Speak Up
Suicide Prevention Education Awareness for Kids United as Partners
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Thank you to our 2024 Executive and Platinum Sponsors
Arkin Family, Kevin Dunn, Garmin, Dave Paciorek-Raymond James, Q39, The Marrs Family, Boyer Corporon Wealth Management, Clifford Law, Spencer Eisenmenger, Herrick-Parr Family, House Law, Honda of Olathe, Presley & Presley Trial Attorneys, Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard, Schachtman Law, Shifting Gears for Regan, Greg and Chris Simolke, and Watko Benefit Group
Contact
Please contact Tina Rockhold for questions.
tinarockhold.speakup.us@gmail.com
Thank you to our 2024 Walk Resources
American Society for Suicide Prevention
Adam's Story
BV Well
Child Abuse Prevention Association
Comprehensive Mental Services
First Call Alcohol/Drug Prevention and Recovery
Give Me 20
Grandparents for Gun Safety
Johnson County Mental Health Center
Johnson County NAMI
Johnson County Suicide Prevention Coalition
Keep the Spark Alive
Signature Psychiatric Hospital
Therapy Near Me
Zero Reasons Why
What teens are saying about us?
We asked some local teens about what the donations mean to them?
“They’re important because there are tons of my peers that are going through a variety of different mental health problems, and I feel like Speak Up has the resources to help out these teens that are in need. It matters because suicide has continued to kill people in the community around me, and I want to make sure it is never one of my friends.”
Josh - BV teen
“I think it gives the sense of hope and the feeling that people everywhere are out there that can help in any way This matters because it gives teens like me the feeling that we are not alone”
Kade - BV student
Donate
Funds raised will support a teen mental health program including speakers and training in the Kansas and Missouri area.
About the Founders
Speak Up a 501(c)3 was created and formed by three families that suffered a devastating loss due to mental illness ending in suicide. We are united in breaking the silence and reducing stigma surrounding all mental illness and suicide. Our hope is that Speak Up will provide education and awareness in our community bridging the gaps between community, schools and parents.
Sources of Strength-Program offered by Speak Up
Community Outreach Events
With funds raised last year, Speak Up will be helping over 10,000 kids this coming school year. Find out how to bring Speak Up to your school. It is our goal to supplement and expand upon your efforts where needed, assist with coordination and help to ensure their highest quality. We will work with each individual school to meet its needs.
