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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. Columbia High School 301 S Happy Valley Rd. Nampa, ID 83687 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 4 Ogden Ave. Nampa Idaho 83651 Phone: 208-505-4314 rhythmandgracecounseling@gmail.com www.RhythmAndGraceCounseling.com Sign Up to Walk with My Grief Connection's Team:
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 Suicide Survivor Grief - Life After Loss
Online Event Hosted By EricsHouse.org Join Guest Speaker Jill McMahon, LPC and Board Member at EricsHouse, and Loss Survivor Marianne Gouveia (Eric’s Mom) on Monday, May 18, 2020, at 5:30 PM (PST) for a candid discussion of suicide loss and what the healing journey looks likes from the perspective of a counselor who is an expert in suicide loss and trauma, and from a mother who lost a son to suicide after a long struggle with addiction. You will learn how surviving a suicide loss is possible, how healthy approaches to stigma and be used, and ways to help yourself with healing along the way. THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THIS EVENT. Register at: https://www.ericshouse.org/events/  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  Know the 5 Signs
April 8, 2020 from 4:30 - 5:30pm Nampa Public Library, 215 12th Ave. South, Nampa, Idaho 83651 Know the 5 Signs is a 45-minute presentation designed to build the community’s understanding of the many ways that suicide impacts our friends, families, clients, co-workers, and neighbors. Know the 5 Signs provides education on recognizing when someone is in emotional distress and how to reach out to help and connect them to resources. It also covers information about stigma, understanding mental health conditions, statistics, self-care techniques, etc. Join Erin Pfaeffle, LMSW of St. Luke's Wood River Valley for this potentially life-saving presentation for adults 18+ on April 8, 2020 from 4:30-5:30 pm in Multipurpose Room A at Nampa Public Library. There will be crafts, games coloring and other fun activities for kids in Multipurpose Room B at the same time so parents can attend while their kids are in the room next door. https://www.facebook.com/events/284132922546849/  The Griddle Gives (Idaho) February 25, 2020 from 7:00am - 2pm At all four "The Griddle" restaurant locations in the Treasure Valley All four locations of The Griddle in the Treasure Valley will be collecting donations to support the work of The Speedy Foundation on February 25th, from 7:00am - 2:00pm. A portion of all sales will be donated to The Speedy Foundation. Please swing by, treat yourself to a yummy breakfast, and help support our work to prevent suicide and raise awareness for mental health. https://www.facebook.com/events/2701982739847905/
 Long-Term Survivors of Suicide Loss Summit
July 30 - August 2, 2020 Hilton Downtown Cleveland - Cleveland, OH This summer, join fellow long-term survivors of suicide loss for a weekend of connection, learning and empowerment. This is the only conference of its kind, focusing solely on the needs of those whose loss took place long enough ago that they feel ready to gain new perspective on their grief journey. The conference will feature workshops, expert-led discussions, and social activities exploring how grief evolves over time. https://afsp.org/our-work/loss-healing/long-term-survivors-of-suicide-loss-summit/?fbclid=IwAR3KtSivaEzc6eq0veqAPQyNJ_aiuCDy4MWcnAkd83PNVJ3l2d8F-TGWupc  The "Dealing With Depression: A Resource Guide" is from The Recovery Village Columbus has a wide selection of some of the best websites, organizations and other helpful resources available to anyone who has been diagnosed with or suspects they are suffering from depression.
https://www.columbusrecoverycenter.com/depression-resource-guide/ For a links to many more grief related resources visit the "Misc. Grief Resources" page at www.mygriefconnection.org
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