Out of the Darkness Suicide Awareness Walk

Registration is now open!  Join us on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Goleta Beach for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Out of the Darkness Walk – a morning of hope, remembrance, connection, and community.  Now is the time to start to share with your friends, family, colleagues, and neighbors. 

Whether you’re walking in memory of someone you’ve lost, supporting someone you love, celebrating hope and recovery, or simply standing with your community, every step helps raise awareness and reminds others that they are not alone.

Other ways to get involved?  Be an event sponsor, organizations can host a resource community table (no cost), form a team, or volunteer.  More information on each below.

The event is free to walk, but registration must occur.

Registration is currently open! Link to register here. To register for Team Behavioral Wellness, click here.

Other ways to get involved

Host a Resource Table. We invite your organization to host a resource table at the walk and share materials, swag, and resources with participants.

• Tabling fee: FREE to local organizations
• What’s provided: One 6’ table and two chairs. You’re welcome to bring a branded tablecloth and/or a 10×10 tent (with weights).
• Set-up time: Set up must be complete by 9:00 AM event start time
• Take-down: Tables should remain up until after the closing ceremony at 1:00 PM at latest.

👉Space is limited – Please complete the Resource Provider Application (attached) to register for an event table.  

Sponsorship Opportunities available! Please reach out to Suzanne Grimmesey at suzkirk@sbcbwell.org or Jenny Bruell at jbruell@sbcbwell.org

Volunteers needed.  Many opportunities are available to volunteer on walk day.  Click here for more information and to sign up.

Share out with others!  Need event flyers in English or Spanish?  Please reach out to Suzanne Grimmesey at suzkirk@sbcbwell.org or Jenny Bruell at jbruell@sbcbwell.org

Questions?  Please feel free to contact Suzanne Grimmesey at suzkirk@sbcbwell.org or Jenny Bruell at jbruell@sbcbwell.org

Together, we can save lives, reduce stigma, and remind every member of our community that hope is always worth walking toward. We hope you’ll join us on October 3.