Featured Speakers: K.C. Dahl, Learfield, and Casey Muckler, Department of Mental Health
Topic: Promoting Suicide Prevention and 988 in Your Community
Join the Movement for Mental Health Awareness
Help spread the word about 988 through these initiatives:
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Distribute swag bags with 988 to schools, churches, and local businesses.
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Promote 988 on billboards and bus wraps.
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Share 988 at community events like parades and fairs.
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Amplify the message on social media and wear 988 shirts.
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Discuss 988 in mental health training sessions.
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Paint fire hydrants with 988 messages in the community.
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Provide wallet cards to law enforcement for distribution.
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Post 988 flyers in schools, businesses, and churches.
Together, we can impact mental health awareness!
Quick and Clever Insights
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Prepare for conversations on what to expect when you call or text 988
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Advising people on using 988 vs 911
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Training peer groups to have conversations about 988
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Providing translated 988 materials or materials with people that look like the population being served
Inspiring Initiatives for Mental Health & Suicide Prevention
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Develop a Local Resource Guide – A quick reference for suicide prevention support.
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Design a One-Pager – Share essential crisis resources in your area.
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Host an Awareness Walk – Bring the community together for suicide prevention.
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Launch a Youth Survey – Gather insights to better support young people.
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Build a Youth Coalition – Empower young voices in mental health advocacy.
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Create Targeted Materials – Support high-risk groups with tailored resources.
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Offer Free Community Trainings – Equip others with life-saving skills.
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Partner with Veteran Organizations – Support those who have served.
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Use Storytelling for Impact – Personal stories drive awareness and change.
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Elevate World Suicide Prevention Day – Make it a meaningful community event.
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Organize a Local Conference – Unite experts, advocates, and community members.
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Promote Protective Factors for Youth – Strengthen resilience and support systems.
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Address Firearm Suicide Prevention – Advocate for responsible safety measures.
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Create a Mindfulness Walk – Engage the five senses and highlight 988 resources.
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Assemble Mindfulness Kits – Provide students with calming tools.
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Collaborate with Campus Groups – Strengthen student-led mental health efforts.
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Host Plays & Documentaries – Use the arts to spark conversations.
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Empower Neighborhoods – Help communities design their own mental health events.