Our Events
UPCOMING…
DANCE FOR HOPE
Saturday, April 27, 2024 (12:00-4:30pm)
We invite all members of our community to attend this FREE event and help us promote suicide prevention, education and hope in our community. It is designed to bring people and resources together in a fun and entertaining environment.
The day will include performances from local dance groups, local dance instructors teaching several fun and easy dances for everyone to get up and participate in, a raffle with exciting door prizes, and information booths from local resources.
Donations will be accepted at the door. All proceeds will go directly to the La Crosse Area Suicide Prevention Initiative to strengthen our efforts to reach members of our community as we educate, offer hope and strive to save lives!
UW-L Student Union, La Crosse, WI
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH ART CONTEST
Submissions open May 1st-15th.
We invite you to participate in our first ever Mental Health Awareness Month Art Contest! All are encouraged to get creative and reflect on the topic of mental health -- whether your personal mental health journey or mental health as a whole. You can submit any form of art that is able to be uploaded to the submission form and is related to mental health, wellness, or recovery. Ex: upload a picture of a painting, drawing, or sculpture; upload a video of you singing or dancing; upload a document with a poem or song lyrics; etc. All entries will be placed into a drawing for prizes. Three random winners will be drawn and will receive a La Crosse Suicide Prevention Initiative sweatshirt in the size of their choosing and a $25 gift card to a store of their choosing. In addition, all entries that provide permission will be highlighted on our website and Facebook. Thank you for sharing your art!
Art showcased virtually May 15th-31st. Winners notified May 31st.
SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS EVENT
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 (6:00 - 7:30 pm)
We welcome family and friends impacted by suicide loss, as well as any community members, to join us for a night of raising awareness of suicide and its prevalence in our community and remembering those we’ve lost.
Riverside Park, La Crosse, WI
SUICIDE PREVENTION SUMMIT
Thursday, September 19, 2024 (8:30 am - 4:30 pm)
A full education day to increase your knowledge base of suicide factors, rates, prevention, assessment, and intervention, including an overview of the CAMS Treatment Framework.
UW-L Student Union, La Crosse, WI
Other Community Events
UPCOMING…
WI WARRIOR SUMMIT
Monday, May 13th, 2024 (8:30am-4:00pm)
Suicide prevention conference tailored for mental health professionals, veteran-serving organizations, veterans, and community members.
UW-Green Bay
HEALING AFTER LOSS SUMMIT
Friday, May 19th, 2024
American Association of Suicidology’s Healing After Loss Summit for newer and further along suicide loss survivors is available to attend virtually.
PAST…
DRIFTLESS REGIONAL READ
Ongoing September through December
The goal of the regional read is to bring the Driftless communities together through reading, interactive programs, book chats, lectures, and activities. We strive to foster an environment for discussion, growth, and collaboration. This year’s read is focused on mental health.
What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey
THE WAR WITHIN US ALL - FREE ART SHOW AND FUNDRAISER
Thursday, December 14, 2023 (6:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
The Artsiders, a nonprofit group of local artists, is putting on an art show and fundraiser for mental health and wellness. There will be 15 local artists and live music entertainment. Free to the public. Must be 21 or older
The Main Event Space, 422 Main St, La Crosse
MINI DONUT HALF MARATHON
Saturday, September 16, 2023
The Mini Donut Foundation is putting this event on for its 8th year this year to raise awareness about suicide and promote prevention and education. The event includes a half marathon, 5K honor walk/run, and kids fun run.
Along the Great River State Trail
COLOR FOR KINDNESS 5K WALK/RUN
Saturday, September 23, 2023 (10:00 am - 1:00 pm)
Kevin’s Legacy Foundation is hosting this suicide awareness and memorial event for its 7th year. Besides the fun of getting doused in color, the event also includes refreshments, a silent auction, inflatables, and a variety of sponsor booths. *Last day to register is September 21
Holmen Halfway Creek Trail
Know of any other community events going on? Let us know!