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9/11/2023

Rally For Recovery - 24 Sept 2023

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Rally For Recovery Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM MT Veterans Memorial Park, 105 Water St. Salmon, Idaho, 83467
Rally For Recovery
Sunday, September 24, 2023 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM MT
Veterans Memorial Park, 105 Water St. Salmon, Idaho, 83467
Rally For Recovery is a FREE Community Event! The event will have family-friendly games and activities, live music, and free food! Hear speakers share their experience, strength, and hope.

Celebrate those in recovery with a clean time countdown. There will be raffle with prizes from local businesses, including local swag, gift cards, and a grand prize of a one-night stay for two at a bed and breakfast on the
Salmon River. Learn about the invaluable services and resources available in Salmon, Idaho, and surrounding areas.

Info booths are not just limited to recovery and substance use services.

Come find out about all the community has to offer!
Seating is limited, but please feel free to bring your own chairs and picnic blankets.

Visit the Facebook event page at: https://www.facebook.com/events/2588434374648830/

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9/11/2023

Suicide Prevention Week - Sept 10-16, 2023

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Suicide Prevention Week September 10-16, 2023
Suicide Prevention Week
September 10-16, 2023
September is Suicide Prevention Month in the USA, with National Suicide Prevention Week from
September 10-16, 2023, and World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10. During this month,
week and day, individuals and organizations will be drawing attention to the problem of suicide
and advocating the prevention of this tragedy. 
It’s a time to share resources and stories and promote
suicide prevention awareness. All around the nation, suicide prevention organizations will conduct
prevention and awareness events. 
In 2021, suicide was among the top 9 leading causes of death for
people ages 10-64
. Suicide was the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-14 and 20-34. 
Suicide is a national health crisis. Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect
anyone regardless of age, gender, socioeconomic status, or background. Suicide is sometimes the result
of a mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts, although common, should not be considered normal
and often indicate more serious issues. Consider making a tax-deductible donation to support the
Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline. Even $5 or $10 would make a difference and could help save lives! 
​
To donate, visit www.idahocrisis.org/donate. If you or a loved one need to talk, call ICSH now.
You don't have to be suicidal to call.  Someone is always here for you on the other end of the line.
Call or text 988 or visit 
www.idahocrisis.org to chat online.  

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9/11/2023

​World Childless Week - Sept 11-17, 2023

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​World Childless Week
September 11-17, 2023
World Childless Week aims to raise awareness of the childless not by choice (cnbc) community and
enable every childless person to share their story with confidence. 
It's for anyone who is childless despite their longing to be a parent because they have neverbeen pregnant (for any reason), not carried full
term or have suffered the sadness ofa baby born sleeping. 
Alongside supporting the childless
community World Childless Week hopes to reach out and work towards building bridges between
the childless, childfree and parents; raising empathy and removing the stigma of disenfranchised grief.  


​Find out more about World Childless Week by visiting https://worldchildlessweek.net/
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9/6/2023

Boise's 8th Annual Recovery Rally - 23 Sept 2023

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Boise's 8th Annual Recovery Rally  Saturday, September 23rd, 2023, from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM MT at Julia Davis Park.
Boise's 8th Annual Recovery Rally 
Saturday, September 23rd, 2023, from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM MT at Julia Davis Park

September is National Recovery Month! To celebrate, PEER Wellness Center invites you to attend
Boise's 8th Annual Recovery Rally on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023, from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM MT
at Julia Davis Park. 
The Recovery Rally Committee has done an incredible job of lining up some amazing music, food, and entertainment. This year's Recovery Rally will feature amazing food (and coffee) by Emily's Mexican
Grill, Kanak Attack, & Slow River Coffee. 
There will be an inflatable Jumphouse (for the kids), an inflatable
Obstacle Course (for the kids at heart), Giant Jenga, Giant Connect 4, a Cornhole Tournament, Photobooth, Facepainting, and music by DJ Mateo. 
You will also find friendship, community resources, as well as
inspiring stories of recovery. 
Be sure to bookmark the rally webpage to stay up to ​date on new
information regarding this event at 
https://www.peerwellnesscenter.org/recoveryrally23


*If your agency provides programs, products, or services that support Recovery in our community,
it's not too late to sign up for a FREE Vendor Table. 


