American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

People walk Out of the Darkness to raise suicide awareness

Written by Chris Holmberg • September 13, 2018

A haze enveloped Warrensburg Saturday. The air was unseasonably cool, the sky was overcast and the clouds released an inconsistent but somehow constant drizzle. Despite the elements, many people came to...

UCM and Warrensburg communities participate in 6th annual Out of the Darkness walk

Written by Muleskinner Staff • September 14, 2017

by Ron'Zena Hill For the Muleskinner A mother clasps her son’s hand as she saunters to a table where beads lie. She nears the table clutching her son's hand tighter before closing her eyes and taking...

'Out of the Darkness' Walk to Fight Suicide: Erica Williams

Written by Kaitlin Brothers • September 13, 2017

VIDEO BY KAITLIN BROTHERS / MULTIMEDIA EDITOR (WARRENSBURG, Mo.) – American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) hosted the Out of the Darkness Walk to Fight Suicide on UCM campus, Sept. 9, 2017. These...

UCM takes steps to prevent suicide

Written by Muleskinner Staff • April 21, 2016

By JIEUN HONG Reporter (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) — More than 240 UCM campus members gathered on Saturday in front of the Ward Edwards Building to raise awareness of suicide prevention. April...

Out of the Darkness Community Walk: Saving lives one step at a time

Written by Muleskinner Staff • September 17, 2015

By LIZZIE RIDDER Reporter (WARRENSBURG, Mo., digitalBURG) — Emotions ran high at this weekend’s Out of the Darkness Community Walk. Tears were shed, hugs were exchanged and new relationships were...