Board Member Janet Dember (Chair for the Litchfield walk) from Ct Chapter American Foundation for Suicide Prevention discusses their mission is to save lives and support those affected by suicide. Their team of staff and volunteers across the country is working on accomplishing this mission through direct education, state and federal advocacy, loss and healing support for anyone affected by suicide, and being the #1 private funder of suicide prevention research in the world.
Janet details their Out of the Darkness Walk. This Community event is AFSP's signature fundraising series. It brings together friends, families and supporters in more than 400 communtities nationwide.
Here are some Out of the Darkness Walks taking place in our CT communities.
CT Capital Area Walk
1214 Main St. - Hartford, CT
Saturday, September 27
Fairfield County Walk
Sherwood Island State Park
Saturday, October 4th
New Haven County / Hamden Walk
Town Center Park - Hamden, CT
Sunday, October 5
Greater Springfield MA Walk
School Street Park - Agawam, MA
October 25th
Litchfield County Walk
White Memorial Conservation Center - Litchfield, CT
Saturday, October 25
If you are in a crisis, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988 or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting 741-741.