09/01/2026
September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. At Promise Neighborhoods of the Lehigh Valley, we believe prevention begins with connection, compassion, and community.
Su***de does not end with one person. It affects families. It affects friendships. It affects schools, workplaces, neighborhoods, and entire communities. And its impact will be felt long after the immediate loss. Grief, unanswered questions, and the absence of someone deeply loved do not simply disappear.
That is why checking in matters. Listening matters. Showing up matters.
No one should have to suffer in silence, and asking for help should never be viewed as weakness. Sometimes one conversation, one call, one moment of genuine care can interrupt isolation and remind someone that they are seen, valued, and needed.
This month, we are asking our community to have the conversations that are often avoided, reach out to the people we love, and help create a culture where care, connection, and support are part of how we protect one another.
We are each other’s medicine. One life lost is one too many.
If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7.
Check in. Listen. Show up. Connection can save lives.
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