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Stories about Black History Month

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Mental Health Resources for Black and African American Communities

In recognition of Black History Month this February, we encourage you to use and circulate the following list of programs and national resources focused on Black and African American mental health and suicide prevention.

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Suicide Does Not Discriminate: Normalizing the Conversation Around Suicide in the Black and African American Community

L.E.T.S. Save Lives is an effort to help normalize the conversation regarding suicide in the Black and African American community. It is a reminder that the danger of losing hope and social connection is not exclusive to any one race or culture, and neither is the opportunity to create pathways to restore hope.

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Coming Together to Prevent Suicide in Black Communities

Part of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Elevating Voices for Long-Lasting Change town hall series, which convenes leading experts in mental health and suicide prevention from diverse communities to improve public understanding of their range of experiences and support their unique needs.