September is Teen Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Talking about suicide helps prevent suicide. That’s why every September is Teen Suicide Prevention Awareness Month—a time dedicated to talking about the issues, warning signs, and support services around youth suicide.
Help us spread the word! Part of preventing suicide is having the right resources to share and the right messages to raise awareness. Share our hotline information and any of the graphics below via email, text, or social media for #TSPA throughout September.
Also, keep an eye out on our social media for suicide prevention PSAs made by high school student-athletes and band members to share!
How can I help spread the word?
- Download any of the images on this page by right-clicking and saving it to your desktop. You can also simply drag it onto your desktop, or download all the images at once by clicking on the download button below.
- Log on to your favorite social media site, such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter/X, or TikTok.
- Copy and paste one of the sample messages below into your post—or create your own message about why teen suicide prevention matters to you.
- Add the #TSPA hashtag to your social media posts and tag Teen Lifeline. Follow our social media if you aren’t already!
- Facebook @Teen Lifeline
- LinkedIn @Teen Lifeline
- Instagram @teen_lifeline
- Twitter/X @602248TEEN
- TikTok @602248teen
- Upload to your post the #TSPA image your downloaded in step one.
- Include a link in your caption to our TSPA page for others to learn more: teenlifeline.org/tspa. (Note: Instagram doesn’t support links in captions, so include the link in your stories or bio and direct people there.)
- Post! Encourage your friends, family, and colleagues to join the #TSPA conversation by sharing #TSPA posts or making their own this September.
P.S. Have questions or want to do a special campaign with Teen Lifeline? Reach out to our Communications Specialist Elizabeth Hansen at elizabeth@teenlifeline.org.
Suggested Social Media Captions
Post 1: You’re not alone!
You’re not alone! September is Teen Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and I want you to know that you matter. Every one of you💙
Reach out to the teens in your life and remind them that you see them👀, hear them👂, and are there to support them🫂 And remember, if a teen has thoughts of suicide, @teen_lifeline is here to listen and help 24/7 at 602-248-8336. #TSPA
Post 2: 1 in 4
Did you know 1 in 4 Arizona teens have thoughts of suicide? #TSPA
If you or a teen you know has thoughts of suicide, reach out! There is help and there is hope.
Call or text @teen_lifeline to talk with a teen peer counselor at 602-248-8336. You’re not alone!
Post 3: Community resources
Do you, your friends, or your family need help? From mental health emergencies to shelter and support, use any of these resources to find help in Arizona: teenlifeline.org/local-resources
If you need help finding the right resource for your specific needs, @teen_lifeline and @211arizona can guide you:
> Call/text Teen Lifeline at 602-248-8336 for youth-focused resources
> Call 211 or visit 211arizona.org for a wide variety of resources across Arizona
Our community is here for you! #TSPA
Post 4: Teen Suicide Prevention Awareness Month fundraiser
September is Teen Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, so I’m raising money for Teen Lifeline to help prevent teen suicide! #TSPA
Last year, Teen Lifeline’s hotline answered nearly 48,000 calls and texts from teens in need of help and hope. Almost 15,000 of those calls and texts were from a teen considering suicide. After talking with a teen peer counselor, almost all of those teens felt better💙
Join me in supporting @teen_lifeline and the connections of hope they provide by sharing this post and making a donation to my fundraiser. Together, we can create a world where all teens feel hopeful! [Insert link to your fundraiser]
Post 1: You’re not alone!
You’re not alone! September is Teen Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and I want you to know that you matter. Every one of you💙
Reach out to the teens in your life and remind them that you see them, hear them, and are there to support them. And remember, if a teen has thoughts of suicide, the @Teen Lifeline hotline is here to listen and help 24/7 at 602-248-8336. #TSPA
Post 2: 1 in 4
Did you know 1 in 4 Arizona teens have thoughts of suicide? #TSPA
If you or a teen you know has thoughts of suicide, reach out! There is help and there is hope.
Call or text @Teen Lifeline to talk with a teen peer counselor at 602-248-8336. You’re not alone!
Post 3: Community resources
Do you, your friends, or your family need help? From mental health emergencies to shelter and support, use any of these resources to find help in Arizona: teenlifeline.org/local-resources
If you need help finding the right resource for your specific needs, @Teen Lifeline and @2-1-1 Arizona can guide you:
> Call/text Teen Lifeline at 602-248-8336 for youth-focused resources
> Call 211 or visit 211arizona.org for a wide variety of resources across Arizona
Our community is here for you! #TSPA
Post 4: Teen Suicide Prevention Awareness Month fundraiser
September is Teen Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, so I’m raising money for Teen Lifeline to help prevent teen suicide! #TSPA
Last year, Teen Lifeline’s hotline answered nearly 48,000 calls and texts from teens in need of help and hope. Almost 15,000 of those calls and texts were from a teen considering suicide. After talking with a teen peer counselor, almost all of those teens felt better.