If you have questions, call 208-991-8361 or email joinus@peerwellnesscenter.org

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9/6/2023

Life After Loss Virtual Retreat - Sept 18 - 20, 2023

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 Life After Loss Virtual Retreat  September 18 - 20, 2023
 Life After Loss Virtual Retreat 
September 18 - 20, 2023

The Life After Loss Virtual Retreat is where you can find support, create balance, and reinvent self-care. 
This event takes place from September 18 - 20, 2023. Each day will be packed with amazing speakers
who are ready to help you move beyond the pain of grief and rediscover who YOU are today! 
You can participate in the retreat absolutely FREE!

Here's a sneak peek of what you can expect at the Life After Loss Retreat:
- Inspiring keynote speakers sharing their personal stories of resilience
- Practical workshops on coping strategies, self-care practices, and finding new paths forward
- 
Supportive community discussions aimed at fostering connections and a sense of belonging
- 
Access to downloadable resources and materials to aid you on your journey
​

Register today at https://celebratelegacy.net/retreat

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9/6/2023

Touchstone Grief and Loss Group: A Program for Grieving Children & Adolescents - Sept 2023

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Touchstone Grief and Loss Group: A Program for Grieving Children & Adolescents
Touchstone Grief and Loss Group: A Program for Grieving Children & Adolescents
The Touchstone program is operated by the Children’s Home Society of Idaho’s Warm Springs
Counseling Center. Touchstone Grief and Loss Group was established to support the special needs
of grieving children and adolescents ages 5- 18. Meetings begin with a potluck meal followed by
​participants being separated into peer groups for discussion and activities focused on grief and
coping skills. 
The next group starts on September 11, 2023, and runs for eight weeks, every
other week, on Mondays from 6:30 - 8:30 PM MST at their downtown Boise Center.

Empowers children and teens to:
- Identify their feelings.
- Recognize underlying emotions that trigger problem behavior.
- Develop coping skills by understanding death & grief.
- Share feelings & improve family communication.
- Interact with peers who have also experienced a death in the family.
Program highlights:
- Sessions facilitated by clinicians & professionals trained in the grief process.
- A supportive peer environment.
- Children's activities during sessions; group discussions, crafts & games designed to explore grief.
- Parental/guardian group sessions focusing on coping skills & supporting children through the grieving process.

Meetings begin with a potluck meal followed by participants being separated into peer groups for
discussion and activities focused on grief and coping skills. 
Attendees do not need to be a WSCC client.
Groups are covered by most insurances, including Medicaid. A sliding scale program is available. 

To register or learn more, call 208-343-7797 or visit https://www.childrenshomesociety.com/peer-groups

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8/30/2023

Because Kids Grieve 9th Annual Fall Bereavement Conference - Sept 21-22, 2023

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Because Kids Grieve 9th Annual Fall Bereavement Conference 
Because Kids Grieve is presenting their 9th Annual Fall Bereavement Conference on Thursday,
September 21, 2023 in the Treasure Valley area (Boise, Idaho) and Friday, September 22, 2023
in Twin Falls, Idaho. Their mission with this community education event is to provide attendees
with the opportunity to understand how grief in children differs from adult grief, and to
build skills for meeting the needs of bereaved children and youth. 

They offer CEUs for Social Workers, Counselors and Morticians, but anyone in the community is invited.
​

Learn more or register at: https://becausekidsgrieve.org/2022-fall-bereavement-conference/

