June 18th, 2026|Mental Health, MHA in the News, Support & Resources|

Mental Health America Lakeshore Is Breaking Stigma With There Is HOPE Walk And Suicide Awareness Partnerships

21^st Annual There Is HOPE Suicide Awareness Walk to be held September 19 at Deland Park

Sheboygan, Wis. (June 18, 2026) Mental Health America (MHA) Lakeshore will host the 21st Annual There Is HOPE Walk for Suicide Awareness on September 19 at Deland Park in Sheboygan from 8:30 am to 12 pm.

“There Is HOPE has become such a powerful event for our community members impacted by suicide,” said Julie Preder, executive director of MHA Lakeshore. “We are so grateful to continue holding space for connection, support, and hope for survivors of suicide loss and attempts.”

Hundreds of people gather each September during Suicide Awareness Month to break the stigma of suicide, honor loved ones who lost to suicide, and build community around hope and connection.

There Is HOPE Event Schedule

8:30 am – Registration

9:30 am – Opening ceremony and speakers

10:00 am – Begin the 1-3 mile walk along Lake Michigan

10 a.m. – 12 pm – Food, raffles, activities, and community sharing

11:30 am – Raffle winners are drawn

Nominate A Hope Hero to Be Honored at There Is Hope Walk

This year, MHA Lakeshore invites community members to nominate HOPE Heroes, the people who quietly help others feel seen, supported, valued, and less alone. Selected HOPE Heroes will be honored at There Is HOPE Walk.

There Is HOPE Activities

Diamond Vu Farms invites you to build your own floral arrangement at There Is HOPE. A great way to honor lost loved ones or simply explore your artistic expression.

Reinke Links will bring their forever jewelry trailer to There Is HOPE. Design and purchase jewelry that aligns with your story of love, resilience, and hope.

Suicide Awareness Month Events

Launch for Suicide Awareness Month Campaign at 3 Sheep’s | Aug. 23, Noon-4 pm

Join Mental Health America Lakeshore, Charlie Bucket Band, and Rienke Links to break the stigma and launch our suicide awareness month campaign at 3 Sheep’s.

QPR Training for Suicide Prevention | Sept. 16, Noon – 1 pm

This FREE Virtual Lunch & Learn equips organizations and employees with the tools to recognize the signs of suicide, ask critical questions, and offer hope to those in need. Registration: https://bit.ly/monthlyqpr

Building Hope Through Change, a FREE Open Mic | September 16, 6-8 pm, at WordHaven Bookhouse 923 N 8^th St

Join the global community of 100,000 poets for change (100TPC) at this open mic and community resource night.

Yoga for Mental Wellness at Elevate, 617 N 8^th St, Sheboygan | Sept. 18, 4:30 pm

Community yoga to benefit Mental Health America Lakeshore led by Kristie Splivalo.

There is HOPE Walk | Sept. 19, 9 am | Noon, Deland Park Sheboygan | Registration: https://bit.ly/21stThere-Is-HOPE

Fallooza Fall Festival | September 24-26

Three days of music and community to benefit local mental health organizations, including: Mental Health America Lakeshore, Rogers Behavioral Health, Samaritans Hand and Pathways to A Better Life.

Film Screening: Bedlam | TBA | Join us in partnership with JM Kohler Arts Center for a screening of the documentary Bedlam followed by a panel and community conversation.

Suicide Loss Support Group | First Wednesday of the Month, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at Girl Scouts of Manitou Council, 5212 Windward Ct., Sheboygan.

Hope Is Alive Suicide Support Group for Mothers’ to Heal from Loss of a Child to Suicide | Third Thursday of each month, 6-7 pm at Mental Health America Lakeshore (410 S. Milwaukee St., Plymouth)

About Mental Health America Lakeshore

Mental Health America Lakeshore (MHA) is a nonprofit mental health agency serving our community since 1953. Our mission is to promote overall mental health through education, support, public health reform, and advocacy. Our vision is to create mentally healthy communities where all individuals thrive.

Suicide is a worldwide crisis that requires a collective effort to raise awareness. It is crucial for all to be equipped with the skills to identify signs and symptoms of mental health crises or suicidal thoughts, enables MHA Lakeshore to intervene and guide individuals toward necessary resources and support. Additionally, MHA Lakeshore hosts monthly sessions focused on suicide prevention and awareness training. Visit the MHA Lakeshore website to register.

How to help support MHA Lakeshore? To learn more and how to make a difference, go to the local website at www.mhalakeshore.org. Help support the mission with a donation to provide financial support for initiatives to drive MHA Lakeshore’s mission.

Website: https://mhalakeshore.org

Phone: 920-458-3951

Address: 410 S. Milwaukee St., Plymouth, WI 53073

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