September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 2025
Each September, we encourage all Missourians to remember the lives lost to suicide, acknowledge the millions more who have experienced suicidal thoughts or lived through an attempt, and the many individuals, families, and communities that have been impacted by a loss to suicide. Suicide has no single cause. People at higher risk of suicide may be experiencing life stressors such as relationship problems, legal issues, loss of a place to live, lack of social support (isolation), and financial troubles to name a few. For some, the emotional distress brought on from life’s stressors can be so painful or overwhelming, they believe suicide is the only way to end it. There is no “one thing” people can do to end suicide—but prevention is possible. Use this month to help raise awareness about the impact suicide is having on Missouri’s service members, veterans, and their families. Your voice can help normalize the conversation around suicide. If you are attending an event, health fair, or training related to preventing suicide, share it on social media. Consider sharing a photo of the event explaining how much you enjoyed it, what you learned, or how others can get involved. Learn more about prevention. People who receive suicide prevention training learn to recognize the stressors that can increase someone’s risk of suicide and how to talk openly about it. Make time to attend an online or in person suicide prevention course. You can access no cost, in person training through our Training page. Another way you can be a part of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, is to take our Missouri Governor’s Challenge state team’s Call to Action. It is three simple steps you can take to help save a life. Being informed can help challenge the stigma surrounding suicide, allowing us to start real conversations. Suicide prevention training can also give people the confidence to support friends, family, and colleagues in distress. Follow us on social media and stay connected as the Missouri Governor’s Challenge state team explores ways to prevent suicide among Missouri’s service members, veterans and their families. We hope you take time out this September to participate in Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Help raise awareness about the impact suicide is having on Missouri’s service members, veterans, and their families. Learn about how to help prevent suicide and stay connected with us. Thank you for being part of a movement to help save lives. Together, we can all help prevent suicide.
