09/01/2026
September is Su***de Prevention month. Whether you have lived experience or love someone who experiences suicidal ideation, NAMI Central Florida is here for you. 🩵💜
Know the Warning Signs 🔍
• Withdrawl from loved ones
• Saying goodbye / giving away possessions
• Change in mood and behavior (including sudden positive change in mood)
Start the Conversation 🗣️
• Ask directly and without judgment if someone is thinking about su***de
• If you don’t feel comfortable asking the question, find someone who can
• Help connect them to professional support and resources
Be the Difference 💚
• Speak safely and compassionately about su***de. For example, use “died by su***de” versus “committed su***de”
• Listen with compassion and let them know they are not alone
• Take warning signs seriously and connect loved ones with support
✨ Remember: asking someone about su***de does not put the idea in their head — it opens the door to a life-saving conversation.
You don’t have to have all the answers. Simply being present, listening, and helping someone find support makes a huge difference.
Together, we can create a community where every person knows they matter. 🩵💜
For more resources, please visit https://www.nami.org/stay-connected/events/awareness-events/su***de-prevention-month/
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline. In an immediate emergency, call 911 and ask for a Crisis Intervention Trained Officer.
Start the conversation. Be the difference. Seize the awkward. 💚
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