5th Suicide Prevention & Awareness Event
Saturday Sept. 28th, 2024 11am – 3pm
St. Louis Park, Rec Center ROC – 3700 Monterey Dr, St Louis Park, MN 55416
(Rain Or Shine – Event is Outdoors Yet Covered From The Elements)
30+ Interactive Activities & Games • Live Music • Interactive Art
Coping Skills • Local Resources • Food Trucks • Prizes
Interactive Activity Booths & Resources
More to come
Synergy eTherapy - Bubble Blowing Breathing
They offer a variety of online therapy services to help you focus on you. They take the stress out of getting the mental health services you deserve. Synergy eTherapy allows you to attend counseling in the comfort of your surroundings. When you contact Synergy eTherapy, you will meet down-to-earth, kind, and solution-oriented online therapists. They are ready to support you as you find deeper meaning in your busy life.
Do Rad Things - Skateboard Art
Sharpie endorsed artist Mark Rivard brings an engaging program designed to grab the attention of students and harness creativity in a fast paced world of opportunity. Using skateboards as a cultural tool and canvas, each kid will use a skateboard as their canvas and keep when they’re done. Mark Rivard’s unique path into his own career success’ highlight the advantages of dreaming big.
Film North - Filmmaking
FilmNorth’s mission is to empower artists to tell their stories, launch and sustain successful careers, and advance The North as a leader in the national network of independent filmmakers. We achieve our mission by nurturing a vibrant, diverse community of film and media artists; providing education and resources at every stage of their careers; and celebrating their achievements.
Northstar Therapy Animals - Pet an Animal
The mission of North Star Therapy Animals is to improve the lives of countless individuals throughout the Twin Cities area by providing high-quality therapy animal teams and services to a wide variety of facilities. Animal-assisted activities can best be described as casual visits between a therapy animal team and individuals.
Win At Life Training - Boxing
The guys at Win At Life will be in the house! Learn real boxing skills, self discipline, and build self esteem. “Every champion was once a contender who refused to give up.”
SLP Rotary Foundation - Planting Activity
The SLP Rotary Foundation is the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of the St. Louis Park Rotaries. The Foundation provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that align with club priorities. Support is generally reserved for activities in the local community. The Foundation’s funds come from donations from Rotarians and non-Rotarians, as well as fundraising events.
Crayon Kelly - Interactive Mural
Join Kelly Anderson (Crayon Kelly) to create a fun interactive mural during Shout Out Loud. A reminder about the importance of mental health and the stigma that follows it.
Hope Speaks Project - I love the skin i'm in painting
The HOPE Speaks Project is a Twin Cities based non-profit organization working to normalize conversations about race and racism through family centered facilitation in order to foster the racial literacy needed for antiracist communities to thrive. Working together to build antiracist communities. They offer classes for children and their adult caretakers, adults and educators.
Care Counseling - Activity TBD
Through therapy, CARE Counseling’s clinicians work with you to understand the challenges you are facing while establishing a positive therapeutic relationship to help you create and achieve your goals.
Brighter Days Grief Center - Wall Of Remembrance
Family-focused grief center dedicated to grieving Minnesota families. Providing free grief support resources, programs and services to children, young adults and adults who are grieving the terminal diagnosis or death of a beloved family member.
Boyum & Barenscheer - Activity TBD
CPA’s and business advisors. They are here to make a difference to their clients by offering exceptional tax, audit, business advisory and outsourced services.
Relate Counseling Center - Activity TBD
Relate Counseling Center is a nonprofit community-based mental health center. Relate has been a leading provider of outpatient assessments and counseling services to individuals of all ages, couples and families in the western suburbs of Minneapolis since 1969. Relate strives to be in the forefront of identifying needs in the community and providing the best possible care at the lowest cost.
Mental Helth Minnesota - Activity TBD
Mental Health Minnesota was founded in 1939, and has been a trusted source for mental health advocacy, education, resources and support for more than 80 years. We are a non-profit and non-partisan organization, and an affiliate of Mental Health America.
