September is Suicide Prevention Month
Join us in shaping a future without suicide
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness of suicide and promote effective strategies for prevention. It is an opportunity to encourage open conversations about mental health and ensure that anyone struggling know they are not alone.
We encourage you to get involved by sharing suicide prevention resources, offering encouragement, or financially supporting Trillium’s mission to build brighter futures with children, families and communities. Your actions can help us foster hope and ensure that every young person feels seen, heard, and valued.
Join us in making a difference.
How you can help
Share a glimmer of hope
We all recognize triggers—those moments that lead to tough emotions and reactions. But have you discovered glimmers? Whether it’s a smile from a stranger or a breathtaking sunset, it is a brief burst of positivity that can brighten your day.
Brighten someone’s day right now! Send a note of encouragement to a child, parent, or staff member at Trillium. Your thoughtful message might just be the glimmer they need to feel loved and supported.
Support self-care kits for kids
Self-care is about more than feeling good—it’s a vital life skill for building resilience. Self-care can come in a variety of ways. For the kids in our care, items like sensory stickers and fidgets can help them manage stress and anxiety as they navigate their mental health journey. When you purchase from our wish list, you’ll help us create self-care kits that comfort and teach kids about resilience. Your support shows them they’re not alone.
Join our community of supporters
Imagine a world where every child receives the support they need to thrive. At Trillium, we work closely with children, families, and communities to build brighter futures. But we need your help.
Your support—whether a one-time gift, a monthly donation, or including us in your estate planning—drives our mission forward. Every contribution, big or small, creates lasting positive change in mental health care. Join us in making a difference today.
Take 5 to Save Lives
We can all play an important role in preventing suicide. Make a difference today and join the Take 5 movement - #Take5toSaveLives. Learn the 5 easy action steps that can save a life and share them with others:
Learn the signs
Know how to find help
Do something to get involved
Talk about suicide prevention
Share the 5 steps
Walk for Hope
The Out of the Darkness Community Walks unite us in the fight against suicide, offering a platform to share stories and support one another. Join Trillium in supporting AFSP’s #OutOfTheDarkness movement by taking part in a walk near you.
September 7: Bend, OR
September 21: Scappoose, OR
September 22: Eugene, OR
October 5: Portland, OR
October 12: Salem, OR
If you or someone you know needs help, call or text #988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, to speak to a trained crisis counselor 24/7/365.