MADISON COUNTY — This month, BRiDGES – the Madison County Council on Alcoholism & Substance Abuse, Inc. will present two events aimed at furthering its mission to be a leader in providing advocacy, resources, and services to the community, the workforce, families, and individuals through the delivery of prevention and intervention programs that promote change, strengthen families, and build healthy communities.
In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Madison County — a group hosted by BRiDGES — will present its third annual STEPtember for Suicide Prevention Walk on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 9:30 a.m., at Chapman Park in Bridgeport, NY.
Anyone interested in supporting suicide survivors, survivors of loss, and suicide prevention in Madison County is welcome to participate. Walkers can register online or in-person starting at 9:30 a.m. on the day of the event. An opening ceremony will begin at 10 a.m.
“Suicide loss touches more people in rural areas, including in Madison County, than we may ever know due to the stigma behind such losses,” said BRiDGES Executive Director Maureen Campanie. “We want to raise awareness, hope, and let people know they are not alone in this journey. Through providing a venue where suicide loss survivors can be connected to others who walk a similar path, it provides hope for the future.”
The walk will be held rain or shine. All donations will remain local and fund suicide prevention, education, and...
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