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8/24/2021 3rd Annual Strength 2 Thrive Walkathon Supports the Idaho Suicide Prevention HotlineRead Now 3rd Annual Strength 2 Thrive Walkathon Supports the Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline Nampa, Idaho – The 3rd Annual Strength 2 Thrive Suicide Prevention Walkathon will kick off promptly at 8:00 PM on September 11, 2021, with general festivities and team set-up at 7:00 PM at Columbia High School in Nampa, Idaho. (301 S. Happy Valley Road). All ages are welcome to come for a few hours or to stay all night long! Idaho is consistently ranked in the top 10 states for suicide deaths every year. If ever there was a time to focus on suicide prevention, it is now! Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health needs are escalating drastically. During the second quarter of 2021, which ended in June, the Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline received 49% more calls than it did in the second quarter of 2020. This number is a significant increase in those recognizing that they are struggling and need support. Thankfully, in Idaho, we are committed as a community to stand by those who are struggling. In September, during National Suicide Prevention Month, Strength 2 Thrive provides space for the community to come together in solidarity and support with those suffering from suicidal thoughts or the grief from the loss of a loved one to suicide. The event has raised nearly $70,000 for the Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline in the previous two years. The walkathon is an uplifting community gathering intended to raise awareness around suicide, offer support for those suffering from suicidal thoughts or attempts, and comfort to those grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. There will be live local music and speakers throughout the night, a memorial garden of remembrance, and food trucks serving refreshments. During this family-friendly, outdoor event, folks of all ages will walk around the track during the hours that suicide rates are at their highest, showing their emotional support for those who are suffering. Donations are tax-deductible and will benefit the Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline, helping to save lives! Register to walk and raise funds, or donate to support others who are walking, at www.strength2thrive.org. For questions or more information, email Jennifer Haagenson at strength2thrivewalkathon@gmail.com.
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 Help spread the light to those who are hurting, struggling, and lonely.
So many suffer alone in silence with their dark thoughts. Let's show them that we care and there is hope that they can get to a better, brighter place in life. Come participate in the 3rd Annual Strength 2 Thrive Suicide Prevention Walkathon & Community Event on September 11, 2021, at Columbia High School in Nampa, Idaho. The community will gather to raise awareness about suicide prevention and postvention, and we will support those who are suffering from suicidal thoughts and/or attempts, mental health issues, and grief from the loss of a loved one to suicide. Pull together your friends, family, co-worker to join you, as we all walk throughout the night in support and solidarity with those who need us. Teams are challenged to raise $5,000 in donations for the Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline. Individuals are welcome to participate as well. All the funds raised will be put to good use and will help save lives. There will be live local music, speakers, a garden of remembrance & food trucks. This is a family-friendly event and all ages are welcome! Let's illuminate the darkness and spread light, love & hope far and wide! Learn more and sign up today at http://strength2thrive.org/ To donate to the My Grief Connection team, Alive 2 Thrive, visit: https://strength2thrive.org/donations/sara-cobb/ Follow @strength2thrive_walk on Instagram and Like the Strength 2 Thrive Facebook Page for updates. 8/4/2021 3rd Annual Strength 2 Thrive Suicide Prevention Walkathon & Community Event - 21 Sep 2021Read Now 3rd Annual Strength 2 Thrive Suicide Prevention Walkathon & Community Event
September 11, 2021 at 8:00 PM MDT to September 12, 2021 at 8:00 AM MDT We'll be walking the track at Columbia High School, 301 S. Happy Valley Road, Nampa, Idaho 83687. Strength 2 Thrive is a walkathon, concert, and gathering to raise awareness about suicide and build a community of support. Money raised from the event will be donated to the Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline. The walkathon will kick off promptly at 8:00 PM but general event festivities will begin at 7:00 PM. It's an overnight walk-a-thon that will take place during the hours suicide rates are at their highest. Live local music, speakers, a remembrance garden & food trucks. All ages welcome! Follow @strength2thrive_walk on Instagram and Like the Strength 2 Thrive Facebook Page for updates. For more information or to register, visit: https://strength2thrive.org/ Donate to the My Grief Connection team at: https://strength2thrive.org/donations/sara-cobb/ 9/14/2020 2nd Annual Strength 2 Thrive Overnight Walk-a-Thon for Suicide Prevention & Awareness - 19 Sept 2020Read Now 2nd Annual Strength 2 Thrive Overnight Walk-a-Thon for Suicide Prevention & Awareness
