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Suicide Prevention Month

Hope starts with a conversation.

September is Suicide Prevention Month. ODMHSAS is joining communities across Oklahoma to raise awareness, strengthen connections and remind Oklahomans that help is available.

Whether you share a You Good? graphic, create a Wall of Hope, wear teal or purple or simply check in with someone you care about, you can help keep Oklahomans safe by raising awareness about suicide.

Key Dates

Sept. 8: 988 Day
Gov. Kevin Stitt has proclaimed Sept. 8 as 988 Day in Oklahoma. The Skydance Bridge in Oklahoma City will glow yellow and purple in recognition of the 988 Mental Health Lifeline's four-year anniversary.

Sept. 10: Wear Teal for Hope Day
Wear teal or purple to show your support for suicide prevention and start conversations about hope, connection and mental health.

Sept. 10: National Suicide Prevention Day
The Skydance Bridge in Oklahoma City will glow teal and purple in recognition of National Suicide Prevention Day.

All month: Events across Oklahoma
Organizations and communities across the state are hosting activities and events to raise awareness and connect Oklahomans with resources.

Sometimes checking in starts with two words: You good?

You Good? is an Oklahoma campaign built around a simple idea: check in with the people around you and make it easier to talk about mental health and substance use.

The 2026 campaign includes messages created to reach populations at increased risk or who may face unique barriers to seeking support, including:

  • Veterans
  • Older adults
  • Rural Oklahomans
  • Middle-aged men
  • Tribal communities

Caption 1:

Sometimes “You good?” is just a question.
Sometimes it’s an invitation to really talk. 
Ask it. Mean it. Listen to the answer.
And if you need someone to talk to, call or text 988. 
#YouGood #988Oklahoma #MentalHealth #SuicideAwarenessMonth 

Caption :2

“Yeah, I’m good.”
Maybe they are. Maybe they aren’t.
If something feels off, stay in the conversation. Ask again. Listen.
And if you’re the one having a hard time, call or text 988. 
#YouGood #988Oklahoma #MentalHealthMatters ##SuicideAwarenessMonth

Caption 3: 

Not every conversation starts with “I need help."
Sometimes it starts with: 
“I’ve had a rough week.” 
“I haven’t been sleeping.” 
“I’m just not myself lately.”
Whatever your first words are, 988 is here to listen. Call or text 988. 
#YouGood #988Oklahoma #988Lifeline #SuicideAwarenessMonth #MentalHealth

Caption 4:

You don’t need a special reason to call someone you care about.
If it’s been a while, reach out. Ask how they’re doing. Stay on the phone a little longer.
Sometimes checking in matters more than you know. If more support is needed, call or text 988.
#YouGood #988Oklahoma #StayConnected

Caption 1:

Haven’t seen someone around lately? They’ve gotten quieter? Something just seems off?
Check in.
A call, a text or a simple “You good?” can start a conversation."
If you or someone you know needs someone to talk to, call or text 988. 
#YouGood #988Oklahoma #Oklahoma #RuralOklahoma #MentalHealth

Caption 2:

You know when your people aren’t quite themselves.
Don’t overthink the check-in.
Call. Stop by. Ask, “You good?” Then make time for the answer.
If more support is needed, call or text 988. 
#YouGood #988Oklahoma #SuicideAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMatters 

Caption 3:

Sometimes people tell you they’re struggling.
Sometimes you just notice they haven’t been themselves lately.
Trust that instinct. Check in.
And if you or someone you know needs someone to talk to, call or text 988.
#YouGood #988Oklahoma #RuralOklahoma ##SuicideAwarenessMonth #MentalHealth

Caption 1:

You looked out for the people beside you. Keep checking on each other. 
And when someone asks you, give them the real answer.
Veterans can call 988 and press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line. 
#YouGood #988Oklahoma #Veterans #VeteransCrisisLine #MentalHealth 

Caption 2:

If something from your service is still weighing on you, talking about it is okay. Confidential support is available 24/7 through the Veterans Crisis Line by calling or texting 988 and pressing 1. 
#YouGood #988Oklahoma #Veterans #VeteransCrisisLine #MentalHealthAwareness

Caption 3:

Some things are hard to talk about. That doesn’t mean you have to keep them to yourself. Start wherever you can.
Veterans can call 988 and press 1 to reach the Veterans Crisis Line 24/7.
#YouGood #988Oklahoma #Veterans #VeteransCrisisLine

Caption 1: 

You’ve spent a lifetime showing up for the people you love. You deserve someone to show up for you, too. 
Whether you need someone to listen, talk things through, or simply check in, support is available. Call or text 988. 
#YouGood #988Oklahoma #OlderAdults #MentalHealth #StayConnected

Caption 2: 

Maybe you’re the one who makes the calls. Checks on the family. Makes sure everyone else is okay.
Today, answer the question for yourself:
How are you?
If you need someone to talk to, call or text 988.
#YouGood #988Oklahoma #OlderAdults #MentalHealthMatters #Connection 

Caption 3: 

You show up for a lot of people.
Make sure you’re checking in with yourself, too.
If things haven’t felt right lately, talk to someone you trust or call or text 988. 
#YouGood #988Oklahoma #OlderAdults #CheckIn #MentalHealth

Caption 1: 

Work’s been a lot. Money’s tight. Things at home aren’t great. You haven’t been sleeping.
When someone asks, “You good?” you don’t always have to say yes.
Talk to someone you trust. Or call or text 988.
#YouGood #988Oklahoma #MensMentalHealth

Caption 2:
Work. Family. Bills. Expectations. There can be a lot on your shoulders. 
You don’t have to carry it all alone. 
If you need someone to listen, call or text 988. 
#YouGood #988Oklahoma #MensMentalHealth #MentalHealth #Oklahoma

Caption 3:

“Just tired.” “Work’s been crazy.” “I’m fine.”
Sometimes that’s exactly what it means.
Sometimes worth checking on the guy next to you. 
If you or someone you know needs someone to talk to, call or text 988. 
#YouGood #988Oklahoma #MensMentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #CheckIn

Caption 4:

You’re there for your family. Your friends. Your coworkers. The people who count on you. 
Make sure someone is there for you, too. 
Call or text 988 anytime. 
#YouGood #988Oklahoma #MensMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #Oklahoma

Caption 1:

Our voices, our stories, and our traditions matter. Staying connected to one another helps keep our communities strong.
If you need someone to listen, call or text 988.
#YouGood #988Oklahoma #NativeCommunities #MentalHealth #Connection 

Caption 2:

Talking about what we’re carrying isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s a way to care for ourselves, our families, and our communities.
988 is here to listen—24/7. Call or text 988. 
#YouGood #988Oklahoma #NativeVoices #MentalHealthMatters #TalkItOut

Caption 3:

Our traditions carry our stories forward.Your presence matters to the people, places and traditions that make you who you are. If you need someone to listen, call or text 988. 
#YouGood #988Oklahoma #NativeCommunities #StayConnected #988Lifeline

#StepUp4Hope

#StepUp4Hope gives individuals, workplaces and community organizations simple ways to participate throughout September.

Create a Wall of Hope
Create a space where people can share messages of hope and encouragement. Include mental health resources and prominently display 988 information.

Wear teal or purple
Wear teal or purple Sept. 10 and invite your employees, friends, family or community to join you.

Move + connect
Practice self-care by moving and connecting with others. Take a walk with a friend, organize a group activity or find another way to spend time together.

Share your StepUp4Hope activities

Post photos and activities using #StepUp4Hope and help show how Oklahoma is stepping up for suicide prevention.

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