- Suicide Prevention Month is observed every September to increase awareness, encourage conversations about mental health, and connect people with support.
- The World Health Organization estimates that more than 720,000 people die by suicide each year worldwide.
- Suicide prevention nonprofits address the issue through research, crisis intervention, education, advocacy, peer support, and community programs.
- Donors can support these organizations with cash as well as non-cash assets such as cryptocurrency, stock, and donor-advised funds.
Every September, communities come together for Suicide Prevention Month to raise awareness, honor people affected by suicide, reduce stigma, and support organizations working to prevent suicide.
For donors, the month is an opportunity to turn awareness into action. Suicide prevention nonprofits provide crisis intervention, research, education, peer support, advocacy, and mental health resources to individuals, families, and communities.
At The Giving Block, we’re proud to support organizations doing this critical work and give donors more ways to support their missions through cryptocurrency, stock, donor-advised funds (DAFs), and other giving methods.
Why is Suicide Prevention Month important?
Suicide Prevention Month brings greater attention to prevention, mental health resources, and organizations supporting people in crisis. The World Health Organization estimates that more than 720,000 people die by suicide each year, and suicide is the third-leading cause of death among people ages 15 to 29 globally.
September creates an opportunity to elevate trusted resources, encourage conversations about mental health, and support organizations working on suicide prevention throughout the year.
Suicide Prevention Month can help communities:
- Raise awareness about suicide prevention and available resources.
- Reduce stigma around mental health and seeking help.
- Support people affected by suicide, including survivors and families who have lost loved ones.
- Fund programs focused on research, education, intervention, and ongoing support.
Which nonprofits are making an impact in suicide prevention?
Suicide prevention organizations approach this work in different ways, from crisis intervention and research to peer support, education, advocacy, and programs for young people. Here are several nonprofits you can support through The Giving Block.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
Works to save lives and bring hope to people affected by suicide through research, education, advocacy, and resources for people and families affected by suicide.
Support the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative (TxSPC)
Builds suicide-safer communities throughout Texas through training, education, awareness initiatives, resources, and collaboration with local and statewide partners.
Support Texas Suicide Prevention Collaborative
To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA)
Helps people find hope and support for depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide through storytelling, community engagement, and connections to mental health resources.
Support To Write Love on Her Arms
Crisis Text Line
Provides free, confidential, text-based crisis support, connecting people experiencing difficult moments with trained crisis counselors who can offer support and help identify next steps.
NAMI Seattle
Provides education, support, resources, and advocacy for people affected by mental health conditions and their families while working to reduce stigma surrounding mental illness.
Movember USA
Focuses on improving men’s health, including mental health and suicide prevention, by supporting programs that help men strengthen social connections, recognize mental health challenges, and access support.
STOMP Out Bullying
Works to create safer environments for young people by addressing bullying, cyberbullying, discrimination, hatred, and digital abuse while providing education, peer support, and resources for young people in need.
Looking for more suicide prevention organizations to support? Explore suicide prevention nonprofits on The Giving Block accepting crypto, stock, DAF, and other donation methods.
How can donors support suicide prevention nonprofits?
Donors can support suicide prevention nonprofits with cash, cryptocurrency, appreciated stock, donor-advised funds, recurring gifts, and employer matching programs. Having multiple ways to give allows supporters to choose the method that works for them while helping nonprofits sustain prevention, education, crisis intervention, research, and mental health programs.
Donate cryptocurrency
Eligible donors may be able to donate appreciated cryptocurrency directly to a nonprofit without first selling the asset, which can offer potential tax advantages depending on individual circumstances.
Crypto can also be an important major-gift channel. The Giving Block’s 2026 Annual Report found that the average crypto gift reached $11,019 in 2025.
Donate appreciated stock
Donating appreciated securities directly to an eligible nonprofit may allow qualifying donors to avoid realizing capital gains on the donated assets while potentially claiming a charitable deduction, subject to applicable tax rules.
Recommend a grant from a donor-advised fund
Donors with a donor-advised fund can recommend grants to eligible suicide prevention and mental health nonprofits. DAFs can provide a convenient way to put funds already designated for charitable giving to work.
Make your support ongoing
Suicide prevention work happens throughout the year. Recurring donations can provide organizations with more consistent support, while employer matching programs may help eligible donors increase the impact of their contributions.
How can you take action this Suicide Prevention Month?
Suicide Prevention Month is an opportunity to learn, share trusted resources, support people affected by suicide, and fund organizations working on prevention and mental health throughout the year.
There isn’t just one way to make an impact. You might support research and advocacy, help expand crisis resources, fund programs for young people, or contribute to organizations providing education and community support.
This September, explore the nonprofits above, learn more about their approaches, share their resources with your community, and consider making a contribution in the way that works best for you.
How can you support suicide prevention this September?
This September, explore these suicide prevention nonprofits, learn more about their work, share trusted resources with your community, and consider supporting an organization whose mission resonates with you.
Explore suicide prevention nonprofits on The Giving Block and support organizations with crypto, stock, DAF, and other donation methods.