Join me in supporting @Teen Lifeline and the connections of hope they provide by sharing this post and making a donation to my fundraiser. Together, we can create a world where all teens feel hopeful! [Insert link to your fundraiser]
Post 1: You’re not alone!
You’re not alone! September is Teen Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and I want you to know that you matter. Every one of you💙
Reach out to the teens in your life and remind them that you see them👀, hear them👂, and are there to support them🫂 And remember, if a teen has thoughts of suicide, @602248teen is here to listen and help 24/7 at 602-248-8336. #TSPA #TeenLifeline #MentalHealth
Post 2: 1 in 4
Did you know 1 in 4 Arizona teens have thoughts of suicide?
If you or a teen you know has thoughts of suicide, reach out! There is help and there is hope. Call or text @602248teen to talk with a teen peer counselor at 602-248-8336. You’re not alone! #TSPA #TeenLifeline #MentalHealth
Post 3: Community resources
Do you, your friends, or your family need help? From mental health emergencies to shelter and support, use any of these resources to find help in Arizona: teenlifeline.org/local-resources
If you need help finding the right resource for your specific needs, @602248teen and 211 Arizona can guide you:
> Call/text Teen Lifeline at 602-248-8336 for youth-focused resources
> Call 211 or visit 211arizona.org for a wide variety of resources across Arizona
Our community is here for you! #TSPA #TeenLifeline #Arizona
Post 4: Teen Suicide Prevention Awareness Month fundraiser
September is Teen Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, so I’m raising money for Teen Lifeline to help prevent teen suicide! #TSPA
Last year, Teen Lifeline’s hotline answered nearly 48,000 calls and texts from teens in need of help and hope. Almost 15,000 of those calls and texts were from a teen considering suicide. After talking with a teen peer counselor, almost all of those teens felt better💙
Join me in supporting @602248teen and the connections of hope they provide by sharing this post and making a donation to my fundraiser. Together, we can create a world where all teens feel hopeful! [Insert link to your fundraiser]
Post 1: You’re not alone!
You’re not alone! September is Teen Suicide Prevention Awareness Month #TSPA
Check in with teens in your life and tell them you see them👀, hear them👂, and support them🫂
If you have thoughts of suicide, reach out! Teens can call/text @602248teen for help💙
Post 2: 1 in 4
Did you know 1 in 4 Arizona teens have thoughts of suicide? #TSPA
If you or a teen you know has thoughts of suicide, reach out! There is help and there is hope.
Call or text @602248teen to talk with a teen peer counselor at 602-248-8336. You’re not alone!
Post 3: Community resources
Do you, your friends, or your family need help? From mental health emergencies to shelter and support, use any of these resources to find help in Arizona: teenlifeline.org/local-resources
Our community is here for you! @602248teen #TSPA
Post 4: Teen Suicide Prevention Awareness Month fundraiser
September is Teen Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, so I’m raising $$$ for @602248TEEN to help prevent teen suicide! #TSPA
Last year, the hotline answered 48,000 calls/texts from teens in need of hope. Almost all felt better after calling💙
Donate at [Insert link to your fundraiser]
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If you or someone you know is struggling with their mental health, REACH OUT!
Talking about mental health problems and life challenges can literally save lives. Crisis hotlines like Teen Lifeline are here to help you and your loved ones through any crisis. You’re not alone!
Teen Lifeline
Teen Lifeline’s peer-to-peer crisis hotline is here to help Arizona teens and adults concerned for a teen 24/7/365.
- Calls are answered 24/7/365
- Texting Hours: 12 – 9 p.m. Monday – Friday & 3 – 9 p.m. Saturday/Sunday
- Peer Counseling: 3 – 9 p.m. daily
Call or text Teen Lifeline at 602-248-8336.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
If you need help for an adult or someone outside of Arizona, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988) is ready to help anyone in the US experiencing a mental health crisis. Call, text, and online chat are all answered 24/7/365.
Call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.
Chat online with a National Suicide Prevention Lifeline counselor at 988lifeline.org/chat.
Local Resources
There is a whole community of support behind you! Click the button below to see our list of agencies assisting Arizonans with mental health and related services.
Start a social media fundraiser for Teen Lifeline!
Everyone deserves to feel connected to people who care. 1 in 3 high schoolers struggle with feeling sad and hopeless—for many teens, Teen Lifeline is the connection of hope that keeps them going.
You have the power to show teens they’re not alone—by sharing nonprofit posts, donating, and enlisting friends and family into the effort through peer-to-peer fundraising to support the connections of hope teens rely on Teen Lifeline for.
Join us by starting a fundraiser on social media so that every teen knows they have a strong community of support behind them.