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8/30/2023

Healing Together Through the Holidays Summit - Dec 2-8, 2023

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Healing Together Through the Holidays Summit December 2nd through the 8th, 2023
Healing Together Through the Holidays Summit
December 2nd through the 8th, 2023
Samantha Ruth will be hosting her first annual Healing Together Through the Holidays Summit. It will be held during National Grief Awareness Week, right in between Thanksgiving and Christmas - when people are struggling the most! Save the dates December 2nd through the 8th, 2023! Healing Together Through the Holidays will be bringing you speakers, resources, connections, and tools to help you get through the holiday season. The event
will be BOTH LIVE AND VIRTUAL! 
You can attend LIVE in Fort Collins, Colorado, or you can watch virtually from
the comfort of your home. Or a little bit of both. Griefhab is all about healing YOUR way! 
In addition to Samantha, a few of the keynote speakers will include Kate Butler, TV Host and #1 International Best Selling & Award-Winning Author, Doug Cornfield & Dave Clark of Pulling Each Other Along and Disability, Dream, and Do (D3Day) Sports Camps and Patty Aubrey, President of The Canfield Training Group - plus so many more, including a surprise special guest! Please share this event with any and everyone. No one should struggle alone. As a community, we can
bring light to the importance of grief awareness and support. 
You can hear more about the event and all the different ways you can get involved on the latest episode of The Be Ruthless Show today on the@samantharuth YouTube channel! Those who are grieving are an invisible population, and it’s time the world sees us!

​You don’t have to decide now. Just pre-register  to reserve your spot at www.
tinyurl.com/HealingTogetherHolidays

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8/30/2023

National Grief Awareness Day - 30 Aug 2023

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National Grief Awareness Day 2023
National Grief Awareness Day 2023
Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Wednesday, August 30th, is National Grief Awareness Day, a great opportunity and reminder to talk about and normalize the grief experience. This day is NOT a HOLIDAY. This day is not a day to remind us to grieve. Help
make this Day a Legal Day of Education and Awareness by signing the petition. You can go to 
Change.org and
type in National Grief Awareness Day. 
Maybe take a moment to reach out to someone you know who is grieving
a loss and let them know you care and that they are not alone, offer support, and just listen. 
If you are grieving,
I encourage you to take some time today to acknowledge your grief and all you have lost. You might also
evaluate any gains from your grief process if that feels helpful. If you feel up to it, consider sharing some
of your grief story with a safe person who can listen with empathy or with someone who may benefit from
your wisdom, experience, strength, and hope. Don't forget to offer yourself some extra compassion and
grace for what you are going through. It's hard. ​
Grieving is not easy, but it is easier when we are not alone.
​If you feel alone, please reach out for support in any way you can.

J
oin the FREE live event for anyone facing loss featuring Angie Cartwright, the founder of the
National Grief Awareness Day initiative, at 
https://www.facebook.com/events/813087096848100
at 8:00 PM EST on August 30, 2023.


"We don't grieve just the moment our loved one died. We grieve the past, the future, and the now.
​Our loved ones are more than one moment in time."
—Angie Cartwright

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8/29/2023

Supporting Youth Grieving Homicide Deaths FREE Webinar - 06 Sept 2023

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Supporting Youth Grieving Homicide Deaths FREE Webinar
Supporting Youth Grieving Homicide Deaths FREE Webinar
Please join Highmark Caring Place on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, from
2:00-3:30 PM (Live ET) for their next webinar in the Grief Talks Educational
Webinar Series, “Supporting Youth Grieving Homicide Deaths.”
 They are excited
to highlight the expertise of Samantha Anthony, Senior Clinician from
the 
​Uplift Center for Grieving Children this month!
​

To register, visit: https://bit.ly/grieftalkshomicide

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8/25/2023

Pet Loss Support Group - Starts 20 Sept 2023

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Pet Loss Support Group Grief Guide Consulting Office in Old Town San Diego, California Wednesday Evenings From 6:30 - 8:00 PM PST, Six Weeks, Beginning September 20, 2023
Pet Loss Support Group
Grief Guide Consulting Office in Old Town San Diego, California
Wednesday Evenings From 6:30 - 8:00 PM PST, Six Weeks, Beginning September 20, 2023

Wendy Kessler, Grief Specialist of Grief Guide Consulting, and Chetta Levell, Pet Therapy Coordinator,
are launching a 6-Week Pet Loss Support Group that will begin meeting in person at Wendy's office
in Old Town San Diego, California, on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 PM PST, beginning
September 20, 2023. 
This group is limited to 8 participants and pre-registration is required. The cost
is $50 per session, $300 if paid in advance. 
For many people, pets are a family member as well as
the loved one we go to for comfort, and so their death can be devastating. 
Furthermore, grieving
the loss of a beloved pet can be complicated by a lack of support because pet loss isn’t always
​acknowledged or validated by our network of family and friends. 
If you are grieving the death
of your pet and longing for more support from people who understand, this group may be the
space you need to process your grief. 
If you are interested in attending, click on the link in the
​bio at @griefguideconsulting to schedule a phone call with Wendy for more info.

