Lake City Suicide Prevention Coalition

09/16/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. Although mental health and su***de prevention is important to address year-round, Su***de Prevention Awareness Month provides a dedicated time for people, organizations, and communities to join their voices and share that there is hope, help is available, and healing is possible.

Community can be defined as a feeling of fellowship with others because of shared
common attitudes, interests, and goals. Where do you find your community?
Minnesota Department of Health, Wabasha County AWARE and Collaborative, Wabasha County Public Health, Wabasha County Statewide Health Improvement Partnership - SHIP

09/15/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. Although mental health and su***de prevention is important to address year-round, Su***de Prevention Awareness Month provides a dedicated time for people, organizations, and communities to join their voices and share that there is hope, help is available, and healing is possible.

Community conversations are a common thread that builds community. There are many ways to hold conversations within your community. Consider searching for a community education class or community recreation programs near you to help you talk about mental health and su***de. Minnesota Department of Health, Wabasha County Public Health, Wabasha County AWARE and Collaborative, Wabasha County Statewide Health Improvement Partnership - SHIP

09/14/2026

Checking-In —> Pause. Reflect. Take action. …because you matter 💜

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Sometimes it is hard to know when you need to connect with someone to support you with your mental health. If you want to learn more about when you may need to get support, check out the infographic adapted from the National Institute of Mental Health.

09/12/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. Although mental health and su***de prevention is important to address year-round, Su***de Prevention Awareness Month provides a dedicated time for people, organizations, and communities to join their voices and share that there is hope, help is available, and healing is possible.

To download or order safety plans Safety Plan
(https://www.samhsa.gov/resource/988/safety-plan)
, Wabasha County AWARE and Collaborative, Wabasha County Statewide Health Improvement Partnership - SHIP, Minnesota Department of Health

09/11/2026

You don't have to grieve alone. Wabasha's Emplify Health by Gundersen Wabasha Area is offering this FREE Bereavement Support Group. Help is here.

💙 Emplify Health by Gundersen, Wabasha, is offering a FREE 7-week Bereavement Support Group for adults 18+ who have experienced the loss of a loved one.

“Learning to Live With Loss” provides a safe space to share, connect, and find support on your grief journey. Led by experienced volunteer facilitators, this group meets weekly and offers helpful materials to take home.

📅 When: Mondays, September 21 to November 2 | 5:30–7 p.m.
📍 Where: Faith Lutheran Church, 905 Hiawatha Dr E, Wabasha, MN
✅ No cost to participate
⏳ Recommended for those at least 3 months into their grief journey

Space is limited, so registration is required. If you or someone you know could benefit, please contact Shaun Duvall at (715) 495-3916 to sign up.

You don’t have to face grief alone. 💙

09/11/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. Although mental health and su***de prevention is important to address year-round, Su***de Prevention Awareness Month provides a dedicated time for people, organizations, and communities to join their voices and share that there is hope, help is available, and healing is possible.

It is important to have a conversation about safety if you or someone you know are having or have had suicidal thoughts in the past. Everyone can put together a safety plan to help identify when we might need additional support. Create your own safety plan and encourage your family and friends to do the same. The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs has a great video called Michelle's Safety Plan
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3Zx7ViAadA) to show how to develop a safety plan. Wabasha County AWARE and Collaborative, Wabasha County Public Health, Wabasha County Statewide Health Improvement Partnership - SHIP

Video used in the Veteran Administration's CBT-SP Course. https://w...

09/10/2026

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📞 Struggling? Stressed? Overwhelmed?
You're not alone—and you don't have to go through it alone.

HVMHC and The Southeast MN Mobile Crisis Team is available 24/7 to support you, no matter the situation.

🧠 Mental health crisis—big or small—we’re here to help.
📲 Call us anytime: 1-844-274-7472

Confidential. Compassionate. No cost to the caller!
Help is just a call away.

09/10/2026

World Su***de Prevention Day 💜

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day. The I-35 bridge will turn its lights purple to promote and support su***de prevention awareness in Minnesota. Purple symbolizes su***de awareness and prevention and helps remind us that we need to talk about mental health. Turn your lights purple to show you care about preventing su***de. ***dePreventionMonth

09/10/2026

Share this and spread the word that crisis hotlines are available and here to help!

You matter! 💜

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Talking with someone about your thoughts and feelings can save your life. There are a few different numbers you can call when you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis.

Mobile Crisis Services offer local 24/7 phone counseling and face-to-face support. These services are free and confidential for people in need of emotional and mental health stabilization. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call 844-274-7472. For more information, visit https://www.hvmhc.org/crisis-services/

The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in need of emotional and mental health support. If you or someone you know needs support now, reach out to the 988 Lifeline by calling or texting 988 or use the 988 online chat feature at https://988lifeline.org/chat/