Downloadable 988 Materials for African-American Youth

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry reports, suicide among Black youth has risen faster than any other racial group in the past two decades and suicide rates among Black males ages 10 to 19 has increased 60%. The CDC also reports, suicide is currently the third leading cause of death for Afrian American adolescents. 

These downloadable flyers and cards can be used as tools to let adolescents know about 988 - a free, confidential service.

It’s OK to ask for help and seek counseling if you are feeling anxious, depressed or dealing with trauma.