988 Day Material Pick Up

The goal of 988 Day is to raise awareness and positive buzz about the 988 Lifeline. Come pick up FREE 988 items to share!
About this Event

988 Day is a Day of Action held annually on 9/8. The goal of 988 Day is to raise awareness and positive buzz about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline through a variety of creative activities spearheaded by communities, organizations, and individuals.

988 Reasons: Your reason is reason enough. The 2026 theme reminds us that you don’t have to be in crisis to reach out to 988. Whatever you’re facing, big or small, your reason for seeking support is reason enough. Share your reason this #988Day.

Free Materials

Schedule a time to pick up free 988 materials in English and Spanish.

• Posters
• Stickers
• Bumper Stickers
• Window Clings
• Magnets
• Warning Signs

Ideas:

• Host a 988 awareness walk (30-60 minutes) at a local park or downtown area. Partner with 1-2 local businesses to provide water/snacks
• Organize chalk art activities* in public spaces: provide chalk and stencils for 988 messaging, mindfulness quotes, or hopeful messages
• Lead a themed fitness class (Zumba, yoga, or walking group) with a 10-minute mental health awareness segment featuring 988
• Hold a moment of silence at 9:88 AM (9:28 AM) on September 8th at your workplace, school, or faith community with a brief 988 announcement
• Host an open mic night (1-2 hours) focused on mental health stories, recovery, or hope. Provide 988 materials at registration.
• Create a Messages of HOPE wall and encourage passerbys in your community or school to share encouraging, mental health-themed notes on sticky notes or paper in a shared space like a library, school, gym, workplace, etc. Use prompts such as:
• • “Something that helped me find HOPE was…”
  • “I’m glad I’m here for…
  • My message of HOPE to others is…”
• Run a contest with clear categories: poster design, video creation, or sticker design. Set deadline for Friday before 988 Day
• Organize a rock painting event (2-3 hours) where participants create hope-themed rocks with 988 information to place around community areas like parks or other high-traffic areas.
• Post information (flyer or small postcard) about 988 Day and the 988 Lifeline on community message boards (commonly located in libraries, coffee shops, or community hubs to display information about upcoming local events)
• Organize a poster competition
• Share materials with your friends, family, neighbors and community.

For any questions about this event, or materials, please contact [email protected]