September
National Suicide Prevention
Awareness Month
Hope, help, and healing can make a difference.
This September, our Wildcat community is coming together
to raise awareness, recognize warning signs, share resources,
and remind one another that no one has to struggle alone.
988
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 for free, confidential
support for anyone experiencing emotional distress,
thoughts of suicide, a mental health crisis,
or a substance use crisis.
Important Dates in September 2026
1–30
September 1–30
National Suicide Prevention Month
6–12
September 6–12
National Suicide Prevention Week
10
September 10
World Suicide Prevention Day
Know the Signs
Changes in behavior, mood, or daily habits can sometimes
indicate that someone is struggling. Knowing the signs can
help us recognize when someone may need support.
Feeling hopeless
Feeling like a burden
Avoiding social interaction
Dramatic mood swings
Poor sleep
Giving away possessions
Increased substance use
Collecting or saving pills
Aggressive, impulsive, or reckless behavior
5 Action Steps to Help Someone
If you are concerned that someone may be thinking about suicide,
these five steps can help you support them.
1
Ask
Ask directly:
“Are you thinking about killing yourself?”
2
Be There
Listen without judgment and acknowledge their feelings.
3
Help Keep Them Safe
Reduce their access to lethal items or places.
4
Help Them Connect
Call or text the
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at
988.
5
Follow Up
Stay in touch and continue checking in
to see how they are doing.
Know Your Resources
Help is available 24 hours a day.
Students, families, and community members are encouraged
to reach out when support is needed.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text: 988
Free, confidential support for anyone in distress,
including thoughts of suicide, mental health crises,
or substance use crises.
Visit 988lifeline.org
Crisis Text Line
Text
HOME,
TALK,
or BAY
to 741741.
Free, confidential, 24/7 crisis support
by text message.
The Trevor Project
Call 866-488-7386
or text START
to 678678.
24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention
support for LGBTQ young people.
California Youth Crisis Line
Call or text
800-843-5200.
A 24/7 statewide emergency response system
for youth ages 12–24 and families in crisis.
Solano County Mental Health Crisis Line
Call
707-428-1131.
24-hour local mental health crisis support.
NAMI Solano Mobile Crisis Unit
Call
707-806-0866.
Local mobile crisis support for those needing
in-person assistance.
Wildcats Supporting Wildcats
Wildcat Wall of Hope
Throughout Suicide Prevention Awareness Month,
students will have an opportunity to share messages
of hope, love, and encouragement
with members of our school community who may be struggling.
The Wildcat Wall of Hope filled with messages
from our school community.
Wildcats sharing messages of hope,
love, and encouragement.
During Advisory
Students will receive colored index cards
from their advisory teacher.
Write a message of
hope, love, or encouragement
for someone who may be struggling,
then return the card to your teacher.
Counselors will collect the cards
and begin adding them to our
Wildcat Wall of Hope.
Thursday, September 10
During lunch, the Wildcat Wall of Hope
will be displayed in the
quad.
A table with additional index cards
will be available so students and staff
can write and add more messages
throughout lunch.
Our goal is simple: spread support,
encouragement, and hope throughout our campus.