Carson City walkers take to street Saturday for suicide prevention
Participants in the 5K Walk for Suicide Prevention walk through downtown Carson City Saturday morning to help raise awareness about suicide. Partnership Carson City, the Nevada Coalition for Suicide Prevention and the Nevada Office of Suicide Prevention co-host the event to educate the community about resources available for people suffering from depression and suicidal thoughts, as well as give support for their families.
In the second photo, Barbara Stankute and Hannah Kaiser cheer on participants of the 5K Walk for Suicide Prevention walk in downtown Carson City Saturday morning. For more information, call Partnership Carson City at 775-841-4730.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Lifeline is committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness. Call 1-800-273-8255.