Resource Highlight: September is Suicide Awareness Month

Every September, several mental health advocates, prevention organizations, survivors, allies, and community members unite to accomplish the common goal of working to prevent suicide. Suicide Prevention Awareness Month is a time to raise awareness around the stigmas surrounding suicide, as well as promote suicide prevention resources to as many people as possible. This is also an especially important time to remember and honor those who suffered from suicide. The truth is, mental health and suicide are still very stigmatized topics for many people, despite its high prevalence. Approximately 20% of adults experience mental illness, while 17% of youth experience it. With the global persistence of the pandemic these numbers are projected to be even higher. 

​This Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, The Hendricks County Health Partnership would like to encourage you to do what you can to help prevent suicide by:
Knowing the Facts
Knowing the Signs
Knowing how to Support &
Knowing the Resources Available

Know the Facts:
While suicide can affect anyone, it is important to know the risk factors and groups most at risk. Look through the gallery below to see some statistics and information on suicide.

KNOW THE SIGNS
​To possibly prevent a suicide, it is absolutely essential to be able to recognize the warning signs. Click through the gallery below to learn more about the warning signs of suicide. 
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​Know how to Support
Navigating through a crisis can be extremely difficult, but having good support can make a significant difference. The most important things to do are 1) ask, 2) be there, 3) keep them safe, and 4) help them stay connected to resources. Click through the slides below on how to help when someone is going through a crisis.

KNOW THE RESOURCES
Knowing the resources available to you and others is crucial for suicide prevention and navigating through any kind of crisis. 

Hendricks County has several resources available to help. To view a list of mental health resources and services in the county, click on the button below. If you need help navigating through these resources, let us know by emailing hendrickshealthpartnership@gmail.com! 

Hendricks County Mental Health Services

In addition to these local resources, there are national resources available 24/7 specifically to help those who might be experiencing a mental health crisis. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis but don't know where to go, these hotlines are an incredible resource.

Greater Indy Crisis Hotline:
Call 317-251-7575
Text CSIS to 839863

Want to Learn More about Suicide Prevention? Visit the following links:

NAMI Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Stigma & Discrimination against Mental Illness

CDC Suicide Prevention

Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Suicide Prevention Resources in Indiana

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

​Want to Get Involved in Local Mental Health Initiatives? 

Join our Mental Health & Wellness Coalition or our Suicide Prevention Committee. Learn more by contacting us below.