 My Ascension Documentary FREE Virtual Screening
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM MST This FREE virtual screening of the feature length documentary "My Ascension," chronicles Emma Benoit's inspiring journey and quest to walk again after a suicide attempt paralyzed her. Emma became propelled by a mission to use her painful experience to help others find hope, and shine more light on the fact that 20 young people die every day by suicide in the United States. The film also highlights the stories of two remarkable young people who tragically did not survive their attempts, and we learn first-hand from their families, friends, school officials and suicide prevention experts about the devastating effects of suicide and what can be done to prevent it. Magellan Healthcare, The Speedy Foundation, Idaho Federation of Families, Recovery in Motion and Hope Squad present thisspecial screening of the film "My Ascension," available to stream for FREE on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM MST. The screening will be followed by an important dialogue related to youth suicide prevention. Speakers include: Emma Benoit, Shannon Decker, founder of The Speedy Foundation, Dr. Greg Hudnall, founder of Hope Squad and filmmaker Greg Dicharry. Register now for this FREE event at: http://watch.showandtell.film/watch/idaho If you or someone you know needs help - call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 or text the Crisis Text Line - Text - HELLO to 741741
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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.  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/  FREE Suicide Prevention Training - QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer)
In partnership with Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, the Idaho State Department of Education is offering free online QPR (Question, Persuade and Refer) Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention! This training is available to Idaho educators and any member of a school's community (this includes parents, grandparents, school staff, staff at youth organizations, coaches; anyone who interacts with students at home or at school). The training takes about 1-2 hours to complete. They want as many caring adults as possible prepared and trained to connect students with support and resources! Thank you for taking the time to complete this course which will help you protect and support our youth. Get started here: https://form.jotform.com/200843987115156  FREE Healing After Suicide Loss Masterclass Series
July 26 - August 8, 2021 If you want to finally heal after losing your loved one to suicide and move forward with your life, then you should sign up for the Healing After Suicide Loss interview series. My friend Caro Brookings handpicked 25+ top experts, authors and support providers from the suicide grief and loss space for this free interview series on how to find peace, make life liveable again and move forward one day at a time. I am so grateful to be part of this FREE 14-day interview series, and I can’t wait to share my wisdom with you! Healing After Suicide Loss starts on July 26. Don’t miss out! Register to save your seat at: https://interviewseries.healingaftersuicideloss.org/sara  33rd Annual Healing After Suicide Loss Conference Saturday, June 12, 2021 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM EST Registration Fee: $20 The 33rd Annual Healing After Suicide Loss Conference, hosted by the American Association for Suicidology, will be held virtually on Saturday, June 12, 2021 from 1:00 - 4:00 PM EST. AAS hopes to create a space for sharing, learning, and healing for loss survivors. The conference will include workshops, sharing sessions, and a presentation from AAS' 2021 Loss Survivor Award winner, Lena Heilmann. For full schedule and presentation descriptions, and to register please visit https://www.aasconference.org/haslc Attendees will receive more information including access links in their confirmation email after registration.  Healing After Loss 2021 Summit
March 8th - 12th, 2021 at 8:00 AM MST. The Healing After Loss Summit is a FREE summit for survivors of suicide loss to connect with experts and professionals who can help them heal, but anyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. The 5-Day Summit featuring 20+ Grief & Wellness Experts, is meant to help you get next steps, find support, get tools thatwork for YOU & begin your healing journey. The summit takes place LIVE inside of the private Facebook Group at 8 AM MST daily. If you are interested in joining please register to reserve your FREE spot at https://tinyurl.com/HealingAfterLoss  International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
Saturday, November 21, 2020 International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is a special time when survivors of suicide loss can come together to find compassion, connection, and hope through their shared experience. The day was created in 1999 when Senator Harry Reid, who lost his father to suicide, introduced a resolution to the United States Senate. Also known as Survivor Day, it was designated by the US Congress as a day on which those affected by suicide loss intentionally join together for a time support and healing. Survivor Day always lands on the Saturday before Thanksgiving, as the fall and winter holidays are often a challenging and emotion time for suicide loss survivors. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention supports hundreds Survivor Day events all over the world. Find out more information and locate and register for your local Survivor Day events at: https://afsp.org/international-survivors-of-suicide-loss-day The Treasure Valley Idaho's Survivor Day event will be on November 21, 2020 from 11am - 1pm (MST) This event is for Survivors of Suicide Loss only. Register to attend at: https://isosld.afsp.org/idaho/ AFSP Support for Suicide Loss Survivors Flyer 9/20/2020 GRIEF & SUICIDE LOSS speech from THE 2ND ANNUAL ​STRENGTH 2 THRIVE WALK-A-THON FOR SUICIDE​PREVENTION AND AWARENESSRead NowMy grief connection founder, sara Cobb, sPEaks ABOUT GRIEF & SUICIDE LOSS AT THE
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