2024 Suicide Prevention Week - Love Over Loneliness

Hello,

This Suicide Prevention Week (9/8-9/14), we’re raising awareness about a subject that’s hard to talk about, but that we need to talk about. Love Over Loneliness is our theme. So many of us have experienced loneliness, because we’re missing a feeling of connection. We can foster a sense of belonging and grow meaningful relationships at any age. You can do this for yourself or for someone you know.

All week, we’ll be sharing new resources that can help. If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 for free 24/7 support. For more information on suicide prevention, go to https://smcsuicideprevention.com (link in bio)

Events happening this week:
💜 9/10 at 9AM in Redwood City | San Mateo County Board of Supervisors Proclamation - Show your support for Suicide Prevention Month at San Mateo County's Board of Supervisors Meeting!
💜 9/10 at 4PM in Belmont in San Mateo | Communal Candle Decorating Workshop - Join us as we decorate candles to show support for suicide prevention and to remember a lost loved one.
💜 9/13 at 5:30PM in San Mateo | Open Book, Open Hearts Workshop - This workshop will provide insight on the importance of self-care for mental health, an overview of warning signs for suicide prevention, and share community resources.
💜 9/14 at 12PM in Foster City | One at a Time Workshop - The goal of the workshop is to educate about mental health and suicidality by shifting the focus to prevention strategies and outlining steps that can be taken prior to crisis.
💜 9/15 at 1PM in San Carlos | One at a Time Workshop - The goal of the workshop is to educate about mental health and suicidality by shifting the focus to prevention strategies and outlining steps that can be taken prior to crisis.