El Monte Rosemead Adult School students and staff recently turned teal and purple into a visible message of care and connection. El Monte Rosemead Mental Wellness efforts included wearing the colors in recognition of Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
The school shared the activity on social media as one way its community can show support for people facing mental health challenges.
“Wearing these colors sends a strong message that our school community is a safe and compassionate space,” the school said in a social media post honoring the event.
The activity reflects a broader goal of encouraging conversations about emotional well-being. It also reminds students that seeking help can be an important step when they are struggling.
September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. World Suicide Prevention Day is observed Sept. 10.
The school did not specify the date of its activity.
EMRAS Builds Connections
Teal and purple have become widely recognized colors for suicide prevention awareness. The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration uses a purple and teal ribbon in its Suicide Prevention Awareness Month materials.
SAMHSA’s 2026 campaign emphasizes connection and encourages people to learn about warning signs, crisis services and available support. The agency also encourages conversations that can help people feel heard and connected.
That message extends beyond one school activity.
For an adult school, students can arrive on campus with varied responsibilities and life experiences. They may balance education with jobs, families and other commitments. A visible show of support can help create opportunities for conversations about mental health and community resources.
The International Association for Suicide Prevention selected “Changing the Narrative on Suicide” as its World Suicide Prevention Day theme for 2024 through 2026.
The campaign encourages communities to replace silence and stigma with openness, empathy and support. It also calls for honest conversations about suicide and mental health.
A Community Message Of Support
At El Monte Rosemead Adult School, wearing teal and purple offered a simple way for students and employees to participate in that broader conversation.
The activity also represents one of many ways the school can support students and the surrounding community. Its message places value on compassion and reminds people that support is available when they need it.
Resources remain available beyond Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.
Anyone experiencing emotional distress, or concerned about someone else, can call or text 988. People can also visit the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org for free and confidential support 24 hours a day.
For the El Monte and Rosemead communities, the school’s show of support carries a message that extends beyond teal and purple. Conversations about mental health can help reduce stigma, strengthen connections and make it easier for people to reach out when they need help.
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