Get Involved
Get Involved
Looking for ways to get involved with your community for Suicide Prevention Month? Check out some ways to support this below!
This September, San Mateo County is lifting up “The Weight We Carry”—recognizing the visible and invisible burdens that can affect our mental health and well-being, including emotional pain, stress, grief, isolation, and social expectations. These burdens can be especially significant for men and boys, including those of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.
We all carry something. And we don’t have to carry it alone.
Throughout the month, we invite our community to lighten the load together by creating opportunities for connection, starting conversations, sharing resources, and making it easier for people to find support.
City Proclamation Schedule
Support Suicide Prevention Month by attending your city's proclamation
Throughout September, cities across San Mateo County are recognizing Suicide Prevention Month and reaffirming their commitment to building safer, more connected communities where everyone can find hope, support, and a sense of belonging.
City proclamations are an opportunity for local leaders and community members to come together, raise awareness, and recognize that suicide prevention is a shared responsibility. We invite you to join us at a city council meeting to show your support and help carry hope forward, together.
Social Media
Help us spread the word this September as we come together to raise awareness, strengthen connection, and support suicide prevention in San Mateo County.
San Mateo County Health (@SMCHealth) will share social media posts throughout September Suicide Prevention Month on Facebook and Instagram. Community partners are invited to help amplify these messages by sharing or reposting our content on your own social media channels.
Suicide Prevention Committee
Each year, San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services’ Office of Diversity and Equity (BHRS’ ODE) and Star-Vista partners with local agencies, clients/consumers and family members, and community members to form the Suicide Prevention Month Committee. The committee advises on priorities and collaborates to host events.
Thank you to our many partners who helped make Suicide Prevention Month happen this year!