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Awareness that leads to action

Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Resources

You do not have to suffer in silence. Strength of a Woman Movement connects individuals, families, churches, schools, and communities with trusted information that can help them recognize warning signs, begin honest conversations, find support, and take the next step toward healing.

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Get help now

Call or text 988

If you or someone you know may be in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. For emotional distress or suicidal thoughts, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. It is free and confidential.

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Veterans: Call 988 and press 1, text 838255, or visit the Veterans Crisis Line. Spanish-language support: Call 988 and press 2 or text AYUDA to 988.

If you are worried about someone

Take concerns seriously. Stay with the person when it is safe to do so, listen without judgment, ask directly whether they are thinking about suicide, and connect them with 988 or emergency help. Do not promise to keep thoughts of suicide secret.

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Learn and connect

Mental Health Education

Understanding mental health can reduce shame and make it easier to seek help. Explore reliable information about depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, stress, treatment, recovery, and supporting loved ones.

National Institute of Mental Health

Research-based information, brochures, statistics, and health-topic education.

Explore NIMH

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Education, support, personal stories, family resources, and community programs.

Visit NAMI

SAMHSA

Federal mental-health, substance-use, treatment, recovery, and family-support information.

Find Support
Know the signs

Suicide Prevention

Suicide is preventable. Learning the risk factors and warning signs, asking caring questions, reducing access to lethal means, and connecting people to qualified support can save lives.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Warning signs, crisis support, ways to help, and shareable awareness materials.

Visit 988 Lifeline

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Education, research, survivor support, advocacy, videos, and local chapters.

Explore AFSP

Suicide Prevention Resource Center

Training and evidence-informed resources for communities and organizations.

Visit SPRC

CDC Suicide Prevention

Public-health information, data, and community prevention strategies.

View CDC Resources
Support every generation

Youth & Young Adults

Young people need safe adults, early support, and spaces where their concerns are heard.

The Jed Foundation

Mental-health and suicide-prevention information for teens, young adults, families, schools, and colleges.

Visit JED

NAMI Youth Resources

Peer-informed education and support for kids, teens, young adults, and families.

Explore Youth Resources

AFSP for Parents

Guidance for parents and caregivers on teen mental health and suicide prevention.

Read Parent Guidance
Strength is not silence

Men’s Mental Health

Men and boys deserve room to name pain, ask for help, receive care, and heal without shame.

Support is part of healing

Women’s Mental Health

Caregiving, trauma, pregnancy, menopause, grief, health concerns, and life transitions can affect emotional well-being.

Culturally responsive support

Black Mental Health

Culture, faith, family, discrimination, access to care, and community experience can shape how mental health is understood and supported.

Black Mental Health Alliance

Culturally relevant education, programs, and resources.

Visit BMHA

Therapy for Black Men

A therapist directory and information created to improve access for Black men and boys.

Visit Therapy for Black Men

BEAM

Community-centered healing justice education and tools for Black communities.

Visit BEAM
Help close to home

North Carolina Resources

NAMI North Carolina

State and local affiliates, education, support groups, and advocacy.

Visit NAMI NC

NC Department of Health and Human Services

State mental-health, crisis, and behavioral-health information.

View NC Resources

NC 211

Confidential information and referrals for health and human services across North Carolina.

Search NC 211

FindTreatment.gov

A confidential federal locator for mental-health and substance-use treatment.

Find Treatment
Watch and listen

Videos & Podcasts

Explore trusted conversations about mental health, suicide prevention, recovery, grief, family support, and culturally responsive care.

A full year of awareness

12-Month Weekly Awareness Schedule

SOAW will feature one trusted organization or resource every week. Open each month to view the planned weekly themes.

