Suicide is a leading cause of death. It is also the most preventable. In 2023, Weld County lost 66 lives to suicide and countless more attempted.

Imagine Zero of Weld County in partnership with Suicide Education and Support Services (SESS), a program of North Range Behavioral Health, works to prevent suicide by destigmatizing mental health and collaborating with our community to raise awareness about the warning signs associated with suicide.

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You can help save lives by learning how to talk about mental health, researching suicide prevention resources, and checking in on the well-being of your family, friends, and neighbors.

Start the conversation. Social support and connection are important protective factors in reducing suicide.

Learn the stats. In the United States, more than 48,000 people died by suicide in 2021. That is 1 person every 11 minutes. (CDC)

Shatter stigma. Stigma can lead to a person feeling embarrassed, misunderstood, and marginalized.

Know your resources. Visit our website to learn more. For immediate help, call or text 988.

Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month Events

Community QPR Training

Encourage your friends and loved ones to attend a community QPR (Question. Persuade. Refer) class and join a growing number of people in a research-supported approach to preventing suicide. This 60-90 minute certification training teaches participants to recognize warning signs, and respond when a person is experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts.

• LINC Library: 501 8th Ave, Greeley, CO, 80631
• September 23rd from 6pm-7:30pm
• Know your resources. Visit our website to learn more. For immediate help, call or text 988.

It Knows No Face Exhibit

Created by artist and photographer Randy Bacon and presented by North Range Behavioral Health’s Suicide Education and Support Services (SESS). It Knows No Face – Weld County is a beautifully moving and unforgettable experience that showcases images of suicide survivors and their candid reflections about suicide and the impact it has on their lives. Visit the art exhibit at:

• Aims Student Commons (5121 W 20th Street, Greeley) on the second floor
• Milliken Police Department (1201 Broad Street, Milliken)

Dine for a Cause

Dine out and show the flier at check-out for a portion of the proceeds to benefit suicide prevention efforts in Weld County.

• Texas Roadhouse:
  • Tuesday, September 3rd from 3pm-10pm
  • 2541 West 28th Street, Greeley
  • Must show digital or physical flier. Click here.
• Dickey's BBQ:
  • Thursday, September 19th from 11am-9pm
  • 6628 West 10th Street, Unit 102, Greeley
  • Must show digital or physical flier. Click here.
• Panera:
  • Monday, September 16th from 4pm-8pm
  • 4533 Centerplace Drive, Greeley
  • Must show digital or physical flier. Click here.