youth Voices for Mental Health Virtual Exhibit, a collection of art, short films, and narratives received by young people across California as part of the Hope & Justice Contest in partnership with the CalHOPE Schools Initiative. Find additional CalHOPE resources at CalHOPESchools.org.
  
• 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.

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.