The Lethal Means Awareness Committee in collaboration with the Education and Advocacy Committee of the Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board (CTSAB) has developed a library of short videos with individual messages of suicide prevention. This collection “It’s ok to talk about…suicide” is now being made available to you.
A goal of this project is to reduce stigma by showing people willing to talk about suicide. The videos were recorded at the May 2024 Inspiring Hope: Coming Together for Suicide Prevention conference. Each video uses the state’s 1 WORD, 1 VOICE, 1 LIFE brand, opens with the statement, “It’s ok to talk about…suicide,” includes a message from a CT resident, the CTSAB website, and the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. We are very grateful to everyone who had the courage to participate and share their messages with us.
The Veterans Crisis Line is always here to help.
If you’re struggling, don’t keep it to yourself: reach out.
Today’s youth are struggling with suicide at younger ages.
Your voice is valued & deserves to be here.
Take a suicide prevention training.
Healing is not a linear process.
Recovery is possible. It’s a miraculous process. Don’t give up.
Safely storing firearms can help prevent suicide.
Please know others are thinking of you and do care.
Maybe we have something in common. Let me listen.
The minute you feel heard, you begin to heal.
Wait one more day. Things can get better.
You have survived your bad days. Keep going.
We ask the questions to deliver hope.
It’s important to talk about suicide. If you’re concerned, ask the question.
There is a community here who cares about you.
We need to help people find their hope, because hope is everything.
Living here on Earth is totally worth it.
I want other young people who are struggling to know you are not alone.
Stay in the fight.
I want everyone to know that there is hope out there. Just ask.
It’s ok to talk about suicide. It will get better.
Good vibes save lives. If you know someone who is struggling, reach out and let them know you care.
Hope is out there. If you’re struggling, you can call or text 988.
Suicide prevention is planting seeds of hope in communities.
If you are struggling, know that you are not alone. You can call or text 988.
I found that the best help for me was therapy and substance use recovery.
Call the Veteran’s Crisis Line at 988 – press 1 – to help those who have served.
All will not always be well, but it will be good in the end. If it’s not good, it’s not the end.
