September 20, 2018 · mccsokinawa.com
Walk for Life
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oin us on Saturday, September 29 at Gunners Fitness Center for the Suicide Prevention & Awareness 5K Walk/Run. The event will begin at 9 a.m. and is open to all SOFA personnel. Every year, around 800,000 people take their own lives. In fact, someone commits suicide every 40 seconds, and it’s the second-leading cause of death among people ages 15 to 29. There’s an unrelenting stigma to talking about mental health issues. And so those troubled by thoughts of suicide are often ashamed to talk about it or seek treatment. It’s our duty to move past the silence and the shame—and to talk about it. So let’s come together to advocate, educate and raise awareness. Let’s also honor those lost to suicide and support the survivors left behind.
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To join us, register on-site the day of the event. Those who wish to participate must attend a safety brief at 8:45 a.m. For more information, call 645-2915 or visit mccsokinawa.com/behavioralhealth. If you’re struggling with depression or suicidal thoughts, there's nothing wrong with seeking help. You can get FREE and confidential emotional support any time by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. You can also chat with someone online at suicidepreventionlifeline.org. Active duty Marines and their beneficiaries can also contact the DSTRESS Line. This call center provides 24/7 anonymous phone and chat referral services using a Marineto-Marine approach. You can call 1-877-476-7734 or 098-970-7734, or chat online at usmc-mccs.org/services/ support/dstress-line.
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