Events

September 8

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Setup begins at 3:00 PM)

Main Street Square, 512 Main St. Rapid City, SD 57701 

988 Day is a national initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

The event will feature:

• Live musical entertainment
• Guest speakers
• Youth and family activities
• Food trucks
• Red Horse Healing (Equine Therapy)
• Community vendor booths
• Mental health and suicide prevention resources

For more information, visit the Great Plains Tribal Health Board Facebook or contact Sara Webster.

September 9

South Dakota Army National Guard Readiness Center - 1951 N Hwy 20, Watertown, SD 57201

Join us for the Glacial Lakes SAFE (Suicide Awareness for Everyone) Annual Suicide Prevention Awareness event and Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday, September 9th at 5:30pm at the SD Army National Guard Readiness Center. This is a free, family-friendly event open to all ages.  

September 9th Community Event Timeline:

Beginning at 5:30 - Sign In and Community of Hope Displays & Activities
Before and after the 5K run/ruck and 2-mile walk, explore resource tables, interactive activities, and connect with others.  

Starting at 6:00pm - 5K Ruck, 5K Run OR 2-Mile Walk
Everyone's journey is different...but we all come together for HOPE and support.

7:15pm Remembrance Ceremony - Hope Grows Stronger
Join us for a ceremony to honor loved ones we've lost. We invite you to bring a photo of a loved one for our Remembrance Display (we will return photos after the event).

Hope isn't one thing - it's different for everyone, and HOPE grows stronger through connection. Everyone's journey is different, but we will finish together; whether you march, run, walk or are there to support. This reminds us to keep going even when we feel like stopping, there is support along the way. Every journey matters.

Donations will be accepted online and during the event. Proceeds will support suicide awareness efforts in and around the Watertown community. Glacial Lakes SAFE is working to make more resources available to our community and youth!  

September 10

Across the state of South Dakota

Help spread joy and chalk inspirational messages at your location promoting the power of kindness on World Suicide Prevention Day!

September 26

A suicide prevention & awareness event held by SDSU Student Clinic and Counseling Services and HEROH at the Thompson Center in Brookings, SD. Join us Saturday, September 26th from 9am-11am in our fight for suicide prevention and awareness and participate in this free 5K run/walk honoring the life of SDSU alumni John Enke! Suicide can be prevented when we can talk about it as a community.

• This event will begin at the Thompson Center, 802 11th Ave, Brookings, SD 57007, at 9 AM with an art exhibition intended to spark discussion around suicide prevention and awareness.

• Parking is available in the Pugsley Continuing Ed Center which is located at the intersection of Medary Avenue and 8th Street.

• Following the beginning of the exhibition at approximately 9:30AM, we will begin the 5K run/walk. The route will start and end at the Thompson Center.

• This event is FREE and open to the public  

• Learn more about John's story and discover additional ways to support suicide prevention efforts at the link below.

October 10

 Hilton Garden Inn South (5300 S Grand Cir, Sioux Falls)

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

The Journey Beyond Loss: A Symposium for Suicide Loss Survivors is a one day event designed to provide support, education, and connection for individuals who have lost a loved one to suicide. The symposium brings survivors together in a safe, understanding environment where grief is honored and shared. 

The keynote, “Five Keys to Healing from Traumatic Suicide Loss,” explores the connection between resilience and post traumatic growth, offering insight and hope for individuals and families navigating the profound challenges of suicide loss. Keynote speaker Dr. Don Belau has been actively involved in suicide prevention and suicide postvention efforts in Nebraska for over 30 years. He has provided training for faith communities, law enforcement, mental health staff, K-12 educational programs, e.g., and has led the development of Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) teams across the nation. 

Attendees will then have the opportunity to participate in thoughtfully designed breakout sessions that address the diverse experiences of suicide loss survivors. Topics include survivor well being, the unique experiences of veterans, the role of forgiveness in grief, and LOSS Teams. These sessions offer practical tools, personal insight, and opportunities to learn from professionals and peers who understand the complexities of suicide loss. The event will conclude with a Q&A Panel. 

Adults who’ve lost someone to suicide can attend this symposium to find connection, hope, and meaningful support in their healing journey. Whether someone is newly bereaved or has been carrying loss for years, this event offers a chance to feel less alone, gain coping strategies, and connect with others who truly understand. For many, the symposium can become a powerful step toward healing—reminding survivors that while the loss is profound, support and understanding are available along the way.