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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 […]

Photo by Markus Winkler on Unsplash Financial distress is linked to a higher suicide risk among veterans. The report highlights research examining financial, health, and mortality records for thousands of veterans. Delinquent mortgage payments, repossessions, late credit card payments, and declining credit scores were associated with increased odds of suicide. Veterans experiencing several financial stressors

Photo by Adam Cheek on Unsplash The Pennsylvania Senate approved legislation creating a license plate honoring Green Star Families, the families of veterans who died by suicide. The measure recognizes a painful form of loss that many families carry quietly while helping bring greater visibility to veteran mental health and suicide prevention. A license plate

Photo by Matheus Câmara da Silva on Unsplash Illinois mental health advocates are urging communities to ask one direct question when someone may be in crisis: whether they are thinking about suicide. The reporting emphasizes that suicide is preventable, help is available, and a calm, honest conversation can open the door to safety. Advocates also

Photo by Vitaly Gariev on Unsplash Persistence remains central to suicide prevention efforts in Laramie County. The coverage points to an ongoing community commitment rather than a single campaign or event, and that steadiness matters because prevention work is often slow, relational, and built through repeated contact, training, and support. What stands out is the