‘Out of the Darkness’ walk aims to shine light on mental health, suicide prevention

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Indianapolis hosted its first “Out of the Darkness” community walk in 2006 with about 150 walkers. Today, 17-years-later, nearly 6,000 walkers gathered in Military Park for the event.

INDIANAPOLIS — In this article, suicide prevention is mentioned. If you are struggling with your mental health, please reach out and call the National Mental Health Crisis Hotline at 988.Today, 17-years-later, nearly 6,000 walkers gathered in Military Park for the event.

“Everybody’s journey is different, but those with lived experience who may struggle do find hope in hearing other people’s stories and how they were able to get through it,” Kelsey Aaron, the AFSP Indiana executive director, said.Volunteers helped decorate sidewalks with encouraging messages and numbers to important mental health hotlines.

“We have people of all ages from all over the state attending. We’re excited to see everybody come together to support this important cause,” Aaron said.

 

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