Sept. 21. September as Suicide Prevention Month in Mecklenburg County, recognition that suicide is a health crisis. Prevention begins with conversations about mental health, the impact of suicide, and helping connect people with the appropriate services. Anyone who is struggling or in crisis can call or text 988. Residents can also check for local resources at MeckHope, a collaborative initiative to bring urgent and preventive mental health and drug/alcohol-related services to Mecklenburg County residents.