(MGC is NOT an affiliate and does not receive compensation for referrals.)

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8/20/2023

Coaching Suicide Awareness 3rd Annual eSummit - Sept 10-11, 2023

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Coaching Suicide Awareness 3rd Annual eSummit Sunday, September 10, 2023  4:00 - 7:00 PM EST Monday, September 11, 2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST
Coaching Suicide Awareness 3rd Annual eSummit
Sunday, September 10, 2023  4:00 - 7:00 PM EST
Monday, September 11, 2023 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM EST

No cost, this event is FREE
Coaching Suicide Awareness is hosting their 3nd Annual Virtual eSummit. 
The emphasis this year is on helping those affected by suicide and learning practical
skills and strategies for responding to people in crisis
.

Go to the website to see the speaker's topics and schedule, and to register for the eSummit:
Register at: http://coachingsuicideawareness.com/esummit-2023/

Coaches can receive up to 8 ICF approved Continuing Coach Education credits (one for
each session attended live). 
Feel free to share this email with other professionals
​who might be interested in growing in suicide awareness.

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8/17/2023

Exploring Spirituality in Grief FREE Community Event - 30 Aug 2023

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Exploring Spirituality in Grief FREE Community Event Wednesday, August 30, 2023, from 7:00 - 9:00 PM MST True North Yoga - 1512 N. 10th Street, Boise, Idaho
Exploring Spirituality in Grief FREE Community Event
Wednesday, August 30, 2023, from 7:00 - 9:00 PM MST
True North Yoga - 1512 N. 10th Street, Boise, Idaho

You are invited to join Good Grief Boise for a workshop Exploring Spirituality in Grief FREE community event
on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, from 7:00 - 9:00 PM, at True North Yoga, near Hyde Park. 
Learn how to connect deeper ​to the spiritual realm and give yourself permission to lean into your own intuition, and explore various healing modalities that can be helpful following the loss of someone you love. These modalities will include a group reiki meditation session, tarot & oracle cards, intuitive impressions, and a discussion on how to utilize
these techniques in your daily life. 
Good Grief group facilitators Amanda and Angelina have created this
special community offering from their own life experiences in grief and loss after losing a dear friend. They
both are certified Psychic & Mediumship Development practitioners and Holy Fire Reiki Masters certified.
Amanda and Angelina are heart centered teachers who hope to offer a space for those experiencing grief of
any kind an oasis of hope and healing. 
All grievers are welcome to join them, and is event is FREE to
celebrate True North Yoga winning Best of Boise 2023!
​

Find peace of mind and good health through yoga and meditation at True North Yoga.
To learn more, visit www.truenorthyoga.co/workshops/

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8/17/2023

SPAN of North Idaho 4th Annual "Be The Light" Suicide Prevention Walk - 16 Sept 2023

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SPAN of Benewah County/North Idaho 4th Annual
SPAN of Benewah County/North Idaho 4th Annual "Be The Light" Suicide Prevention Walk
Saturday, September 16, 2023
​On-site registration and check-in opens at 8:30 AM MST. 
The guest speaker will start around 10:00 AM MST with the walk starting shortly after.

SPAN of North Idaho is holding its 4th annual in-person suicide prevention "Be The Light" walk on Saturday, September 16, 2023!  Walk, run, or jog, through downtown St. Maries, Idaho, in remembrance of those lost
to the completion of suicide. The "Be The Light" walk begins at the Cormana Building where the Soccer Field
will mark the start/finish line of the 3K walk.  Walkers will walk around the baseball fields, up 15th Avenue,
along College Ave.  The turnaround point will be at the Loggers Memorial where the walk will turn
around and come down through town on Main Street, returning back at the Cormana Building.
The "Be The Light" trail will clearly be marked so you won't get lost! 


