Governor Evers Recognizes Suicide Prevention Month

Thursday, September 11th, 2025 -- 12:00 PM

Gov. Tony Evers recognized Suicide Prevention Month, reminding Wisconsinites of the resources available to those in crisis and encouraging folks to take care of themselves and each other.

Gov. Evers proclaimed September 7-13, 2025, as “Suicide Prevention Week,” as well as the entire month of September as “Suicide Prevention Month,” in accordance with national and global commemorations.

If you or someone you know is in imminent danger or experiencing a medical emergency, call 911. If you are having thoughts of suicide or hurting yourself, call your county’s crisis line.

Additionally, anyone in need of support can call, text, or chat the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at all hours of the day or night to talk with a trained counselor. This service is free and confidential. Additional mental health resources are available on the Wisconsin Department of Health Services’ website at Mental Health: Healthy Living.

Wisconsinites can reach out to the governor’s office if they are in need of support, shelter, safety, or other critical services, or they can call or text 2-1-1 to get connected to local services in their community, including mental health support, help if they are experiencing domestic violence, assistance with energy and utility bills, or help finding a local food pantry.

211 Wisconsin is a free and confidential service that spans all 72 counties with regionally based teams that understand the unique needs of each county. Help is available by phone, text, chat, and online guided searches to find the critical services an individual may need.

Families can find helpful resources and mental health tools for kids on the Office of Children’s Mental Health website here, including Feelings Thermometers to help kids navigate and explain their emotions, a guide for families on how to access children’s mental health services, a guide for how to handle a mental health crisis, as well as phone numbers for support lines for kids, parents, and caregivers, including support lines specifically for LGBTQ youth, kids of color, and more.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.