09/01/2026
💜🩵 SEPTEMBER IS SU***DE PREVENTION MONTH 🩵💜
We spend a lot of time sharing the fun side of our department—the jokes, community events, and good times. But some messages are too important not to stop and talk about.
September is Su***de Prevention Month.
Every year, thousands of people across our country lose their lives to su***de, and millions more struggle silently with thoughts they may never tell anyone about.
Behind every number is a person. A friend. A family member. A coworker. A firefighter. A first responder. A neighbor.
And that’s why we want everyone in our community to hear this message loud and clear:
YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
At the Leighton Volunteer Fire Department, our job is to help people on some of their worst days. But you don’t have to wait for an emergency to reach out.
If you’re struggling, having a difficult night, or simply feel like you have nobody to talk to, reach out. Send us a message. Talk to one of our firefighters. We may not have all the answers, but sometimes having someone willing to sit beside you and listen can make a difference.
From your firefighters at the Leighton Volunteer Fire Department, we want you to know:
💜 We are proud of you.
🩵 We’re glad you’re here.
💜 You matter to us.
🩵 And we love you.
If you or someone you know is struggling or experiencing a mental health or suicidal crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.
If someone is in immediate danger or experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
And please—check on your people.
Sometimes the strongest person in the room is carrying something nobody else can see. Sometimes the person making everyone else laugh is struggling themselves. Sometimes asking someone “Are you really okay?” is exactly what they needed to hear.
There is no shame in asking for help. There is no shame in saying you’re struggling. And there is no shame in needing someone beside you.
💜🩵 You are not alone.
You are important.
You are loved.
And this world is better with you in it.
