The second-annual “Light in the Dark” Glow Walk for suicide prevention awareness will occur this Saturday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at Tony’s Welding & Fabrication Stadium, Miami Trace Local Schools. This event is intended to provide encouragement, hope, and support to those struggling with their mental health. It will also provide an opportunity to remember those we have lost. Pre-registration is free and appreciated (but not required). Those wishing to support the coalition can buy a Biers Run Mudd luminary or a 988 t-shirt (cash only). Register and find more information at faycohd.org.
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WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, Ohio — The second-annual “Light in the Dark” Glow Walk for suicide prevention awareness will occur this Saturday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at Tony’s Welding & Fabrication Stadium, Miami Trace Local Schools. Registration and sign-in begins at 6:30 p.m., and the walk will begin at 7 p.m. The event is being organized by the Fayette County Suicide Prevention Coalition, “A Community of Hope.”
Pre-registration is free and appreciated (but not required). Register at faycohd.org. There will be several organizations with tables and information about resources for mental health, housing, parenting, and more. The walk is a family-friendly event (no pets).
While the event is free, there will be opportunities to support suicide prevention awareness in the community (cash only). 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline t-shirts will be on sale for $20. Biers Run Mudd has graciously made luminaries which will be sold for $25, with all proceeds benefiting the work of the coalition, such as providing care baskets for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide, the promotion of the 988 crisis lifeline, and training.
Participating Agencies
The following organizations will have tables and provide information at the event:
Chillicothe VA
Community Action Commission of Fayette County
Dream Like Lexi
Fayette County Early Learning Center
Fayette County Help Me Grow
Fayette County Suicide Prevention Coalition (A Community of Hope)
Integrated Services for Behavioral Health
OSU Extension – Fayette County
Paint Valley ADAMH Board
Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health Clinic
Veteran’s Services Commission, Fayette County
Washington City Schools Hope Squad
Adena Fayette Medical Center Senior Life Solutions
Walk Organizers
The following organizations are represented on the glow walk committee and provided financial, technical, or logistical support for the walk: Adena Fayette Medical Center Senior Life Solutions, Chillicothe VA, Copper Knoll Health & Rehabilitation, Fayette County Commission on Aging, Fayette County Community Action Commission, Fayette County EMS, Fayette County Public Health, Fayette Recovery Center/PARS, Miami Trace Local Schools, Ohio State University Extension – Fayette County, Paint Valley ADAMH Board, Veteran’s Service Commission, Fayette County, and Washington Court House City Schools.
Walk Sponsors
The glow walk is possible due to the generosity of the following sponsors who have donated time, money, or resources to this event.
Gold Sponsors: Adena Health, Biers Run Mudd, Elks Lodge #129, Fayette County Public Health, Paint Valley ADAMH Board, Miami Trace Local Schools, VFW Post 3762.
Medallion Sponsors: Parrett Insurance, Unlimited Contracting Solutions, Scioto Paint Valley Mental Health, Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation
Century Sponsors: Brown’s Boarding, VFW Post 8041, American Legion Post 25 Ladies Auxiliary, Health Source of Ohio, Signature Health Care, Washington Court House City Schools, YUSA.
For more information visit faycohd.org.
