Suicide prevention is not one moment or one person’s job. It lives in the relationships we build, the support we offer, and the communities we create together.
Week 3: Building Communities of Care Through Connection
- Treatment works. People who receive timely, compassionate care for suicidal thoughts or behaviors can and do heal.
- A safety plan gives people something to hold onto in their hardest moments: warning signs to watch for, coping strategies, people to call, and 988.
- Suicide prevention should be part of everyday health care, not only a crisis response. Screening, planning, and follow-ups belong in routine care.
- The days after someone leaves a hospital or emergency room are among the most difficult. Follow-up care and a call within 72 hours can change everything. Suicide prevention is possible.
- Getting care early, before a crisis escalates, is one of the most powerful things health care can do for someone who is struggling.
- Connection, planning, and follow-up care make a real difference. When these pieces work together, they save lives.
If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here!
