Copper Shores Community Health Foundation is honored to be hosting the eighth annual Suicide Prevention Walk on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Ray Kestner Waterfront Park in Houghton, from 1 to 4 p.m. Join Copper Shores and the Houghton Keweenaw Suicide Prevention Coalition to promote awareness, provide support and highlight valuable local resources dedicated to suicide prevention.

The Suicide Prevention Walk will feature an inspiring guest speaker, whose insights and experiences shed light on the crucial work being done in our community. Before stepping out together in a display of solidarity, attendees will have the opportunity to meet and talk to a variety of local suicide prevention resources brought together by the coalition, while enjoying complimentary snacks, and connecting with others who share a commitment to suicide prevention and mental health advocacy.  

The Houghton Keweenaw Suicide Prevention Coalition is made up of mental health leaders, experts, and advocates from across the Copper Country, including members from organizations such as Copper Country Intermediate School District, Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds, Barbara Kettle Gundlach Shelter Home, Copper Country Community Mental Health, Western Upper Peninsula Health Department and Copper Shores Outreach & Education.  

This event is free to attend and open to all community members interested in promoting mental health. Children are a welcome addition at this family friendly event, where they can find games and activities, and build confidence talking about mental health. In addition to the activities and resources available, there will be a chance to win exciting raffle prizes before hearing from the speaker.

More details about the Suicide Prevention Walk will be released as the event draws nearer. To learn more about the programming provided by Copper Shores Outreach & Education, including mental health training and after school programming, visit coppershores.org/outreach-and-education.