Our goal in preventing suicide is to provide information and education to promote the awareness of suicide prevention in Yellowstone County and the surrounding areas. RiverStone Health is a supporter and collaborator with the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Yellowstone County.

The Suicide Prevention Coalition is committed to providing culturally sensitive education and public awareness to create conditions wherein no one feels alone or hopeless and everyone has access to mental health care and support. Local suicide prevention information and education includes:

Out of the Darkness Walk (held the third Sunday in September at Veteran’s Park) National Survivors of Suicide Loss Day (Saturday before Thanksgiving) National Suicide Prevention Week (Second week in September) QPR Training - the CPR of suicide prevention Suicide loss support groups - these are groups run by trained facilitators. They are for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. Survivor’s Packet - a resource for those who have lost a loved one to suicide Prevention Packet - a resource for community members working on suicide prevention For more information, visit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention website. All are invited to regular coalition meetings: Third Monday of each month 12:00pm-1:30pm (bring a lunch) Community Crisis Center 704 N. 30th Street

2008 Out of the Darkness Walk