Opus Music Academy - Try an Instrument
Bringing Together Teachers and Students to Create Musical History. At Opus Music Academy it’s their mission to make music lessons available and accessible to everyone regardless of age, ability, gender, race, status, and income. Traditional in-studio lessons, in-home lessons, partnerships with Community Education and Park and Rec programs, and offering scholarships to those in need.
twin cities pride - Activity TBD
Empowers every LGBTQ+ person to live as their true self and believes in a future where all LGBTQ+ people are valued and celebrated for who they are.
Peace Face Painters - Face Painting
Our FAVORITE face painters are back! Ellie, Andrea, Molly & Amy are THE BEST! “A fine work of art – music, dance, painting, story – has the power to silence the chatter in the mind and lift us to another place.” – Robert McKee.
J& J Lovelace Alliance - Jewelry Making
Built on the power of compassion, the J&J Lovelace Alliance offers transitional assistance to the most vulnerable members of our community, transforming lives and erasing the stigma around poverty, incarceration, and mental illness. J&J Lovelace Alliance works to empower the unhoused through tangible resources, tools, and support for a thriving future.
SLP Police Department - SOL MURPH Challenge
The St. Louis Park’s Police, community outreach efforts include a number of special programs and strategies to strengthen community support and reduce the likelihood of crime. It has one sworn police officer assigned to community outreach. The community outreach officer coordinates citywide programs such as neighborhood watch, National Night Out and the Crime Free Multi-Housing program.
Advanced Brain & Body - Activity TBD
Advanced Brain + Body Clinic is an interventional psychiatric clinic with expertise in treating patients with Treatment Resistant Depression who are not improving with traditional antidepressant medications.
Rem5 VR - Virtual Realty
Immersive technology like virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) is well on its way to fundamentally changing and innovating the way we work, learn, play and socialize. REM5 his focused on revolutionizing; K-12 education and cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence education and training.
4D Fit - Mental Fitness 'Fun-da-mentals'
4D Fit Mental Fitness focuses on brain health, mental function, and neurodiversity to promote achievement and well-being. Talks, workshops, and training sessions are available to empower you to feel and do YOUR best, to achieve your goals—whatever your goals and abilities might be.
Northstar Gay Rodeo - Bouncing Horse Race
Assisting local communities and charities through support, education, and fundraisers while providing a friendly environment for all persons to participate in and learn about western lifestyles and skills.
Childrn First SLP - Activity TBD
Children First helps to insure that all kids can thrive and they invite the community to join them. Together, we can ensure a brighter future for every child. In our community, there should be no gaps in opportunity from one child to the next. By working together, kids can and will enjoy a bright, healthy, and successful future. Children First is dedicated to sharing the actionable steps they take each year to carry on their mission. The future of the place we all call home is in good hands when we lift up our kids and help them thrive.
By Word Of Mouth- Plinko Speech Therapy Game
A small speech-language pathology clinic that brings services to your facility. Orientation trainings, speech-language evaluations and therapy, conduct IEP/evaluation meetings, and help teachers adapt curriculum for their students.
Shout Out Loud Raffle
Bring cash! – $2, $5, $10 Raffles. Tons of awesome prizes! 18+ to play
Aaron's Smash Wall
$25 & $50 Punches to win AMAZING prizes! Concert Tickets, Brewery Tours, Restaurant & Retail Gift Cards and much more!
Entertainers & Musical Acts
More to come
Luc Swensson - Speaker
19 year old Luc Swensson will share his uplifting and motivational story of overcoming hardships to inspire kids and teens to view life with a hopeful outlook. Luc will tackle tough topics like self esteem, bullying and mental health.
Food Trucks & beverages
More to come
Sugar Mama's - Cotton Candy
Yes! Sugar rush! Endless fresh spun cotton candy.
The Purple People Feeder
Offering savory Smoked Pulled Pork, a delectable variety of amazing Burgers and the best Charbroiled Chicken Wings in town!
Eggroll Queen
Authentic premium egg rolls ~ Best in town! Yes Queen!
Junebug - Carolina Flare
Modern Southern flavors from the Carolinas with a dash of “Minnesota Nice,”
Popcorn - Kevin's Way
Dishing out fluffy clouds of goodness with a sprinkle of salty, buttery perfection!