September 2025

Mental Health & Recovery Services Board
3 hours ago
2 min read

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time to raise awareness, promote hope, and normalize help-seeking. Suicide affects millions of people every year, yet too many struggle in silence. Whether you’re facing challenges, supporting a friend or loved one, or are looking to help, your voice matters. This month is dedicated to recognizing the warning signs for suicide, encouraging open conversations about mental health, and connecting people to proven treatment and resources. When we stand together in strength, dignity, hope, and purpose, we can make a difference—we can help save lives.

Suicide Prevention Month Resources

If you’re worried about yourself or someone you love, help is always available.Call the local 24/7 HOPEline at 1-800-567-4673 or dial 988 to connect with the national Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

You can also walk in at the We Care Crisis Center, 797 S. Main Street, Lima.For community resources and referrals, call 211.And in any emergency, always call 911.

Learn more at wecarepeople.org/suicide.

Mental Health Screening

Ascend Text Notifications

Get alerts for treatment and prevention services, overdose spikes, Narcan distribution and more! Sign up for the service by texting START to 888-701-2578 (ALRT).

Learn more at wecarepeople.org/notify

Upcoming Events

Lethal Means Safety & Treatment Access Conference

Join Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Suicide Prevention Coalition for the Lethal Means Safety & Treatment Access Conference.

Register now for the day-long training on Oct. 16, 2025 at the Mercy Health Graduate Building (751 W. Market St., Lima.) Free CEUs are pending.

We Care Conversations

New episodes of the MHRSB podcast “We Care Conversations” are available! On the latest episode, Captain Christopher Kinn from the Ohio State Highway Patrol shares how Operation New Beginnings connects impaired drivers with treatment, not just tickets. Plus, hosts Cody Ridenour and Elisa Bradley get the scoop on some candid patrol stories. Listen to the full episode at wecarepeople.org/podcast!