Campbell County Prevention Council

09/20/2026

09/20/2026

💜🦋 SEPTEMBER SU***DE PREVENTION & AWARENESS MONTH — TODAY WE HONOR SU***DE LOSS SURVIVORS 🦋💜

Prevention is an important part of this month.

But so is remembering.

So is grieving.

And so is supporting the people who are learning how to carry life forward after someone they love has died by su***de.

A su***de loss survivor is someone who has lost a family member, friend, coworker, classmate, partner, or other important person to su***de.

If that's you, today we want to make space for you. 💜

Su***de grief can be incredibly complicated. Along with sadness and missing your person, there may be anger, guilt, confusion, unanswered questions, relief, fear, or moments when you feel okay followed by moments when the grief comes rushing back.

There isn't one “right” way to grieve.

🦋 A FEW REMINDERS FOR LOSS SURVIVORS

💜 Give yourself permission to grieve at your own pace. There is no timeline you have to follow.

🦋 Find people who can listen without trying to explain, judge, or fix your grief.

💜 Consider connecting with other su***de loss survivors. There can be something incredibly powerful about being around people who understand parts of this experience without needing everything explained.

🦋 Take care of the basics when you can—eat, drink water, rest, move your body, and give yourself permission to step away when things become overwhelming.

💜 Find ways to remember your person that feel meaningful to you. Say their name. Tell their stories. Look at pictures. Make something. Visit a favorite place. Laugh at the memories that still make you laugh.

🦋 And please remember that asking for additional support—from a grief group, counselor, trusted person, or crisis resource—is okay.

Grief doesn't mean forgetting. Healing doesn't mean you stop loving or missing them.

💜 FOR OUR KIDS & TEENS

Children and teenagers grieve, too—and their grief may look very different from an adult's.

They may ask the same questions repeatedly. They may want to talk one minute and play or laugh the next. They may become angry, quiet, anxious, clingy, distracted, or have difficulty at school.

Whenever developmentally appropriate, give kids honest, clear information about the death. Let them know questions are welcome. Avoid placing blame on one event or one person, and remind them that they can talk about their person and their feelings.

One resource we especially want families to know about is the Dougy Center: The National Grief Center for Children & Families. 💜

The Dougy Center has resources specifically for children, teens, young adults, parents and caregivers, including resources for families after a su***de death. Their website includes tip sheets, activities, podcasts, grief toolkits, and information about finding grief support.

They also offer guidance specifically for adults supporting children and teens after a su***de death, including how to talk honestly about what happened and navigate some of those incredibly difficult “why?” questions.

🦋 RESOURCES FOR ADULT LOSS SURVIVORS

💜 American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (AFSP) — offers su***de-loss resources, a support-group directory, a Surviving a Su***de Loss resource and healing guide, resources for children and teens, and additional survivor resources.

💜 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline — 988 isn't only for someone experiencing suicidal thoughts. If you're struggling following a su***de loss and need support, you can call or text 988. Their website also provides information specifically for su***de loss survivors.

💜 Su***de Loss Support Groups — being with others who have experienced su***de loss can help reduce the isolation that sometimes comes with this kind of grief. Both AFSP and other national organizations can help connect survivors with groups and resources.

And to the people supporting a su***de loss survivor:

You don't need perfect words.

Sometimes the most meaningful thing you can say is simply:

“I remember them.”

“You can talk about them with me.”

“I'm still here.”

Today, we invite Campbell County to help us honor those we've lost and the people who continue to carry their memories. 🦋

💜 Share the name of someone you would like remembered today.

🦋 Share a favorite memory if you feel comfortable.

💜 Leave a heart, butterfly, or kind word for su***de loss survivors in our community.

Or simply read the names and stories shared by others and help us make sure they are remembered.

Because su***de prevention includes supporting those who are struggling.

It includes remembering those we have lost.

And it includes wrapping around the people who are still here. 💜

🦋 Foster Connection. Instill Hope. Promote Healing. 🦋

You are not alone.

09/20/2026

A call, a text, an attempt to reach out, that’s not a small thing. For some people, it's everything. Connection keeps people alive. Call, text, or chat: 988lifeline.org

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09/17/2026

💙 Su***de Awareness & Prevention | Celebrating Our Mental Health Warriors 💙

Every conversation matters. Every act of kindness matters. Sometimes, simply letting someone know they are not alone can make all the difference.

Today, we are honored to celebrate someone who has made an incredible impact on our community and continues to champion mental health, connection, and hope.

🏆 Congratulations to Billy Montgomery, the recipient of our First Mental Health Warrior Award! 🏆

Billy is someone who consistently shows up for his community. Through his compassion, willingness to help others, and dedication to supporting those around him, he has become a powerful advocate for mental health and su***de prevention.

Billy has made it his mission to help others feel seen, heard, supported, and valued. Whether he is lending an ear to someone who needs to talk, helping someone through a difficult time, raising awareness about mental health, or simply being there when someone needs a friend, Billy continues to make a difference.

His dedication reminds us that su***de prevention is about more than one conversation or one moment. It is about creating a community where people know they matter, where asking for help is encouraged, and where no one has to face their struggles alone.

Billy, thank you for everything you do for our community and for mental health. Your compassion, kindness, and commitment to helping others embody what it truly means to be a Mental Health Warrior. 💙

Please join us in congratulating Billy Montgomery on receiving our First Mental Health Warrior Award! 🎉🏆

And remember: You are not alone. You matter. Your story matters. It’s okay to ask for help.

