Mental Wellness Foundation for Suicide Prevention in Grove

The April T. Bocian Foundation honors April’s memory by raising awareness about mental health, depression, and suicide prevention. The foundation shares crisis-resource information, connects visitors with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and AFSP, supports wellness initiatives such as EmpowHer Retreat, and creates opportunities for volunteers, donors, sponsors, and event participants to strengthen community awareness.

If there is an immediate risk of harm, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. For suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or concern for someone else, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7 in the United States. The April T. Bocian Foundation is not an emergency response provider, so urgent situations should always be directed to emergency or crisis professionals.

Yes. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week throughout the United States. People can call or text 988 for confidential crisis support when they are experiencing suicidal thoughts, emotional distress, or concern about another person. Trained crisis counselors listen, help assess immediate needs, and work toward practical next steps for safety and support.

Community members can contact the foundation to ask about volunteer opportunities. Volunteers may support fundraising events, help share mental health awareness messages, contribute their professional or creative skills, or assist with community outreach. The foundation values the abilities and passions each person brings, because sustained suicide prevention awareness depends on people working together with compassion, care, and a commitment to real change.

Supporters can participate by registering a team, becoming a sponsor, or helping promote the Golf Outing fundraiser. Team registration and sponsorship forms, along with downloadable event information, are available through the foundation’s event materials. The outing brings people together around April’s legacy while raising support for mental health awareness, suicide prevention advocacy, and the foundation’s ongoing community-centered initiatives.

EmpowHer is a wellness and empowerment retreat initiative supported by the April T. Bocian Foundation. It is associated with the foundation’s broader commitment to mental health awareness and provides a dedicated space for women’s wellness, reflection, and connection. Visitors interested in program details, availability, or registration should review the EmpowHer Retreat website, where current retreat information and participation options are provided.

The foundation focuses on awareness, advocacy, community connection, and access to trusted mental health and crisis resources. It does not present itself as a provider of clinical counseling, diagnosis, or emergency treatment. Individuals seeking therapy or medical mental health care should contact a licensed mental health professional, health care provider, local behavioral health service, or their insurance network for appropriate clinical options.

You can contact the April T. Bocian Foundation by phone at 724-355-1909, by email at abocian@redsafetyids.com, or through the website contact form. Messages submitted through the form require a name and email address and are protected by reCAPTCHA. For urgent mental health or suicide-related concerns, call or text 988 rather than waiting for a non-emergency response.