The Jason Foundation and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) affiliated in 2004 to address the “silent epidemic” of youth suicide. The AFCA has encouraged their over 11,000 member coaches to help in the awareness and prevention of youth suicide. This affiliation has the potential to reach an extraordinary number of our youth throughout the nation, both student-athletes and the general public.
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. National Suicide Prevention Week is September 9– 15, 2018, beginning with World Suicide Prevention Day on the 10th. During this day and week, individuals and organizations alike will be drawing attention the problem of suicide and advocating the prevention of this terrible tragedy.
Anyone can participate in Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. There are certain activities that coaches, schools, and all types of organizations can conduct to bring awareness to suicide prevention. The awareness generated in September has the potential to have an enormous impact in our nation, even the chance to save a life. The Jason Foundation would like for you to consider being a part of this very important week by helping create awareness.
The Jason Foundation has created an Informational Packet for your use during September. Download this packet for information on Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and ideas for activities that you can conduct to help bring awareness to this terrible tragedy.
September Suicide Prevention Month Informational Packet – AFCA
