Thank you for caring about suicide prevention. SpeakUp ReachOut opened up a critical conversation about suicide in our daughter’s middle school that profoundly impacted our family.

“I have been affected by suicide all my life. Thanks to you, SpeakUp ReachOut is helping me heal in so many ways.”

Celebrating anniversaries, birthdays, holidays, and other occasions after a loss can be challenging. These events can bring up painful memories and feelings, but they also can provide an opportunity to celebrate your loved one.

A recap of the 9th annual SpeakUp ReachOut Memorial Ceremomy

August 28, 2021

Freedom Park | Edwards, CO

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by Pam Boyd of the Vail Daily

It all began with an Eagle mom.

Back in 2016, Agnes Harakal knew mental health services in Eagle County needed to change. Actually, it was more than that.

We are proud of our 2020 accomplishments which are highlighted in our 2020 Annual Report. We invite you to page through this electronic version. Please let us know what you think!

It’s easy peasy for kids to identify when they are happy. What about when they are frustrated? Can they name this common feeling when homework is hard, or their little brother broke their latest Lego masterpiece? The definition of frustration - feeling or expressing distress and annoyance, especially because of inability to change or achieve something (dictionary.com) – is a perfect word for many of our children to use, but we rarely hear it.

It’s easy peasy for kids to identify when they are happy. What about when they are frustrated? Can they name this common feeling when homework is hard, or their little brother broke their latest Lego masterpiece? The definition of frustration - feeling or expressing distress and annoyance, especially because of inability to change or achieve something (dictionary.com) – is a perfect word for many of our children to use, but we rarely hear it.

“Urgent action around suicide prevention is needed at the federal, state, tribal, and local levels to fully implement the goals and objectives of the National Strategy and change the trajectory of suicide in our country.” The National Action Alliance noted in the call to action.

“This new initiative shows the investment our suicide prevention coalition, behavioral health providers, community hospital, public health and law enforcement have for preventing suicide in our community,” Ivie said…Read more