September is Suicide Prevention Month—a time to remind each other: you are not alone. If you are struggling, please know there is help, there is hope, and there are people who care. Don't delay, Reach out soon.

To friends and families: be present, listen without judgment, and notice when someone is hurting. A simple act of kindness can be life-saving.

Scripture tells us to "bear one another's burdens"—because none of us are meant to walk alone. We are called to lift each other up, especially those who are suffering physically, mentally, and emotionally.

May we be a community that surrounds one another with compassion, hope, love and celebrate together the precious gift of life.