09/04/2026
đź’ś September is Su***de Prevention Month
For The Yonna Foundation, su***de prevention is more than something we recognize during the month of September. It is deeply connected to why we exist.
Our foundation was created by our family in memory of Ayonna and out of a desire to help ensure that individuals and families—especially those in communities too often overlooked—have access to support, resources, education, and spaces where conversations about mental health can happen openly.
And su***de prevention doesn’t end with preventing a loss.
It also means remembering and supporting the families, friends, and loved ones who are left to navigate life after su***de loss. Grief does not follow a timeline, and survivors deserve spaces where they can be understood without having to explain the complexity of that grief.
This month, we’re grateful to share a local resource from St. Luke’s United Methodist Church here in Indianapolis. Beginning September 17 at 6:30 p.m., St. Luke’s will offer a Survivors of Su***de Loss Support Group, meeting every other Thursday and led by Susanne Baughman, LCSW.
Whether your loss happened recently or years ago, this group is intended to provide a safe and confidential space for connection, reflection, and support.
💜 Please share this resource. You never know who in your circle may need it—even if they’ve never said so.
At The Yonna Foundation, we’ll continue working toward a community where asking for help is met with compassion, where mental health resources are accessible, and where no family has to navigate these experiences alone.
In memory of Yonna, and for every family still carrying someone with them. 🦋
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