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September is

Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

A time to break the silence, support those who are struggling, and honor those we’ve lost.

At Honor Connor, we shine a light on the often-overlooked survivors of suicide loss, who carry both deep grief and a higher risk themselves. By opening conversations, offering resources, and standing together, we can bring light, healing, and hope.

Upcoming Honor Connor Events

Hold Onto Hope is also offered virtually via Zoom every month.
Next up: Sunday, September 14th at 7pm est. Register here 

Additional September Events

  • Honor Connor will host a community Lightning Ceremony at Eno Memorial Hall in Simsbury to recognize Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This special evening will honor survivors of suicide loss, remember loved ones, and shine a light of hope and awareness for mental health.
  • Honor Connor will be gathering with both new and old friends to share resources, make community connections, and hand out free swag!
  • The Simsbury-Granby Rotary Club invites you to join us for the 29th annual River Run in picturesque Simsbury, Connecticut. This family-friendly event features USATF certified 5k and 10k road races, a 1-mile kid’s run and fun, healthy activities. 100% of the proceeds go back into the community!

Featured Blog Post:
Honoring Survivors, Breaking Stigma

In this deeply personal reflection, Lisa Johnson shares her journey after losing her son, Connor, to suicide. She opens up about grief, stigma, and the power of connection—reminding us why standing with survivors is essential to suicide prevention

Get the conversation started

We know… opening up about thoughts, feelings, and emotions isn’t always easy. That’s why Honor Connor’s Conversation Starter Digital Toolkit is here — to help make those important talks feel more natural.

Pro tip: Conversations often flow more easily while walking side by side. The movement lowers stress and takes the pressure off eye contact, creating space for real connection. And if a walk isn’t possible, riding in the car together can have a similar effect.

When you need immediate support, hope is here

Text HOME to 
741741 
to connect with a Crisis Counselor.
Peer & family mental health support by phone, weekdays M-F 9 am – 5 pm

Let's get educated

Learning more about mental health will help us all to show up better for ourselves and others.

21% of U.S. adults experienced mental illness in 2022 (52.9 million people). This represents 1 in 5 adults.
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5.6% of U.S. adults experienced serious mental illness in 2022 (14.2 million people). This represents 1 in 20 adults.
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16.5% of U.S. youth aged 6-17 experienced a mental health disorder in 2016 (7.7 million people)
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6.7% of U.S. adults experienced a co-occurring substance use disorder and mental illness in 2022 (17 million people)
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Youth

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 10 and 34

Adults

Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among individuals between the ages of 35 and 44.

Veterans & Active Duty Service Members

Nearly 1 in 4 active duty members showed signs of a mental health condition

BIPOC Communities

Among adults with mental health conditions only 31% of blacks and Hispanics and 22% of Asians received services, while 48% of white adults received services.

LGBTQ Communities

40% of transgender adults have attempted suicide in their lifetime, compared to less than 5% of the general U.S. population.

These statistics represent US populations, but no matter where we are in the world, we can learn about our individual experiences by having conversations with those around us.