Register here: AFSP.org/centralvt
The first annual Central Vermont Out of the Darkness Community Walk, hosted by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Vermont Chapter will be held at 10 A.M., October 29th, 2022 at the State House Lawn in Montpelier. This walk supports AFSP's education and support programs and its bold goal to reduce the annual U.S. rate of suicide 20 percent by the year 2025.
Registration is free! Those who raise $150 will receive an official Walk t-shirt. Make a team or join as an individual today!
The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.
Thank you to our sponsors Washington County Mental Health Services, Central Vermont Medical Center, Recovery Vermont, and the Department of Mental Health.
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or text VT to 741741 for the Crisis Text Line. Trained counselors are available 24/7. If you are concerned about your or a loved one's safety or need emergency medical services, call 9-1-1.