If you have ever lost a loved one from suicide you know the heartache it causes but I want to tell you that YOU ARE NOT ALONE! There are so many others out there going through the exact same thing and it is so important to talk about it and support each other.
On October 5th come out to Riverwalk Crossings for the Jacksonville Walk to Fight Suicide to help raise support for suicide prevention and connect with others in our area that are going through the same journey you are. It is free to walk but donations are greatly appreciated whether you choose to walk or not. Any donations made go to create educational programs, new research, support survivors of suicide loss, and advocate for public policies. If you would like to register for the walk or donate visit the AFSP website, there is also the option to create your own team and set a goal for raising funds. Register HERE! More details on the walk can be found on the registration site and the Jacksonville Walk to Fight Suicide 2019 Facebook Event Page.
| Event Details: Date: October 5th 2019 Time: 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Location: Riverwalk Crossing Park- 421 Court StreetJacksonville, NC Check In Time: 3:00 pm Walk Starts: 4:30 pm Walk Ends: 7:00 pm Person to contact for any questions you may have or more information: Amy Sullivan 845-532-1936 ootdwalk.nc.onslow@gmail.com | Links & Resources: AFSP Facebook Page: @AFSPnational Onslow County Out of the Darkness Walk for Suicide Prevention: Facebook Page & Website Jacksonville's Walk to Fight Suicide 2019 Facebook Event Page |
| Images from the 2018 Jacksonville's Walk for Suicide Prevention |
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| Kick-Off to the 2018 Walk | Amy Sullivan (red shirt) Chairperson for Onslow County Out of the Darkness Walk in Jacksonville | Some of the supporters & walkers at the 2018 event |
| Suicide Statistics: -Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the US -In North Carolina, 1 person every 6 hours dies from suicide -In 2017 there were three times as many people that died from suicide than alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents in North Carolina -On average 129 Americans died by suicide each day. -Suicide ranks 2nd as the leading cause of death for 10 to 34-year-olds and ranks 4th as the leading cause of death for 35 to 54-year-olds -33% increase in suicide rate between 199 and 2017 -1.4 million Americans attempted suicide -90% of those who died by suicide had a diagnosable mental health condition at the time of their death -In 2016, the suicide rate was1.5x higher for veterans than for non-veteran adults *if you would like to see more statistics on suicide in the US click HERE to look at the AFSP Suicide Statistics |  |
Need Support?
-Are you concerned someone is at risk? Visit this page for more information on what you can do to help!
-Has you recently made a suicide attempt? Here are some helpful things for after a suicide attempt, including the AFSP series "Voices of Hope."
-Has someone you loved attempted suicide? Here are some helpful tidbits for you.
Local Support:
Jacksonville Survivors of Suicide is a local support group for individuals that have lost a loved one to suicide. The group meets once a month to support and connect with others that are going through the same journey of healing. The meets are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, if you would like more information on the Support Group you can find it HERE.
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