Hosted by the Office of Diversity and Equity. 

September is Suicide Prevention Month (SPM), which includes National Suicide Prevention Week (September 6-12, 2020) and World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10). SPM aims to empower everyone in the community to prevent suicide. 

For 2020, San Mateo County, Star Vista and partners are promoting the theme of “Stronger Together.” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirms that studies show that connectedness is overall an important protective factor for suicide and states, “[c]onnectedness between individuals can lead to increased frequency of social contact, lowered levels of social isolation or loneliness, and an increased number of positive relationships.” 2020 has been a year of unprecedented challenge, and yet we have seen how communities can come together in innovative and supportive ways. 

Each year, the San Mateo County Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Office of Diversity & Equity (ODE) and Suicide Prevention Committee (SPC) publishes a list of events supporting Suicide Prevention Month broadly across local providers, partners and community in San Mateo County. ODE and SPC will be partnering with Star Vista to administer this year’s mini-grants for selected recipients.

[Click here to view list of events and registration information]