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Tools and Resources for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is suicide prevention awareness month – a time to raise awareness on this often stigmatized and challenging topic. Together we can lift our voices to share hope and vital information across Minnesotans.
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Email and Social Media Toolkit
We encourage everyone to participate in sharing messages and resources to prevent suicide this suicide prevention month. MDH, in partnership with the State Suicide Prevention Taskforce, developed a social media and email toolkit with plug and play messages that can be shared with others.
The toolkits are designed to be customizable, and we encourage you to edit the messages to fit your community’s needs. We also encourage you to add images and graphics that best reflect your community.
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You Matter.
Resources such as the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and the Crisis Text Line are critical services for Minnesotans. The services provide support, referrals, and guidance to those who need mental health support and help preventing suicide.
The Minnesota Department of Health, along with the State Suicide Prevention Taskforce, developed materials to promote these resources in Minnesota. The materials can be used by state agencies, schools, community organizations, and anyone interested in sharing messages about these services.
The message “You Matter” was developed by the taskforce to emphasize the important role we all have to play in preventing suicide.
We encourage anyone interested in using these resources to do so.
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I-35W Bridge lighting
In honor of suicide prevention awareness month, the I-35W bridge will be lit with the colors teal and purple on September 4, from 30 minutes before sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise.
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September QPR and CALM Sessions
With September approaching, NAMI Minnesota is sharing resources and preparing opportunities to learn about suicide prevention. During Suicide Prevention Month, NAMI will offer free Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR) classes for the public and Counseling on Access to Lethal Means (CALM) for professionals. QPR teaches the three steps anyone can take to save someone’s life when they are thinking about suicide. Register below.
Understanding NEAR Science and Historical Trauma Workshop
BlueCross Blue Shield of Minnesota, Blue Plus and FamilyWise are partnering to bring a day long workshop to learn how historical trauma, intergenerational trauma and childhood adversity impact our lives, the lives of our children and the health of communities. The workshop targets providers who work with families and children (county personnel, school teachers, social workers, community health workers). The workshop is virtual, five hours long and CEU’s are available.
Change the Narrative on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention on September 15 from 1-3 p.m.
Kelly Felton will be presenting on Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in this special two hour session to Change the Narrative on Mental Health and Suicide Prevention. In this interactive session, we will have a conversation about the different feelings, beliefs, and attitudes talking about mental health and suicide. Participants will leave with an understanding about the importance of language, be able to identify risk and protective factors, and be empowered to respond to people in distress.
15 Things Veterans Want You to Know Presentation and Panel
The Veterans Subgroup of Crow Wing Energized is hosting a virtual event, offering viewing of “15 Things Veterans Want You to Know” followed by a panel of Veterans and a question and answer session. The presentation is September 20 from 10 – 11 a.m. and is for anyone who wants to learn more about Veterans and their culture. The presentation is free and registration is required. Register online through Crow Wing Energized Events.
Evening of Education Conference
2BContinued is a non-profit organization that is hosting a suicide prevention mental health and wellness continuing education conference for health care and behavioral health professions, educators, law enforcement, clergy, and anyone with an interest in the topic.
The conference will be held Wednesday September 22, 2021, 4 – 9 p.m. at the McLeod County Fairgrounds in Hutchinson, Minnesota.
Registration is requested and cost is $30 per attendee. Register by Friday September 10, 2021.
Suicide Prevention and Intervention in the Emergency Department
A Live Zoom Webinar: Wednesday September 29, 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
"Suicide remains a leading cause of death in Minnesota. We know how to intervene, help people decrease their suffering, and avoid suicide. Implementing these interventions at the front line of emergency care is crucial to move from ‘knowing’ what to do to actually doing it. — Suzanne Witterholt, MD, DFAPA
Suicide Prevention Webinar Educational Series
The Suicide Prevention Unit at the Minnesota Department of Health presents the Suicide Prevention Webinar series. These webinars serve as a way to connect and share information. The series features subject matter experts working across the state. Upcoming topics include:
Student Mental Health Support Toolkit
Mental Health America has launched their annual Back to School Toolkit to give parents, teachers, and school personnel the tools and resources they need to support their children’s mental health.
This school year brings increased fear and trauma for many students after more than a year away from in-person learning. This year’s toolkit is full of hands-on materials that can help students navigate all the emotions and challenges of the new school year. The toolkit includes: fact sheets, key messages, statistics, worksheets, and more. Download the free Facing Fears, Supporting Students Toolkit.
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