Williston's Suicide Prevention Walk, What To Know Before You Go

Suicide prevention starts with everyday heroes like you. Join your friends and neighbors at Williston's Out of The Darkness Walk on Sunday, September 13 at Harmon Park. The Out of the Darkness initiative, which started in 2004, is centered on these community walks, which are held in hundreds of towns across the nation, including Williston.

Out Of Darkness/Lakin Mahar & Tarren Rehak

Every Can Walk For Awareness

Standing Together for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention

Out of The Darkness draws attention to suicide prevention and mental health. This type of gathering provides people the confidence to talk openly about their personal ties to the topic and a day to advance mental health awareness. Most importantly, this is done alongside one other, in support of one another and in remembrance of those we have lost, including friends, relatives, neighbors, and coworkers.

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Out of Darkness Groups

Honor Beads Help Connect Those With Shared Experiences

One of the unique things you may see at this walk is people wearing different colors of beads. It might seem a bit out of place, but there is a special meaning. These are called honor beads; the color indicates how participants personally relate to the cause and aids in finding people who share a common perspective. These beads subtly show what each person attending may be going through.

Honor Bead Colors & Meaning

Every Step Makes a Difference

Funds raised at the Out of the Darkness Williston Walk directly support research, advocacy efforts, and educational programs in schools, workplaces, and communities across ND.

So, sign up now, get ready to lace up those walking shoes, and make plans to be at Harmon Park in Williston for the Out of The Darkness Walk. Check in starts at 12:00pm, and the walk begins are 1:00pm. There will be an opening ceremony, activities of hope and healing and resource tables.

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Source: One Walk Could Make a Difference: Join Williston’s Out of the Darkness Event

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