Each year over 40,000 people in the United States complete suicide. Even more attempt it. Idaho’s suicide rate is consistently 50% higher than the national average. Strength 2 Thrive is aiming to raise public awareness & raise $200,000 for the Idaho Suicide Hotline. Donations raised for Strength 2 Thrive will go to Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline. Your gift is tax-deductible and Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline will issue you a gift receipt following the event. The 2nd Annual Strength 2 Thrive Walk-a-Thon will kick off at 8:00 pm, Saturday, September 19, 2020. General event festivities and team set up will begin at 7:00 pm. Team members will take turns walking throughout the night, until 8:00 am on Monday, September 20, 2020. There will be music & special speakers presenting during the event. The event will follow COVID-19 safely guidelines and will be held outside with over 3-acres space for lots of social distancing. Wearing masks is recommended. Participants and supporters are encouraged to bring their own tents, chairs, blankets, snacks, etc. Forge International School 208 S. Hartley Lane Middleton, ID 83644 The following local food & beverage vendors will be on hand: Fly Wings Wepa Wok n Roll Shiver n' Steam Double Decker Espresso Strength 2 Thrive is being coordinated and hosted by Rhythm & Grace Counseling: Owner: Chad Hanson 4 Ogden Ave. Nampa Idaho 83651 Phone: 208-505-4314 rhythmandgracecounseling@gmail.com www.RhythmAndGraceCounseling.com Visit the Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/Strength-2-Thrive-2428587897376568/ Visit the Facebook Event at: https://tinyurl.com/strength2thrive2020 7/1/2020 2nd Annual Strength 2 Thrive Overnight Walk-a-Thon for Suicide Prevention & AwarenessRead Now2nd Annual Strength 2 Thrive Overnight Walk-a-Thon for Suicide Prevention & Awareness Each year over 40,000 people in the United States complete suicide. Even more attempt it. Idaho’s suicide rate is consistently 50% higher than the national average. Strength 2 Thrive is aiming to raise public awareness & raise $200,000 for the Idaho Suicide Hotline. Donations raised for Strength 2 Thrive will go to Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline. Your gift is tax-deductible and Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline will issue you a gift receipt following the event. The 2nd Annual Strength 2 Thrive Walk-a-Thon will kick off at 8:00 pm, Saturday, September 19, 2020. General event festivities and team set up will begin at 7:00 pm. Team members will take turns walking through out the night, until 8:00 am on Monday, September 20, 2020. There will be music & special speakers presenting during the event. Proper social distancing and COVID-19 protocols will be followed. Forge International School 208 S. Hartley Lane Middleton, ID 83644 The following local food & beverage vendors will be on hand: Slay the Snow Fly Food Truck Buy It Ice Cream Lonnie C’s Doughnuts Rusty Dog Corn Dogs Double Decker Espresso Strength 2 Thrive is being coordinated and hosted by Rhythm & Grace Counseling: Owner: Chad Hanson Visit the Facebook Event at: https://tinyurl.com/strength2thrive2020 Sign Up to Walk with My Grief Connection's Team:
 Mental Health Awareness MonthMay is Mental Health Awareness Month and thank goodness for that! Our mental health is
being challenged in a huge way with the COVID-19 pandemic, on top of all of the regular stressors and issues that we deal with on a daily basis. Whether we have diagnosed mental illness or not, it is critical for us all to manage and support our mental health. It matters so much! We must continue to talk about mental health, share our stories, raise awareness, educate others, get help ourselves and give help when we can. Let's start the conversation and work to end the stigma around mental illness so we can be there for each other in ways that are real and meaningful. If you are struggling please reach out for support. Here are some resources to help: The Crisis Text Line offers free, 24/7 crisis counseling, via text. Just text SHARE to 741741 to reach them. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline gives 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources, call 1-800-273-8255. Depression & Crisis Hotline, call 1-800-784-2433. Veterans Crisis Line, call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or Text 838255. Emotional Health Relief Hotline, caregivers available 10am-10pm MST, 1-833-442-2211. Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline, 24/7, call 208-398-HELP (4357). The Crisis Hotline, Serving Southern and Southeastern Idaho, 24/7, call 208-788-3596. Idaho COVID-19 Hotline, call 1-888-330-3010, Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm. Ambitions of Idaho 24 Hour Crisis Intervention Line, call 208-794-2379. For more mental health & crisis help resources visit: https://www.mygriefconnection.org/crisishelp.html 11/18/2019 American Foundation For Suicide prevention Boise Chapter's Out of the Darkness Walk - 12 October 2019Read Now
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