In honor of Suicide Prevention Month, we’re sharing these compassionate resources to help support anyone who may be struggling.
Mental illness is not an easy thing to talk about. In a time of unprecedented isolation and loneliness, many people of all ages and backgrounds are struggling.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Of course, suicide prevention and healing the underlying suffering is collective work that goes on every day of the year.
If you or someone you love is struggling with despair, please know you’re not alone. Here are some resources you can reach out to if you are in need of support:
- In the USA and Canada, call or text 988 for 24/7 support
- In Australia, text 0477 13 11 14 or call 13 11 14 for 24/7 support
- In the UK, text the word “shout” to 85258 for 24/7 support
- In the Philippines, call +63 2 8893 7603 for 24/7 support
- Don’t see your country listed here? You can find help wherever you are here.
If you’d like to know more about how mindfulness teachers are actively engaged in helping people navigate this difficult road, you can read about Andrew Safer’s work in this interview.
