Everyone has a role in suicide prevention!
Participate in HopeLink’s #CallTextLive Campaign throughout Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month annually in September.
#CallTextLive has actions and activities YOU CAN DO to raise awareness of suicide prevention. Follow us on social media for resources, training, education, and ways to show your support of suicide prevention throughout the month.
Highlighted Events & Activities
Follow us on social media to see our helpful tips, statistics, resources, and activities throughout the month of September so you don’t miss a second of our #CallTextLive campaign!
Take action with the #CallTextLive Campaign to support your community and end suicide:
- Share our social media resources, facts, and tips on your own social media pages with the hashtag #CallTextLive
- Download and share the 2024 #CallTextLive information sheet
- Donate snacks and self-care items for Crisis Workers and Volunteers
- Make a gift and invest in HopeLink’s life-saving and life-changing work
Events
- September 8: AFSP NCAC Manassas Out of the Darkness Walk
- September 10: World Suicide Prevention Day
- September 14: Reason 2 Rock Concert Benefiting HopeLink
- September 14: AFSP NCAC Loudoun Out of the Darkness Walk
- September 29: AFSP NCAC Fairfax Out of the Darkness Walk
- October 5: NAMI Walks Northern Virginia
- October 19: AFSP NCAC Washington DC Walk
Why #CallTextLive?
Last year, over 47,000 people died by suicide, making it our nation’s 10th leading cause of death. Removing the stigma around reaching out and discussing suicide is important to saving lives and creating suicide safer communities.
How can you get involved?
By participating in HopeLink’s #CallTextLive campaign during National Suicide Prevention month this September, you are actively supporting HopeLink’s efforts to save lives and educate the public about suicide prevention and intervention. Together, we can de-stigmatize the act of contacting a crisis hotline or textline, or even simply discuss mental health issues openly. With your support, we will be able to reach a greater number of at-risk youth and families and provide them with the resources they need to achieve personal safety.
Follow along throughout the month of September in support of the campaign. Be sure to share our campaign resources and tips with your networks. The more people that are aware of suicide prevention, the more lives we can change!
Resources
- If you or a loved one are in crisis or experiencing thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org/chat.
- Download HopeLink’s 988 Wallet Cards in English and Spanish.