Hope for Life

About Hope for Life Day

To help advance the Action Alliance’s priority to change the public conversation about suicide, the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Task Force developed National AI/AN Hope for Life Day, which coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10. They also developed the National Hope for Life Day Toolkit to help community leaders, grassroots organizers, and health care professionals working in AI/AN communities implement a community-wide Hope for Life Day.

2024 Hope for Life Day: Toolkit

Join us in making an impact on this Hope for Life Day by using our dedicated resources! We’ve created flyers, graphics, and social media posts to help you spread the message of hope, resilience, and mental wellness in our Native communities. Whether you’re sharing on social media or within your networks, your voice matters. Together, we can amplify the importance of this day and support our relatives. Explore our toolkit and be part of the movement for change.

Social Media Posts

Please use the social media posts below for your channels.

On Hope for Life Day, we come together as one, fostering healing and resilience within our communities. Today is a time to listen, uplift, and embrace the strength that connects us all. Remember, you are loved. 🌟 #HopeForLife #CommunityWellness
Hope for Life Day is a reminder of the enduring strength within our Native communities. Let’s stand together in love and support, knowing that we can overcome any challenge when united. 💛 #HopeForLife #MentalHealthMatters
Hope for Life Day shines as a beacon of light during difficult times. Today, we unite to offer hope, understanding, and unwavering support to everyone. 🤝 #HopeForLife #CommunityCare
Today, we gather in the spirit of hope. Hope for Life Day is about connection, love, and the power of our shared strength to uplift one another. Remember, you are loved. 💪 #HopeForLife #Wellness
Hope for Life Day touches our hearts as we unite to celebrate the resilience within each of us. Let’s open our hearts, share our stories, and build a future filled with compassion and support. 📣 #HopeForLife #Unity
On Hope for Life Day, we create space for healing and hope. Together, we stand strong, ensuring that no one feels alone on their journey. 🌟 #HopeForLife #CommunityStrength
Hope for Life Day brings us together to reflect on the power of hope and connection. Today, we reaffirm our commitment to supporting one another through every challenge. 💫 #HopeForLife #Support
Today is a day of unity and healing. On Hope for Life Day, we embrace the strength found in community, knowing that together, we can build a brighter future. 🌍 #HopeForLife #TogetherWeRise
Stay connected with your loved ones—small actions can make a big difference. Check out our guide for tips on supporting one another. Call or text 988 for free, live support. #HopeForLife #SuicideAwareness

Social Media Graphics

Please use the link to download social media graphics for Hope for Life Day.

Download Graphic

Download a zip file with: 3 square social media graphics, 3 newsletter header graphics, 3 website header graphics.

Download Zip File of All Graphics

Flyer 1: Includes September 10, 2024 Date and the mention of the day itself: AI/AN “Suicide Awareness Day”.

Download Flyer

Flyer 2: Can be used year-round. Does not include the date or “Day” language.

Download Flyer

Resources

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

988 is the easy-to-remember three-digit dialing, texting, and chat code for anyone experiencing a suicidal or mental health-related crisis. As the U.S.-based universal dialing code connects individuals, 988 increases the accessibility and use of life-saving interventions and resources.

When someone calls, texts, or chats 988 for themselves or someone they know who is in crisis, they will be connected to a trained crisis counselor 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year, who will listen compassionately and non-judgmentally.

National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) Toolkit

Follow the link for a #HopeforLife toolkit for community leaders, grassroots organizers and health care professionals to help change the conversation about suicide, spread awareness and foster hope in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

View Toolkit

Suicide and Mental Health Resources

Self-Care and Wellness Resources For AI/AN Populations

Self-Care and Wellness Resources For AI/AN Elderly Populations

My self-care plan for elders/adults: Self-Care-Plan_Elders-Adults.pdf (healthynativeyouth.org)
Stay Alive grassroots suicide prevention: Stay Alive resources – Grassroots Suicide Prevention (prevent-suicide.org.uk)

Mental Health, Self-Care and Wellness Resources for Native Youth

NATIONAL VIRTUAL NATIVE YOUTH HEALING GATHERING 2020: https://ncuih.org/national-virtual-native-youth-healing-gathering-2020/
INDIGI-WELLNESS HEALER: Indigiwellness Healer – NCUIH
Native Wellness Coloring Book: Resources (nativewellness.com)
We R Native Coloring Book: We R Native Coloring Book – We R Native
We R Native Improve Your Mood: Improve Your Mood – We R Native
The Jason Foundation: Jason Foundation
UNITY Wellness Warrior app: UNITY WELLNESS WARRIOR on the App Store (apple.com)
Friend 2 Friend app: Friend2Friend on the App Store (apple.com)
Remind app: Remind | Communication Platform for Education
Children’s Mental Health Matters Resources: Resources | National Federation of Families (ffcmh.org)
National Alliance on Mental Illness: Homepage | NAMI

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