Onondaga County Suicide Prevention Coalition

09/10/2026

Every conversation matters.

Every check-in can make a difference.

Today, on World Su***de Prevention Day, we are reminded that compassion, understanding, and simply being present can help someone feel less alone.

Su***de prevention begins with creating spaces where people feel safe to be honest about what they’re going through.

A small act of kindness may be the hope someone needs today.

If you’re struggling or need someone to talk to, support is available, call or text 988 any time.

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09/09/2026

🎙️ Recorded a Podcast today for "Check It Out" on WCNY Community FM! Airing this Saturday.

Nichole Hotchkiss sat down with Tom and Maggie to talk about the work we're doing with the Onondaga County Su***de Prevention Coalition 💜especially timely as we're in the middle of Su***de Prevention Awareness Month.

Tune in Saturday morning to hear the conversation. Link to listen coming soon!!

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09/08/2026

Today, 9/8 is 988 Day. 💜

Three numbers can create a connection when someone needs it most.

The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for anyone experiencing emotional distress, a mental health or substance use crisis, or thoughts of su***de.

You don’t have to wait until a crisis becomes an emergency to reach out. You can call, text, or chat 988 for yourself or because you’re concerned about someone you love.

This Su***de Prevention Month, help us make sure everyone in our community knows:

There is hope. There is help. There is 988.

Because hope is a community effort. 💜

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09/07/2026

Tomorrow, 9/8, is 💜

People reach out to 988 for many different reasons. They may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, lonely, hopeless, worried about someone they love, or simply need someone to talk to.

Whatever the reason, support is available.

Throughout , we’ll be sharing some of the reasons people reach out for help and reminding our community that you don’t have to wait for a crisis to connect with 988.

What’s your reason?

If you or someone you know needs support, call, text or chat 988 anytime, 24/7.

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09/06/2026

📍Carnegie Building

💜 149 lives lost to su***de in Onondaga County between 2020–2022 (NYS Health Connector). Behind every number is a person, a family, a community left changed. This September, the Carnegie building glows purple for Su***de Prevention Awareness Month — a reminder that help, hope, and connection are here. Call or text 988, 24/7.

Source: NYS Health Connector (NYSDOH)

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09/05/2026

📍Onondaga County Courthouse

Lighting it up purple for Su***de Prevention Awareness Month

Grateful to have coordinated with the county to get local landmarks lit up in purple this month!! Thank you for the support in raising awareness.

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09/04/2026

📍The Upstate Medical University Arena at The Oncenter War Memorial

Glowing purple this month in honor of Su***de Prevention Awareness Month 💜

Every light is a reminder: you are not alone, help is available, and hope is real. If you or someone you love is struggling, reach out to the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline — call or text 988, any time.

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09/01/2026

💜 Keep an eye out for purple across CNY this month!

In recognition of Su***de Prevention Month, buildings and landmarks throughout our community are lighting up purple to raise awareness for su***de prevention, honor those impacted by su***de, and remind everyone that hope and support are always within reach.

Look for these CNY landmarks glowing purple this month:

💜 Everson Museum of Art – All month
💜 Carnegie Library – All month
💜 Onondaga County Courthouse – All month
💜 War Memorial – All month
💜 The Oncenter – All month
💜 JMA Wireless Dome – September 20–26
💜 Syracuse City Hall

We’ll be sharing photos throughout September as CNY lights up for hope. 📸💜

A special thank you to each of these community partners for helping us shine a light on su***de prevention and remind our community that Hope Is a Community Effort.

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08/30/2026

Today is National Grief Awareness Day.
Grief can take many forms, and we all experience it differently. Take a moment today to remind yourself that there is no right or wrong way to grieve.

Your journey is your own. Learn more about grief: BeWell.ny.gov/grief

08/30/2026