Help STOP the Silence - Suicide Prevention & Support

10/04/2026

The Diocese of Scranton Mass for Su***de Healing and Remembrance will be in Stroudsburg this year. Please join us for this sacred moment to remember our loved ones and find peace.

09/17/2026

People often ask where to turn when they are worried about someone, grieving after a su***de loss, or trying to bring su***de prevention education into their community.

Su***de Prevention Alliance is more than a resource organization—we are a catalyst for connection, education, action, and hope.

We are not a hotline or counseling center. If someone is in immediate crisis, they should call or text 988, contact a county crisis line, reach out to a treatment provider, or call 911 if there is immediate danger.

Our role is to educate, train, connect, support, and advocate for individuals and communities across the entire continuum of su***de prevention. We work to strengthen prevention efforts, build the skills and confidence needed for effective intervention, and provide compassionate postvention support to individuals, families, organizations, and communities impacted by su***de.

That includes sharing resources, offering su***de prevention trainings, supporting local task forces, helping communities understand prevention, intervention, and postvention, and connecting people with information that can help them take the next step.

You don't have to know every answer to start helping.

You just need to know where to look and who can further help.

Explore Su***de Prevention Alliance resources here: https://zurl.co/jdRec

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09/10/2026

A retreat for men who have lost someone to su***de 🩵💜

We would love to welcome at least four more men to this retreat for men who have lost a loved one to su***de.

So far, the men joining us for the Men’s Resilience Retreat have lost sons, spouses, siblings, and parents to su***de…

including our facilitators, Steven and Don.

In 2011, Don lost his son, Joshua, to su***de. In 2009, Steven lost his partner, David, to su***de.

Together, they developed a weekend that they both wish had existed when they needed it. They spent years quietly carrying their own losses, followed by years of learning, training, and developing the skills to help others navigate this kind of loss. And now, they are coming together to bring that experience to The Kita Center.

The Men’s Resilience Retreat at The Kita Center, October 9–12 on Loon Pond in Acton, Maine, is for men who have lost someone to su***de—whatever that loss looks like, and however long ago it happened.

We won’t promise that your grief will be gone when you leave. It won’t be.

We can’t promise your loss will make sense. It may never.

But we can offer a weekend to step away from the demands of everyday life, eat good food, spend time in nature, connect with other men who understand, and make space for healing.

And you don’t have to come with a particular goal in mind.

Come for the connection. Come for your own healing. Come to be outside in nature or to fish—even if the grief parts are reluctantly mixed in.

There is no right way to show up.

Learn more and register: https://www.thekitacenter.org/mensretreat

Scholarships are available with request at: https://forms.gle/FvQJhG8qFdiYQCDZ6

09/06/2026

This World Su***de Prevention Day, we invite you to light a candle with us. 🕯️
For the people we miss.
For the lives that were lost.
For the survivors left carrying their love, grief, and memories forward.
On September 10 at 8 PM, light a candle from wherever you are and take a moment to honor someone you love, remember a life, or simply stand in solidarity with those impacted by su***de.
Across homes and communities, we’ll shine a little light together. 🤍
You are not alone.
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09/06/2026

09/05/2026

Recovery is a journey, and having support matters. Reach out to a friend or loved one who may be dealing with substance use disorder and let them know they’re not alone. Need help getting started? Check out Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs Family Learning Series: https://bit.ly/4aG54nu

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

08/31/2026

💜 Overdose Awareness Day 💜

Today, we remember the lives lost to overdose, stand with those affected, and remind our community that help, support, and resources are available.

The Heartwood Center has Narcan available on site, as well as testing strips, because having these resources on hand can save a life.

Stop by the Heartwood Center today to pick up Narcan and testing strips and participate in our Overdose Awareness Day activity. Whether you’ve been personally affected or simply want to show your support, everyone is welcome.

You never know when having Narcan nearby could make the difference. 💜