September: Suicide Prevention & Awareness

Originally published 09/26/2025

September is National Suicide Awareness Month. Suicide is preventable if we notice and understand the signs, both in ourselves and in others.

If you, or someone you know, is struggling with thoughts of self-harm or suicide, here are some resources that can help today:

Arizona-Specific Resources

• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 (call or text 24/7) or live chat at https://988lifeline.org/chat/ 

• Arizona Crisis line/Mobile Crisis Teams: 1-844-534-HOPE (4673) or text HOPE to 4HOPE (44673)

• EMPACT: 480-784-1500 (Maricopa County) or 1-866-205-5229 (Arizona, toll free), https://www.lafrontera-empact.org   

• Teen Lifeline: 602-248-TEEN (8336) or 1-800-248-TEEN (8336) or live chat at https://teenlifeline.org 

National Resources

• National Lifeline Network: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

• 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 (call or text 24/7) or live chat at https://988lifeline.org/chat/ 

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: text TALK to 741741

• National Institute of Mental Health: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/suicide-prevention-listing