Registrations that include the purchase of a 2023 Be The Light t-shirt or sweatshirt must be processed by 
August 31, 2023 but if you register after August 31st and you realize you really need a 2023 Be The Light
t-shirt or sweatshirt, you can still order online and there will be order forms available the day of the event!
They just won't be ready for pickup until AFTER the walk. 
Online Registration closes on Friday, September 15th
at 5:00 PM MST. 
Suicide survivor resource information and crisis intervention information will be available. 
All proceeds benefit Benewah County Suicide Prevention Action Network, Idaho to further suicide prevention
​efforts and provide community resources, education, training, and suicide loss support within the community.


Register to walk at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-be-the-light-suicide-awareness-prevention-walk-tickets-617412235617?fbclid=IwAR2cRv-qIxPFEcdYk8O0c3ve0c0QDte3FXuxL5I83ecmG0_117KXza1Tp8E

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8/17/2023

The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting - 10 Dec 2023 at 7:00 PM Local Time

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The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting December 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM Local Time
The Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting
December 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM Local Time
On the second Sunday in December, the Compassionate Friends Worldwide Candle Lighting brings together
family and friends from all around the world to light candles for an hour to remember the sons, daughters,
siblings, sisters, and grandchildren who left this world too soon. On December 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM local time, thousands of people will light candles in remembrance of all the children who passed away too soon. The annual Worldwide Candle Lighting (WCL), a gift from The Compassionate Friends to the mourning community, is now regarded as the largest mass candle lighting on the planet. As it travels from time zone to time zone, it produces
a virtual 24-hour wave of light. TCF's WCL began in the United States in 1997 as a modest internet observance
and has since grown in popularity as word of the memorialization traveled throughout the world. Families
​come together in quiet commemoration of children who have died and will never be ​forgotten as thousands of informal candle lightings take place in homes as well as hundreds of formal candle lighting ceremonies.

Learn more at: https://www.compassionatefriends.org/wcl/

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8/16/2023

Boise Hive Survivors of Suicide (S.O.S.) Group - Starting 15 Aug 2023

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Boise Hive Survivors of Suicide (S.O.S.) Group Starting on August 15, 2023, from 6:15 - 8:00 PM MST  The Boise Hive at 3907 W Custer Drive, Boise, Idaho 83705
Boise Hive Survivors of Suicide (S.O.S.) Group
Starting on August 15, 2023, from 6:15 - 8:00 PM MST 
The Boise Hive at 3907 W Custer Drive, Boise, Idaho 83705

​The Boise Hive is excited to launch its Survivors of Suicide (S.O.S.) group. This group will focus on helping
those who have lost a loved one to suicide find support, closure, and peace. 
If you have lost someone
to suicide, join them on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, starting on August 15, 2023, from
​6:15 - 8:00 PM MST to see what it's all about at. 
​

For additional information, email thrive@boisehive.org or visit www.boisehive.org

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8/10/2023

Grieve Well: Understanding Grief Webinar - Sept 25th or Oct 23, 2023

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Grieve Well: Understanding Grief Webinar
Grieve Well: Understanding Grief Webinar
Join the interactive “Grieve Well: Understanding Grief" webinar for FREE on Monday, September 25 OR
on Monday, October 23, 2023, at 7:00 PM EST. 
Did you know that there are healthy ways to grieve?
The first step is to understand this painful but important part of life. 
During this presentation from GrieveWell you will learn about grief and the effects it has on one’s physical and emotional health. 
You will receive information and resources to help you move through your grief journey in a way that
leads toward healing. 
This presentation is for those who are mourning the death of a loved one,
​those supporting someone who is grieving, or for those who want more information about grief.

