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09/18/2026

Tomorrow evening, we’re bringing an important conversation into the light.

Talking Out Loud on Silent Ground welcomes internationally recognized speaker Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas to The Community Library for an evening centered on the conversations people are often afraid to have — mental health, su***de prevention, resilience, and the relationship with substance use.

There are still a few seats available, and we would love to have you join us.

Friday, September 18, 2026
4:30–6:00 PM
Featured Speaker at 5:00 PM
The Community Library | Ketchum

This event is free and open to the public, with Spanish interpretation available and a virtual option for those who cannot attend in person. It is not recommended for children.

Come listen. Come learn. Come be part of a community willing to talk out loud about what too often stays in the dark.

Sign up today to save your seat.
A few seats remain! https://thecommunitylibrary.libcal.com/event/17199270

Thank you to our hosts and sponsors: Higher Ground Men's Second Chance Living The Community Library Thecrisishotlineidaho Builder's Association of the Wood River Valley, Ozzie's Shoes and Rainbow Sandals Foundation

09/15/2026

We are proud to co-host the 5B Hike for Hope again, this year, with our community partners TogetherWe and , this Saturday September 19th, from 9am-1pm.

This is not just a hike. This is moment where we lean on each other, learn from each other and love on each other!

You may walk up as one person, but I promise you will leave feeling connected to something so much bigger than you could imagine lives within a single body.

Stop by to check out the Hope Resource Garden, sit with a friend and listen to music, grab a little snack, or sign up to hike. However you show up, we will see YOU and you are WELCOME!

Learn more at www.5bhikeforhope.org Share with a Friend

09/14/2026

Join us this Friday night at the The Community Library to hear a beautiful person and international speaker bring light to things that often live in the darkness. Please join us as we welcome Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas to our community and thank The Building Contractors Association of the Wood River Valley for sponsoring this event.
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September 18th
Friday 4:30-6pm
The Community Library
https://thecommunitylibrary.libcal.com/event/17199270

Co-Hosted by The Crisis Hotline, Higher Ground, Men's Second Chance Living and The Community Library
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09/11/2026

Today, September 11, we remember.

We remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, the courage of first responders, and the countless acts of compassion shown by ordinary people during an unimaginable time.

For me, remembering is not only about looking back. It is also about considering how we choose to show up for one another today, as we all did on that fateful day.

We shall honor those we lost when we refuse to let another person struggle alone. We shall honor them when we check on a neighbor, listen without judgment, offer kindness, and remain present when someone is hurting. In moments of fear and uncertainty, connection reminds us that we still belong to one another and we are stronger together.

At The Crisis Hotline, we know that being heard can help someone feel less alone, often it's the key hope. Today, may we pause, remember, and carry forward the spirit of compassion that brought people together on one of our nation’s most difficult days.

We shall remember the lives.
We shall honor the courage.
And we shall choose connection!

If today feels especially heavy, please reach out. The Crisis Hotline is here 24 hours a day at 208-788-3596, or please call/text "988"

09/11/2026

We are excited to bring Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, an inspirational Speaker on Su***de Prevention as well as a Mental Health Trainer to the valley together with our community partners, The Community Library, Men's Second Chance Living and Higher Ground during this National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month & National Recovery Month. Save your seat today! Let's continue to shine a light on the things that like to live in the darkness!
To Save a Seat...
https://thecommunitylibrary.libcal.com/event/17199270
To Learn more about Dr. Sally...
https://www.sallyspencerthomas.com/

An evening with speakers Dr. Sally Spencer-Thomas, a clinical psychologist, mental health advocate, researcher, and su***de loss survivor. Bringing light to what lives in the...

09/10/2026

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day.

This year's theme is "Changing the Narrative on Su***de", with a simple but powerful call to action:

Start the Conversation.

For me, though, su***de prevention has never belonged to just one day.

It doesn't always happen through a proclamation.
It doesn't require legislation.
And it doesn't always look like a large awareness event, a training, or a campaign.

The reality is su***de prevention begins much earlier — in the ordinary moments when we make it safe to be human.

It happens when we normalize conversations about our mental health.

When we begin to see mental health as part of our overall health, rather than something we only talk about when something is "wrong" (further building barriers to open conversations)

Because mental health, in and of itself, isn't inherently bad.