If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out to someone you trust or call/text 988 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

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09/17/2026

Recovery involves more than treating substance use disorders—it also means supporting resilience, purpose, and long-term well-being. Learn more about recovery: https://www.samhsa.gov/substance-use/recovery

09/04/2026

💜🦋 **SEPTEMBER SU***DE PREVENTION & AWARENESS MONTH — LET'S TALK FACTS** 🦋💜

Today we're talking about **FACTS.**

Some facts are difficult to hear.
Some facts give us hope.
**We need to talk about both.**

Su***de prevention isn't about pretending the hard things aren't happening. It's about being willing to look at the hard things **AND remembering that there are things we can do about them.**

🔹 **THE HARD FACTS**

💜 Su***de remains a leading cause of death in the United States. In 2024, **48,824 people died by su***de.**

💜 In 2024, an estimated **14.3 million adults seriously considered su***de, 4.6 million made a su***de plan, and 2.2 million attempted su***de.**

💜 Su***de rarely has **one single cause.** Things like isolation, relationship difficulties, financial or job problems, substance use, hopelessness, health concerns, bullying, trauma, and barriers to healthcare can contribute to risk.

Those facts are heavy.

**But they aren't the only facts.**

🦋 **NOW FOR THE HOPEFUL FACTS**

💚 **Su***de is preventable.**

💚 **Connection can be protective.** Support from family and friends, feeling connected to others, and connection within our schools and communities can help decrease su***de risk.

💚 **Coping and problem-solving skills can be protective factors.** These are things we can learn, practice, teach, and strengthen.

💚 **Asking for help is an action—not a weakness.** Support and treatment are available, and people can and DO move through suicidal crises and find hope again.

And here's another fact we want Campbell County to remember:

**You don't have to be a mental health professional to be part of su***de prevention.**

You can check on someone.

You can listen without immediately trying to fix everything.

You can learn the warning signs.

You can take someone seriously when they say they're struggling.

You can help someone connect with support.

You can make sure the people in your life know they matter.

**YOU can be part of creating a community where people feel connected, supported, valued, and comfortable asking for help.** 🦋

The difficult facts tell us **why this work matters.**

The hopeful facts remind us **why we keep doing it.**

👇 **YOUR TURN, CAMPBELL COUNTY!**

Today, help us spread the hopeful facts.

💜 Tell us something GOOD happening in your life.

🦋 Share something that gives you hope.

💚 Tag someone who makes your world a little better.

Or simply leave a 💜 in the comments to remind the next person scrolling by:

**There is hope. There is help. And you matter.**

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, **call or text 988** to connect with the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

🦋 **Foster Connection. Instill Hope. Promote Healing.** 🦋

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09/04/2026

🍦 **DOING GOOD NEVER TASTED SO SWEET!** 🍦

A HUGE thank you to DQ for supporting Campbell County Su***de Awareness and Prevention and collecting donations for CCSAP throughout the month! 💜

Now we need YOUR help, Campbell County!

Stop by DQ, grab yourself a sweet treat 🍦🍨, and consider making a donation to CCSAP while you’re there.

Because really… when someone tells you that you can eat ice cream **AND** support su***de prevention, who are we to argue? 😂

Every dollar donated helps us continue providing su***de prevention, awareness, education, crisis support, and assistance right here in our community.

💜 **Grab a treat. Make a donation. Spread some hope.**
🍦 It’s basically the sweetest way to support your community!

Thank you to DQ for choosing to stand with CCSAP — and thank YOU, Campbell County, for continuing to show up for one another.

**Foster Connection. Instill Hope. Promote Healing.** 💜

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09/03/2026

💜🦋 SEPTEMBER SU***DE PREVENTION & AWARENESS MONTH — LET’S TALK ABOUT MOTIVATION 🦋💜

Some days motivation looks like:

🔥 Chasing a goal.
💪 Getting things done.
🙌 Trying something new.
🏃 Taking that next big step.

And some days?

Motivation looks like getting out of bed.

It looks like taking a shower. Answering one text. Going for a five-minute walk. Asking someone for help. Making it through the workday. Or simply telling yourself:

“Today was hard, but I'm still here.” 💜

Motivation doesn't look the same during the good times as it does during the hard ones—and that's okay.

Sometimes we need someone cheering, “You've got this!” 📣

Other times, we need someone sitting beside us saying, “You don't have to have it all together. I'm here.”

And that's why who we allow to motivate us—and HOW they motivate us—matters.

The right people don't make us feel ashamed for struggling. They don't compare our progress to someone else's. They don't convince us that our worth depends on how productive, successful, strong, or happy we are.

💜 They remind us of our strengths when we forget them.

🦋 They encourage us without minimizing what we're going through.

💜 They celebrate the big victories AND the tiny ones.

🦋 They remind us that resting isn't quitting.

💜 And sometimes, they simply walk beside us until we can find our own motivation again.

During Su***de Prevention & Awareness Month, we want to remind you:

Your “best” is allowed to look different from day to day.

You don't have to climb the whole mountain today.

Maybe today you climb ten steps.

Maybe you climb one.

Maybe today you sit down, catch your breath, and decide you'll try again tomorrow.

That still counts. 🦋

👇 NOW WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU, CAMPBELL COUNTY!

Let's turn the comments into a place people can come back to when they need a little encouragement.

💬 What's your favorite motivational quote?

😂 Have a meme or GIF that somehow ALWAYS helps?

📱 Save a quote on your phone that gets you through the hard days?

💜 Or maybe there's something someone once told you that you've never forgotten.

Share it below!

You never know—the words that helped you keep going might be exactly what someone else needs to read today. 💜🦋

One conversation.
One connection.
One little bit of encouragement at a time.

🦋 Foster Connection. Instill Hope. Promote Healing. 🦋

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