Register for Grieve Well webinars at www.GrieveWell.com/calendar

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8/10/2023

8th Annual Semicolon Tattoo Fundraiser Event for the Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline - 2 Sept 2023

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8th Annual Semicolon Tattoo Event Saturday, September 2, 2023, from 12:00 – 9:00 PM MDT At Resurrected Tattoo
8th Annual Semicolon Tattoo Fundraiser Event
Saturday, 
September 2, 2023, from 12:00 – 9:00 PM MDT
At Resurrected Tattoo, 610 N Orchard St, Boise, ID 83706
You are invited to join the Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline at Resurrected Tattoo for their
8th Annual Semicolon Tattoo Event, on Saturday, 
September 2, 2023, from 12:00 – 9:00 PM MDT. 

The Semicolon symbolizes "The Decision to Continue our Story." Get a "';" tattoo for only $50 to support
a great cause, raise awareness, and meet some great people in the process! 
Idaho Crisis & Suicide Hotline
is the only statewide 24/7 crisis intervention and suicide prevention hotline in Idaho.


ICSH is a resource for anyone in Idaho experiencing a suicidal or other type of crisis. They accept calls, texts,
or chat communications without regard to age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation,
or national origin. 
Please share this post with your friends and family and invite everyone to participate. If you
or a loved one need to talk, call ICSH now. You don't have to be suicidal to call.  Someone is always here for
you on the other end of the line.

Call or text 988, or visit 
www.idahocrisis.org to chat online.

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7/27/2023

New Grief  Book: "I Used To Be _____" by Chuck & Ashley Elliott

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New Grief  Book:

New Grief  Book: "I Used To Be _____" by Chuck & Ashley Elliott

"Grief lies, telling us we are alone, but truly, we still need one another. Right now, when we're hurting,
community is more important than ever." --  From "I Used To Be _____" by Chuck & Ashley Elliott


Pre-order the book wherever you buy books, then complete the form at www.chuckandashley.com so you'll
receive the pre-order bonuses (get the audiobook & a small group discussion guide) on August 15! 
All form submissions must be done by 11:59 pm on August 14, 2023.


Also, you can save 40% when you pre-order from bakerbookhouse.com.
The book is also available to pre-order on Amazon
https://amzn.to/3QaMWIV or Audible https://amzn.to/47bRAfF.
(If you order through the Amazon affiliate links, you will support the mission of MGC at no extra cost to you. .)


The path forward includes exploring the unseen elements of grief. With this book, pastor Chuck Elliott
and counselor Ashley Elliott light the way to a better future. Sharing biblical advice and proven mental
health techniques, they help you learn how to fully feel and face your grief, hold onto your faith, and
develop healthy ways to see yourself, your life, and your loved ones. They offer coping strategies for
when moving forward seems impossible and guide you toward building new thinking patterns that
will result in true healing and growth. 
Learn more about the book "I Used To Be _____" and
how to navigate loss and find your path forward at 
www.chuckandashley.com.

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7/7/2023

5th Annual Ride For Jared - 16 Sept 2023

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5th Annual Ride For Jared September 16, 2023 at 11:00 AM MST.
5th Annual Ride For Jared
September 16, 2023 at 11:00 AM MST.
Registration Starts at 9:00 AM MST.
High Desert Harley Davidson (2310 East Cinema Drive, 
Meridian, ID 83642)
One way you can help with suicide prevention and awareness is to participate in a local or national event. 
Those in the Treasure Valley of Idaho will have several opportunities to participate in different
prevention and awareness events that we will share on MGC.  
One great event is the 5th Annual
Ride for Jared, to remember the spirit of Jared Spero, who died by suicide in November 2017. 

All vehicles and riders are welcome to attend the ride on September 16, 2023 at 11:00 AM MST.
The ride will begin at High Desert Harley Davidson. 
All other proceeds will benefit the American Foundation For Suicide Prevention and the Idaho Crisis and Suicide Hotline. 
50% of proceeds will be donated to a fund for Jared's daughter, Kaylie.

For additional information please contact Tina at 208-996-9601 or tina_spero@yahoo.com
To make a donation and/or to register, visit: https://rideforjared.com/

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6/27/2023

Hustle Hope not dope - 22 July 2023

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Hustle Hope Not Dope: 2nd Annual Event
​Hosted by Caldwell Recovery Center LLC

Saturday, July 22, 2023, from 12:00 - 5:00 PM MT
Indian Creek Plaza, Caldwell, Idaho
What is Hustle Hope Not Dope, you ask? It's an event to bring awareness about addiction to
our community, to bring resources and make the available for people to learn about them, to
have a sober event, a family event and to show others that no matter what you dream is,
it is absolutely achievable to turn it into you full time job and something you love.

