September 5th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

September is Suicide Prevention Month and in particular, attention is being directed to September 8th – 988 Day.  988 Day is an event designed to raise awareness about the 988 Suicide and Crisis lifeline, available 24 hours a day with 11,000 counselors nationwide. This year’s theme is Compassionate Help – Anytime – Anywhere. Monica Johnson, Director of the 988 Offices, says building awareness is essential for people needing help…

  

“In September we celebrate national Suicide Prevention Month and so we really want to make sure that we’re lifting up this resource because it is important for people to know that help is there when you need it.”