The Jason Foundation and the National Organization of Coaches Association Directors (NOCAD) affiliated to address the “silent epidemic” of youth suicide.
The Jason Foundation and the National Organization of Coaches Association Directors (NOCAD) affiliated to address the “silent epidemic” of youth suicide. The NOCAD membership reaches more than 155,000 coaches across the country. 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 National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. National Suicide Prevention Week is September 8 – 14, 2019, with World Suicide Prevention Day on the 10th. During this month,week and day, individuals and organizations alike will be drawing attention to the problem of suicide and advocating the prevention of this terrible tragedy. Suicide is a national health problem that currently ranks as the 2nd leading cause of death for ages 10 – 24. Suicide is also one of the leading causes of preventable death in our nation.
All around the nation, suicide prevention organizations will be conducting prevention and awareness events. The Jason Foundation is currently planning events to help spread awareness during this week and month.
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 the packet below for information on Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and ideas for activities that you can conduct to help bring awareness to this terrible tragedy.
