October 2026

Photo by John Kakuk on Unsplash Butte community leaders are launching a mental health and suicide prevention initiative on the Montana Tech campus. The report points to a community choosing action over silence, bringing attention to emotional wellbeing, suicide prevention, and the need for accessible support. That choice matters. Suicide loss can leave families and […]

Photo by Nik Shuliahin 💛💙 on Unsplash New York State is directing suicide prevention funds toward rural counties, including communities in the Finger Lakes region. Five counties are sharing $660,000 through an initiative administered by the Suicide Prevention Center of New York State. Cayuga County will receive $36,000 first for a local needs assessment, community

Photo by Alexander Williams on Unsplash The Archdiocese of Chicago has dedicated “At Peace,” a memorial honoring people who died by suicide and the families who continue to grieve. Located at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Hillside, Illinois, the memorial includes an angel and doves and offers a place for prayer, remembrance, and quiet

Photo by Kate Bezzubets on Unsplash A free ABC Suicide Prevention Partner Class was being offered for the community Monday, Oct. 19, in Los Alamos. The training centers on three practical movements: Ask directly about suicide, Be Present with compassion, and Connect a person with trustworthy help. The class is designed to help ordinary neighbors

Photo by Gary Sandoz on Unsplash Beacon For Hope Suicide Prevention partnered with Flint Hills Technical College for a third annual car show benefiting the college’s Wrangler Pantry. The event brought people together around vehicles, conversation, food, and a practical way to support students facing food insecurity. A previous Beacon community car show reportedly gathered