The Smiley Foundation To Host A Community Walk for Suicide Awareness

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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Karen Eileen is joined by Alexus, Taylor, and John Smiley of The Smiley Foundation to discuss the importance of awareness, healing, and connection in the wake of losing a loved one to suicide. On September 20th, The Smiley Foundation hosts a community walk for suicide awareness. The walk will start at 12pm at North Commons Park in Minneapolis. Hear the conversation below:

*For more information, visit The Smiley Foundation’s website https://www.thesmileyfoundationmn.org If you or someone in your life is struggling with suicidal ideation or emotional crisis, you can call/text 988, text “HOME” to 741741. If you want or need support to come to you, call 612-596-1223 for the Hennepin county Cope mobile crisis team. (All three are available 24/7).*

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