Walk With Us: Prevent Suicide in Grove City PA

A suicide prevention walk is a community gathering that brings people together to raise awareness, remember lives lost, support people affected by mental illness, and encourage help-seeking. Participants may walk in honor of someone, share resources, volunteer, or fundraise. The purpose is not only to raise funds, but also to reduce stigma and remind people that compassionate connection can make a difference.

You can support prevention by participating in foundation activities, volunteering your skills, sharing accurate mental health resources, making a donation, or encouraging open and nonjudgmental conversations. The April T. Bocian Foundation also offers opportunities to support its annual Golf Outing through team registration and sponsorship. Small actions can help build a stronger network of awareness and care in the community.

If someone is in immediate danger or has taken action to harm themselves, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department right away. For immediate, confidential crisis support in the United States, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Stay with the person when it is safe to do so and remove immediate dangers if possible.

Yes. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline can support people who are worried about a friend, family member, coworker, or neighbor. A trained counselor can help you think through what to say, assess urgent safety concerns, and identify next steps. You do not need to wait for a situation to become an emergency before seeking guidance or support.

Community members can contact the April T. Bocian Foundation to learn about volunteer opportunities related to awareness outreach, fundraising events, and mission support. Volunteers can contribute a wide range of abilities and perspectives, from event assistance to helping share prevention information. The foundation believes meaningful change grows when people bring their time, compassion, and individual strengths together.

Fundraising events, including the annual Golf Outing, help support the foundation’s ongoing mental health awareness and suicide prevention work. Participants can register teams, pursue sponsorship opportunities, and help broaden local engagement with the cause. These events also create welcoming spaces for community members to connect around a shared commitment to honoring April’s memory and promoting hope.

The April T. Bocian Foundation promotes awareness, community involvement, and connections to suicide prevention resources; it is not presented as a provider of therapy, diagnosis, or emergency medical care. For an urgent mental health crisis, call or text 988. For immediate danger, call 911. For ongoing clinical care, seek a licensed mental health professional or healthcare provider.

The April T. Bocian Foundation is a partner or affiliate of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), a national organization dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. This connection helps the foundation direct community members toward recognized suicide prevention education and support resources while continuing its locally rooted awareness and advocacy efforts.