September is National Suicide Prevention Month. At Centerstone, we recognize National Suicide Prevention Month as a time for mental health advocates, community members, prevention organizations, survivors and others to raise awareness and promote constructive discussion about suicide prevention. We also seek to break the stigma surrounding suicide and provide opportunities for fruitful conversations.
Here you can find articles, fact sheets, video, and other resources on suicide and prevention efforts. We hope you will join us this month and onward into the future as we work to help prevent suicide by encouraging conversations, breaking down barriers, and connecting those in crisis to the appropriate resources.
If you’re a member of the media and are looking for someone to speak about suicide prevention, we invite you to connect with us here or by requesting the help of a member of our Speaker’s Bureau.
Are you at risk of hurting yourself or someone else? Call one of our crisis lines now:
- Florida – (941) 782-4617
- Illinois – (855) 985-0911
- Indiana – (800) 832-5442
- Tennessee – (800) 681-7444
- Military Services – (866) 781-8010
Don’t feel comfortable calling? Chat 24/7
Centerstone has partnered with The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to offer a confidential, secure and anonymous way of reaching out for help when you don’t know where else to turn. This chat service is available 24/7.
Lifeline Chat
Fact Sheets
Videos
Suicide Prevention Month Live Chat: Depression, Anxiety, and Available Suicide Prevention Resources
Suicide Prevention Month Live Chat: Mental Health, Suicide Prevention & Resources
Suicide Prevention Month Live Chat: Mental Health, Suicide Prevention & Resources
Centerstone Live Chat: Suicide and Suicide Prevention
Centerstone: Mental Health LIVE Chat: Suicide Prevention in the Military Community
Additional Resources
Health + Wellness Articles
Suicide Prevention
September 3, 2021
It’s Okay to Talk about Suicide
Navigating your own mental wellness can be hard, but helping to navigate mental health challenges of a friend or loved one can be even trickier. Suicide is often an uncomfortable ...
Summer
July 9, 2021
How Summer Affects Suicide Rates
There is a common belief that suicide occurs most often in the cold months, especially around Thanksgiving, Christmas and other winter holidays. This is actually a misconception, however, as suicide ...
Suicide Prevention
November 25, 2020
Managing alone time and loneliness during the holidays
For many, the holidays are filled with friends, family and constant celebration. People put socialization on overdrive and seem to take no breaks. However, for others, the holidays can feel ...
Suicide Prevention
October 14, 2020
Cyberbullying in the Digital World
As communication technology continues to advance, people become increasingly connected through the web and social media. 95% of teens are connected to the internet, and 85% are social media users. ...
988
September 22, 2020
House of Representatives unanimously votes to pass the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act (S. 2661)
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act (S. 2661), creating a three digit number (988) for suicide prevention and mental health crises. This historic ...
Mental Health
September 15, 2020
Crisis Care Crucial to Suicide Prevention
In 2021, nearly 48,000 people died by suicide, and it is currently the twelfth leading cause of death nationally. In the fight to combat this growing challenge, our nation desperately ...
NSPM2020
August 20, 2020
How to cope with the loss of a loved one from suicide
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States and the rate at which it occurs has been rising since 1999. A 2021 Centers for Disease ...
NSPM2020
August 19, 2020
They are better off with you: Breaking down false beliefs about suicide
Suicide is in the top 10 leading causes of death in the United States. A recent study showed that between 2011 and 2022, suicide rates in the United States increased ...
Mental Health
October 29, 2019
Centerstone Featured in TIME Magazine’s Health Innovation Issue
“They’re Going To Pull Out All The Stops” ~ Becky Stoll, vice president for crisis and disaster management for Centerstone Centerstone is featured in TIME Magazine’s Nov. 4 Health Innovation Issue, ...
Suicide Prevention
September 10, 2019
What to Know about Young Adult Suicide
The young adult years often represent the prime of life — a time filled with fun and new experiences. But they can also be marked by challenges or stress in ...
Depression
April 3, 2019
Knowing When To Seek Counseling
Have you ever felt like life was just too hard? Worried that you can’t take the pressure, stress, and anxiety anymore? Sometimes the stressors of life, whether situational or ongoing ...
Depression
April 1, 2019
A Call for Help: The Right Voice Can Save Lives
Sometimes a phone call can save a life. Ask Virginia, an Army veteran who once dreamed of becoming a JAG lawyer. Virginia struggled with anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts for ...
Indiana
January 21, 2019
Grant to Fund Teen Suicide Prevention
We are delighted to announce a recent grant award from the Clarence E. and Inez R. Custer Foundation and the Elizabeth R. and Walter C. Nugent Foundation to fund a Suicide Awareness and Prevention program for Bartholomew County middle and high school students. ...
Tennessee
December 20, 2018
Centerstone’s Becky Stoll Wins Dorothea Dix Community Service Award
Centerstone is pleased to announce Becky Stoll, Vice President for Crisis and Disaster Management, has won the 2018 Dorothea Dix Community Service Award presented by the Tennessee Association of Mental ...
Family Matters
December 19, 2018
Resources for Youth Facing Traumatic Events
Due to a recent school suicide in Indiana, Centerstone wants to make sure the resources to talk to your children and teens about recent traumatic events are readily available. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has dozens of helpful articles to help parents and teachers - use search terms like "tip sheet" or "school violence" in the search field to find links to great articles. https://www.nctsn.org/resources. ...
Tennessee
December 3, 2018
Depression Comic Teaches Teens About Suicide Prevention
Centerstone has just released its fifth superhero-themed comic book for teens. Spark: Rising from the Ashes addresses the crucial topics of depression and suicide prevention among today’s youth. It is available now for distribution through Centerstone prevention specialists serving schools and community centers throughout 58 Tennessee counties. The free comic book can also be read online and reprinted. ...
Suicide Prevention
July 2, 2018
If You Know Someone at Risk for Suicide
Suicide is the 10th-leading cause of death in the U.S. for all ages. Every day, approximately 132 Americans die by suicide. That’s one death every 11 minutes. Suicide accounted for ...
Suicide Prevention
September 9, 2016
Knowing the Signs of Depression and Suicide Could Save a Life
In many ways, our world is more connected than ever before, with social media venues of all kinds providing real-time access around the clock. However, even with all that connection ...