January — Mental Wellness and New Beginnings
  1. Mental Health America: confidential screening and self-reflection.
  2. NIMH: when and how to seek professional support.
  3. NAMI: supporting a loved one.
  4. SAMHSA: treatment and recovery pathways.
  5. SOAW Reflection: beginning again and allowing support.
February — Relationships, Connection and Heart Health
  1. NAMI: social connection and mental wellness.
  2. JED: helping a friend who may be struggling.
  3. 988 Lifeline: how to help someone else.
  4. Therapy for Black Girls: boundaries, relationships, or self-compassion.
March — Women, Healing and Self-Advocacy
  1. NIMH: women and mental health.
  2. Postpartum Support International: pregnancy and postpartum support.
  3. Mental Health America: anxiety and depression education.
  4. NAMI Personal Stories: a hopeful healing story.
April — Stress Awareness and Faith Community Support
  1. NIMH: recognizing and coping with stress.
  2. Mental Health First Aid: recognizing and responding to challenges.
  3. NAMI FaithNet: welcoming mental-health conversations in faith communities.
  4. SAMHSA: compassionate support connected to care.
May — Mental Health Awareness Month
  1. Mental Health America: current Mental Health Month guide.
  2. NAMI: current awareness campaign.
  3. NIMH: mental-health myths and facts.
  4. SAMHSA: treatment and recovery support.
  5. SOAW Community Spotlight: one healthy coping practice and one trusted resource.
June — Men’s Mental Health and PTSD Awareness
  1. NIMH: men and mental health.
  2. Man Therapy: stigma-reducing support for men.
  3. VA National Center for PTSD: education for veterans and families.
  4. Therapy for Black Men: culturally responsive care.
July — Black Mental Health and 988 Awareness
  1. Black Mental Health Alliance: culturally responsive resources.
  2. BEAM: community healing and peer support.
  3. Therapy for Black Girls: podcast or therapist directory.
  4. 988 Lifeline: what to expect when contacting 988.
  5. AFSP: resources for Black communities.
August — Youth, Back to School and Family Support
  1. JED: back-to-school mental health.
  2. NAMI: teen and young-adult support.
  3. AFSP: guidance for parents.
  4. The Trevor Project: affirming resources for LGBTQ+ youth.
September — Suicide Prevention Month
  1. SAMHSA: current Suicide Prevention Month toolkit.
  2. 988 Lifeline: warning signs and 988 Day awareness.
  3. AFSP: Talk Away the Dark or Talk Saves Lives.
  4. SPRC: evidence-informed community prevention.
  5. SOAW Hope and Remembrance: remembrance centered on hope, healing, and prevention.
October — Depression Awareness and World Mental Health Day
  1. Mental Health America: depression screening and education.
  2. World Health Organization: World Mental Health Day on October 10.
  3. NAMI: Mental Illness Awareness Week.
  4. NIMH: depression signs, treatment, and help-seeking.
November — Caregivers, Grief and Veterans
  1. NAMI: family and caregiver support.
  2. Veterans Crisis Line: support for veterans and loved ones.
  3. AFSP: support after suicide loss.
  4. SAMHSA: coping during difficult seasons.
December — Holiday Stress, Grief and Hope
  1. NAMI: holiday stress and healthy boundaries.
  2. 988 Lifeline: crisis support is available every day, including holidays.
  3. Mental Health America: loneliness, grief, and seasonal well-being.
  4. SOAW Year-End Hope: remembrance, resilience, and permission to seek help.

Before each weekly post, SOAW will confirm that the linked page is active and select the organization’s newest relevant article, video, toolkit, or campaign asset.

Responsible awareness

How SOAW Shares Resources

  • We link visitors to the original article, video, podcast, or toolkit rather than republishing copyrighted content.
  • We use official video embeds when an organization permits embedding.
  • We avoid graphic descriptions, images, and details about suicide methods.
  • We use respectful language and center help-seeking, hope, support, and recovery.
  • Faith, music, inspiration, and peer support are not presented as replacements for professional care.
  • Links and crisis language are reviewed regularly.

Disclaimer: The information and links on this page are provided for education and community awareness only. Strength of a Woman Movement is not a crisis center, medical provider, mental-health treatment provider, or substitute for professional diagnosis, advice, or care. SOAW does not control external websites and inclusion does not constitute endorsement of every statement, service, or provider associated with an organization. If you are experiencing a mental-health emergency or are in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or considering suicide, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.