Rotary Club of Flagler Beach to Host Sept. 19 Walk for 988 National Suicide Crisis Hotline

PALM COAST, Fla. - Sept. 15, 2024 - PRLog -- The Rotary Club of Flagler Beach will host an Awareness Walk to promote the 988 National Suicide Crisis Hotline at 6:00 pm on September 19, 2024. Participants will walk from Wadsworth Park in Flagler Beach, over the SR 100 bridge to Veterans Park where they will gather for a brief ceremony.

All are welcome to attend this free event that aims to bring the community together to raise awareness about the importance of mental health and the critical resources available through the 988 hotline.

"We invite all community members to join us for this important awareness walk that we are hosting in honor of September being National Suicide Prevention Month.  Together, we can make a difference and ensure that everyone knows about the life-saving resource that is the 988 hotline," said Karen Pastoriza Williams, president of Rotary Club of Flagler Beach.

Anyone wishing to participate should arrive at Wadsworth Park at 5:30 pm. After a brief welcome, the walk will begin at 6:00 pm. Participants are encouraged, if possible, to wear purple and/or teal, the colors of suicide prevention awareness. Advanced registration is not required.

The 988 National Suicide Crisis Hotline is a vital resource for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis. By dialing 988, callers are connected to trained counselors who provide immediate support and connect them with local resources. This service is crucial in preventing suicides and offering hope to those in distress. Raising awareness about the 988 hotline ensures that more people know where to turn in times of need, potentially saving lives.

Rotary Club of Flagler Beach is part of Rotary International, a global humanitarian organization with over 1.2 million members in more than 35,000 clubs worldwide.  Rotary members are dedicated to making a positive impact in their communities through service projects, fundraising, and advocacy.

The Rotary Club of Flagler Beach is committed to addressing local needs and supporting initiatives that improve the well-being of our community members. Promoting the 988 National Suicide Crisis Hotline is an especially important initiative of Rotary Club of Flagler Beach during September, National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month.  Public outdoor signs promoting 988, high school poster contests, municipal proclamations, social media campaigns and other activities are among the activities planned by Rotary Club of Flagler Beach. For more information about the Rotary Club of Flagler Beach, visit https://www.flaglerbeachrotary.org/rotaryevents.