{"id":81716,"date":"2026-09-22T23:58:02","date_gmt":"2026-09-23T03:58:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/?p=81716"},"modified":"2026-09-22T23:58:02","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T03:58:02","slug":"orleans-county-albion-oak-orchard-health-sponsors-local-out-of-the-darkness-walk-to-support-suicide-prevention-on-october-10th-at-bullard-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2026\/09\/22\/orleans-county-albion-oak-orchard-health-sponsors-local-out-of-the-darkness-walk-to-support-suicide-prevention-on-october-10th-at-bullard-park\/","title":{"rendered":"ORLEANS COUNTY\/Albion\/Oak Orchard Health sponsors local Out of the Darkness Walk to support Suicide Prevention on October 10th at Bullard Park"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Press release<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oak Orchard Health, a leading healthcare provider serving rural communities across upstate New York, is proud to sponsor the Out of the Darkness Community Walk in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). The event aims to raise awareness about suicide prevention, support mental health, and honor those whose lives have been affected by suicide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Out of the Darkness Walk is a nationwide movement led by AFSP. The event welcomes and encourages communities across the country to raise awareness and provide hope\/support for individuals and families impacted by mental health challenges. Funds raised for the walk support research, education programs and resources for those affected by suicide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. This is a time when individuals are encouraged to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health challenges and raise awareness about suicide by partaking in conversations about prevention, support, and recovery. In 2024, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, reported an estimated 14 million Americans were impacted by suicidal thoughts and 4.6 million planned a suicide attempt. Awareness initiatives throughout the month help remind people that help is available; recovery is possible, and no one must face mental health struggles alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oak Orchard Health is committed to improving access to mental and behavioral health services for people of all ages through comprehensive behavioral health care offered across our five-county region. Sponsoring the Out of the Darkness Walk reinforces the organization&#8217;s commitment to raising awareness, reducing stigma, and connecting community members to resources and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Marco Altieri, CEO said, &#8220;Oak Orchard Health is proud to be a part of such an important initiative and wants to ensure that all members of our communities know we are supportive of their health and well-being.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cSuicide prevention begins with connections by creating communities where people feel seen, supported, and safe asking for help. The Out of the Darkness Walk reminds those who are struggling and those who have experienced loss that they are not alone. By walking together, we help break the silence surrounding suicide and strengthen our shared commitment to hope, healing, and ensuring that support is available when people need it most.\u201d Said Robin Govanlu, Chief of Behavioral Health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Participants of all ages are encouraged to attend the Out of the Darkness Walk on Saturday, October 10th at Bullard Park in Albion, NY. Check in begins at 10 AM. The walk starts at 11 AM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Oak Orchard Health invites community members and local organizations to join us in the walk and support the dedicated mission of suicide prevention. To register for the walk, please visit: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)<a href=\"https:\/\/afsp.org\/\">Home | AFSP<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Press release Oak Orchard Health, a leading healthcare provider serving rural communities across upstate New York, is proud to sponsor the Out of the Darkness Community Walk in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). The event aims to raise awareness about suicide prevention, support mental health, and \u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"continue-reading-button\"> <a class=\"continue-reading-link\" href=\"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2026\/09\/22\/orleans-county-albion-oak-orchard-health-sponsors-local-out-of-the-darkness-walk-to-support-suicide-prevention-on-october-10th-at-bullard-park\/\">Continue reading<i class=\"crycon-right-dir\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"nf_dc_page":"","om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"advanced_seo_description":"","jetpack_seo_html_title":"","jetpack_seo_noindex":false,"jetpack_seo_schema_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[6],"tags":[3793,6097],"class_list":["post-81716","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-orleans-county","tag-oak-orchard-health","tag-out-of-the-darkness-walk-to-support-suicide-prevention"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p8eTP4-lg0","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":25577,"url":"https:\/\/videonewsservice.net\/index.php\/2021\/05\/28\/orleans-county-county-mental-health-and-public-health-departments-recognize-may-as-mental-health-awareness-month\/","url_meta":{"origin":81716,"position":0},"title":"ORLEANS COUNTY\/County Mental Health and Public Health Departments recognize May as Mental Health Awareness month","author":"aka","date":"May 28, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"Submitted photo Press release The Orleans County Mental Health and Public Health Departments came together to support that May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month. 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