​Learn more at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1679831825779762/
or email caldwellrecoverycenter@gmail.com or call Monika at 208-880-3303
or Katarina at 208-599-6794.

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6/27/2023

Death Café Boise - 12 July 2023

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Death Café Boise
Dry Creek Cemetery, 9600 Hill Rd, Boise, ID 83714
Enter off Old Hill Road and park by the cemetery office
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 from 7:00 - 8:30 PM MT
Join the Death Café Boise for their next gathering outside in the evening at Dry Creek Cemetery
(9600 Hill Rd, Boise, ID 83714) from 7:00 - 8:30 PM MT on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. 
The Death Café
provides an opportunity for an open conversation about death. Facilitators will guide the process. 

Join the conversation, and please bring your curiosity, your interest, and your experiences. All are
welcome and invited to participate! Free to attend, and no registration is required.  
Bring a camp
chair and a water bottle to join us under the giant oak tree in the oldest portion of the cemetery!

For more info on the international Death Café movement, visit www.deathcafe.com
Visit https://www.facebook.com/boisedeathcafe to learn more, or for specific questions for the
​facilitators of this event in Boise, email 
deathcafeboise@gmail.com

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6/22/2023

Navigating Grief: Grief Support For Everyone - Boise Grief Support Group

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Navigating Grief: Grief Support For Everyone
Cloverdale Funeral Home, Cemetery & Cremation (1200 N Cloverdale Rd, Boise, ID 83713)
is proud to announce their "Navigating Grief: Grief Support For Everyone" ​to
those in the Treasure Valley, Idaho Area. 
They will have 5 sessions of support groups
throughout the year, with a new group beginning every 2 months.

All sessions are free, and everyone is welcome.
Session 3: June 9, 16, 23, 30 & July 7, 14
Session 4: August 11, 18, 25 & September 1, 8, 15
Session 5: October 13, 20, 27 & November 3, 10, 17
All sessions meet from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM MT
Call 208-375-2212 or email: wecare@cloverdalefuneralhome.com
for more information & to register for a session. 
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6/22/2023

Good Grief Presents: Exploring Spirituality in Grief - 28 Jul 2023

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Good Grief Presents: Exploring Spirituality in Grief
Friday, July 28, 2023 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM MT
True North Yoga, 1512 N. 10th Street, Boise, Idaho
Learn how to connect deeper to the spiritual realm and give yourself permission to lean into your
own intuition, and explore various healing modalities that can be helpful following the loss of
someone you love. These modalities will include a group reiki meditation session, tarot and oracle
​cards, intuitive impressions and a discussion on how to utilize these techniques in your daily life.
A guest is welcome to accompany you with your paid registration for additional support.
The cost is $33. Enroll now at www.truenorthyoga.co/workshops 
​(MGC is not an affiliate.)

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6/17/2023

​International Widows Day - 23 Jun 2023

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​International Widows Day Friday, June 23, 2023
​International Widows Day
Friday, June 23, 2023

International Widows Day is an annual day to bring global awareness to the violation of human rights and
dignity that widows suffer in many countries after the death of their spouses. The loss of a spouse is devastating under the best of circumstances but the COVID-19 pandemic has made the situation worse over the last several months, leaving many thousands of women newly widowed and cut off from financial and familial support. 
There are an estimated 258 million plus widows around the world, and close to 1 in 10 live in extreme poverty. 
The United Nations observes this day to draw attention to the voices & experiences of widows across the globe
and to galvanize the unique support that they need. It is an opportunity for action towards achieving full rights and recognition for widows. Widows' rights are women's rights are human rights. 

"For many women, becoming a widow does not just mean the heartache of losing a husband, but often losing everything else as well." – Cherie Blair, wife of former Prime Minister, Tony Blair.

For more information about International Widows Day, visit: https://www.un.org/en/observances/widows-day

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