Overview: Breaking stigma and finding community
Shedding light on the Out of the Darkness Walk in St. Paul that's bringing vital mental health resources, crisis support, and community healing to Black and Brown families across Minnesota.
No family should ever have to process the pain of a mental health crisis or a suicide loss alone, but finding a community of healing and hope is closer than you think.
Residents across the Twin Cities are invited to a gathering at St. Paul’s Como Regional Park on Sunday, Sept. 20, for the annual Out of the Darkness Walk. The gathering is dedicated to raising awareness, remembering loved ones, and breaking the stigma surrounding suicide.
Organized by the Minnesota chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the community walk brings together survivors and advocates to send a clear message: help is available, and prevention is possible. Funds raised during the event will support suicide research, community education programs, public policy advocacy, and resources for those grieving a loss.
Event details
- Date: Sunday, Sept. 20
- On-Site Registration: 9:30 a.m.
- Program starts: 10:30 a.m.
- Location: Como Regional Park | 1199 Midway Pkwy, St. Paul
- Pre-registration encouraged
If you or someone you know is in a crisis, needs emotional or mental health support, or requires immediate resources, call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to speak with a trained specialist 24/7.