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Hope, Resilience and Recovery: Resources and Activities for 2020 Suicide Prevention Week

September 6th kicks off  Suicide Prevention Week and we recognize World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, a time in which individuals and organizations around the country and the world join their voices to broadcast the message that suicide can be prevented, and to reach as many people as possible with the tools and resources to support themselves and those around them. The month of September also holds National Recovery Month, a time in which to increase awareness and understanding of mental and substance use disorders and celebrate the people who have found recovery.   

The LASPN is excited to support California’s 2020 theme for Suicide Prevention Week: “Hope, Resilience and Recovery”. The theme this year is focused on hope by promoting resiliency through social and emotional learning and celebrating recovery. By promoting protective factors such as hope and resilience, we may reduce the likelihood that someone experiencing challenges will go down the suicidal crisis path. These protective factors may also help to prevent substance use, while fostering recovery and wellness. 

With resources in English and Spanish, this year’s kit includes many activities that can be done individually, as a group or within communities, in person, as well as virtually or at home.  

• Help us celebrate World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10^th by lighting a candle near a window (or on social media) at 8pm. Please tag @EachMindMatters and use hashtags #EachMindMatters #SuicidePreventionWeek2020
• Register for the 10^th Annual LASPN Suicide Prevention Summit.  This three-day event is offered 100% virtual.  To register and for program details click here. 

View Each Mind Matters Suicide Prevention Week 2020 kit here for materials that include the below and much more:  Get started by taking a look at the day-by-day activity guide!

• Data Briefings and Talking Points on Suicide Prevention, Alcohol and Drug Use and Social and Emotional Learning
• Activity Tip Sheet with these new activities: 
  • Trivia Game 
  • Post-It Note Heart Wall Installation 
  • Hope Journal Bookmark and Activity Guide
• Social Media Guide
• Messaging and Working with the Media

Connect with LASPN and Each Mind Matters and thousands throughout the country during Suicide Prevention Week and National Recovery Month online by tagging @EachMindMatters and using hashtags #EachMindMatters #SuicidePreventionWeek2020 #NationalRecoveryMonth #KnowTheSigns