Hope Walks Here

Mon, 24 Apr 2023 09:25:49 -0400
afsp, ohp, site, suicideprevention

On April 29th, members of the UMBC community in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, will participate in UMBC's annual Out of the Darkness Campus Walk.

Each year our community walks to prevent suicide, the third leading cause of death among people ages 15-24, and to raise awareness that no one is alone.

The walk also provides our community with an opportunity to raise funds for Maryland's local AFSP chapter. With funds raised from the walk, AFSP can provide educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss.

There are many reasons to walk. At the event, participants will be able to choose to wear a selection of honor beads, recognizing why they personally have joined the walk. Let us know why you walk.

I wear...

Blue beads because I support the cause

Teal beads because my loved one struggles

Green beads for my personal struggle

Purple beads for the loss of a relative or friend

Orange beads for the loss of a sibling

White beads for the loss of a child

Gold beads for the loss of a parent

Silver beads for the loss of a first responder or military member

Red beads for the loss of a spouse or partner

Rainbow beads to honor the LGBTQ+ community

It is completely free to register and participate in the walk. You can sign up as an individual or join a team.

For more details regarding the walk check out our events post.

For more details regarding available mental health resources click here.

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The Office of Health Promotion (OHP) offers events and trainings related to suicide prevention and helping our community members get help. Visit the OHP myUMBC page for up-to-date offerings. Contact OHP at ohp@umbc.edu to invite Health Promotion staff to your office or group meeting.

Follow us on Instagram @UMBCOHP and Twitter @UMBCOHP to learn more!