10th Annual Walk for Hope

Our 10th annual Walk for Hope will be held on Saturday, September 26th at 9am at the Portage High School Track. Our family-friendly event features laps around the track, speakers, music, art projects, educational booths, and free Suicide Prevention Training.  We have all been affected by suicide in our communities. Let’s join together in remembering our loved ones and extending hope to those who are still suffering. 

All proceeds support Prevent Suicide Columbia County’s local prevention activities, which include:

  • QPR Suicide Prevention Training which teaches the warning signs of suicide and three simple steps anyone can take to save a life: Question, Persuade, Refer
  • C.A.L.M Training an evidance based program on reducing access to lethal methods for individual at risk of suicide. 
  • Support groups for survivors of suicide loss
  • Scholarships for local high school students
  • Educational programs within schools to support youth mental health
  • Supporting other community sectors, such as law enforcement, and providers of health and mental health services

 

Scan the QR code or the link to register: Walk for Hope Registration

 

Join us for the 10th Annual Walk for Hope!

 

 

 

 

Announcements

Training Opportunities

C.A.L.M Training (Counseling on Access to Lethal Means)

C.A.L.M training is an evidance-based on reducing access to lethal methods for individuals at risk of suicide. CALM is a practical intervention to increase the time and distance between individuals at risk of suicide and the most common and lethal methods of suicide, particularly firearms. This training is open to professionals and community members. C.A.L.M will be offered at noon following Walk for Hope.

Registration coming soon!

For more inforamtion about C.A.L.M visit the link 

QPR (Question, Persaude, Refer)

QPR is a suicide prevention training where you can learn to recognize the warning signs of a suicide crisis and ways to Question, Persuade, and Refer someone to get help. QPR will be offered following Walk for Hope. 

We are honored to have The Crooked Branch Coffeehouse- Coffee Cart selling coffee the day of the walk.  The Crooked Branch Coffeehouse supports and donates some of the proceeds back to the Prevent Suicide!