09/29/2026
Imagine a sold-out Wrigley Field. Now imagine 7,400 more people still outside the gates. Together, that's how many Americans died by su***de last year. Big numbers blur together, so we put these in places you know.
The hopeful part: 988 now answers a Bulls-game crowd of calls, texts, and chats every day. Researchers link it to fewer deaths among young people.
September is Su***de Prevention Month. Send one "how are you, really?" text today.
If you or someone you love is struggling, call or text 988. It's free, confidential, and open 24/7. You don't have to be suicidal to call.
For the weeks after, Dayrise therapists see teens, young adults, and families in Lombard and Naperville. Link in bio.
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