Signature Benefits - September is Suicide Awareness Month
September 24, 2021
More than 47,500 people die by suicide each year in the United States. It is the tenth leading cause of death overall.* We can all do our part to help prevent suicide and spread awareness, during the month of September — National Suicide Awareness month — and all year long.
Yale Signature Benefits offers resources to help with mental health issues. Explore articles, tips, and get the latest information on supporting those struggling with self-harm and suicidal ideation.
Confidential support is available, at no cost to you, through Yale’s Onsite proverd. Scheduling is quick, easy, and available 24/7 thorugh the online scheduling portal.
Follow these simple steps to register and get started today:
- Visit the Signature Benefits Hub and enter the required information
- Creatre a user ID and password
- Log in to your account
- Complete registration and book and appointment.
If you know someone in crisis:
Dial 911 in an emergency; or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
*Source: National Institute of Mental Health