RISE Southwest

05/12/2026

We are currently seeking two community speakers for our RISE Southwest 2026 Su***de Prevention Walk.

We are looking for individuals who are willing to share a message of hope, healing, resilience, or personal experience related to su***de prevention and mental health. Speakers will each have approximately 5–7 minutes to speak during the event.
To help create a safe and supportive environment, all speeches will be reviewed in advance and must meet su***de prevention messaging standards designed to reduce harm and avoid potentially emotionally difficult content.
If you are interested, or know someone who may be a good fit, please send us a message or contact us at 970-564-4762 or [email protected].
Together, we can help create connection, reduce stigma, and remind others they are not alone.

Deadline: July 31st, 2026

04/13/2026

We will be having our first meeting of the year tomorrow afternoon to discuss this year’s walk. Anyone interested in becoming a part of the planning team? Please message us if you would like to join!

11/03/2025

Reminder that the Living with Su***de Loss Support Group will be meeting this Wednesday (November 5th) from 5:30 to 7:30. Dinner will be provided! Please let us know or call Sand Canyon Therapy to RSVP with them. This group is open to anyone who has lost someone to su***de and is provided free of charge. Grief work is hard, but it is so important!

10/22/2025

There was only one RSVP for the Survivors of Su***de Loss Support Group for tonight, so the decision has been made to postpone the start of the group until November 5th. If you want to attend, please message us or call Sand Canyon Therapy to RSVP. Dinner is provided and the support is free of charge, so please reach out for more information and share to anyone who may be interested. Thank you!

10/20/2025

The Survivors of Su***de Loss Support Group is starting back up this week. Wednesday night at Sand Canyon Therapy from 5:30 to 7:30. Please join if you would like additional support. The group was very well received by its attendees last year. Message us if you have any questions!

09/19/2025

Wanted to extend an enormous thank you to all of the volunteers who helped us put on this year’s walk, and to our community resources who were on hand to lend support to those in need!

To all of you who attended the event, please continue to support us and share out to your networks so that we can increase our sponsors and community impact in years to come!

The RISE Southwest team is forever grateful to you all! May your lights continue to shine, even in the darkest moments 💡

09/14/2025

https://app.kululu.com/0hg1aw

Photos from yesterday’s walk. Enjoy!

Kululu is a digital Photo Wall which allows you and your guests to share photos & videos LIVE during the event.

09/13/2025

🌻 WE'RE STILL ON!!! Bring a jacket/umbrella for the on and off light sprinkles! Today is the day of our 4th Annual RISE Southwest Walk! Our first activities start at 9am at Montezuma Park in Cortez. We hope to see you this morning and connect with you!

09/13/2025

Thank you to everyone who helped with the chalk art and messages tonight! We will see you in the morning 🌻

09/12/2025

We're still planning to have the chalk event take place this evening at 6pm and meeting at Montezuma Park! However, if it decides to rain at that time, we will meet up at the Montezuma County Annex instead and create posters. Thank you to everyone who will be helping out!

09/12/2025

Thank you to Hutton Broadcasting (KRTZ Radio) for sponsoring us this year for the RISE Southwest Walk. We are so grateful for your support in helping get the word out about our event to your listeners in the 4 Corners Area!

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