It just is.

It's the music that changes our mood.
It's singing a song in public for the first time and being ok.
The dog or cat curled up beside us.
A hug that lasts a few seconds longer. (proven & tested)
Dancing in the kitchen.
Sitting beside a river with a fishing pole in our hands. (proven)
Laughing with someone we love.
Taking a walk.
Crying when we need to.
Feeling connected.
Feeling overwhelmed.
Feeling joy.

Our mental health affects how we experience our lives — and the way we live our lives affects our mental health. That's the connection!

Every. Single. Day.

Changing the narrative means making room for all of it.

It means creating communities where talking about how we're doing is ordinary, where asking for support doesn't require reaching a crisis first, and where connection is something we practice long before someone feels alone.

So yes, today, September 10, we recognize World Su***de Prevention Day.

We remember.
We raise awareness.
We start conversations.
We recommit ourselves to preventing su***de.

But tomorrow, we keep going.

And the day after that, we keep going.

Because the story doesn't end today;

Changing the narrative happens 365 days a year.

Start the conversation. Choose connection. And don't wait for crisis.
Written by
Tammy E. Davis, Executive Director Crisis Hotline, picture by AI with real content
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08/30/2026

🌄 Hike for Hope: Choose Your Trail. Walk with Purpose. 💙 Join us for the first annual Hike for Hope, a community-wide event to raise awareness—and funds—for su***de prevention right here in Blaine County. Whether you're climbing to the summit or strolling an ADA-accessible trail, every step honors someone’s story and helps light the way for others.

🧭 Start your journey at Base Camp (Lions Park)—the official check-in and registration spot. Then, complete your hike with a Victory Lap Celebration at Hop Porter Park, where you'll find food, live music, and local resource booths to keep the conversation going and the community connected.

🥾 Which trail speaks to you?

💛 Compassion Trail (Easy, 1.5 mi)
ADA-accessible and peaceful, this trail along Croy Creek reminds us that showing up with empathy can be the most powerful step of all.

💪 Resilience Trail (Moderate, 2.3 mi | 745 ft. gain)
A steady climb to Canyon Lookout via switchbacks—symbolizing the inner strength it takes to keep going when life gets tough.

🔥 Perseverance Trail (Moderate, 3.2 mi | 858 ft. gain)
Winding your way to Hailey Lookout, this trail honors those who face challenges head-on, even when the path is long.

🏔 Grit Trail (Difficult, 2.4 mi | 1365 ft. gain)
A final ascent to the summit. This is for those hiking in memory of the hardest moments—and the people we carry with us.

✨ Every step matters. Every dollar helps.
All proceeds support local su***de prevention and awareness efforts. You can walk solo, bring a friend, or rally a team to hike and fundraise together. However you show up, your presence is a powerful reminder that no one has to face their struggles alone.

🎯 Sign up. Pick your trail. Build your team. Raise hope.

Register today at: https://p2p.onecause.com/5bhikeforhope/home

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08/30/2026

We’re excited to share a new resource that we have built for our community: the TogetherWe Community Hub. Blaine County is full of incredible people doing incredible things — programs, events, groups, conversations, neighbors helping neighbors. Until now, so much of it has lived in separate places, easy to miss if you didn’t already know where to look.

The Community Hub is designed to make it easier to:

-Find things to do

-Connect with people and organizations

-Stay involved between programs and events

-Discover trusted community resources and support

-Share opportunities with others

Join today to explore what’s happening locally, connect with others, or start something of your own. Follow or join our group on https://www.togetherwe5b.org/welcome

Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected Blaine County.

08/30/2026

Who will you be hiking for?

Join us for our first-ever Hike for Hope, a community-wide event to step up for su***de prevention. Every step honors a story and helps light the way for others.

Sign up, join a team, or create a team and be a part of the movement. https://p2p.onecause.com/5bhikeforhope

08/30/2026

Hike for Hope is right around the corner! 🥾✨ Have you registered yet?

Whether you're hitting the trail solo or bringing the whole crew, every step makes a difference.

Sign up as an individual, create a team, join a friend: check in with your friends to see if they’ve already started a team!

💚 100% of proceeds go directly toward local prevention efforts right here in Blaine County.

📅 When: September 19th

📍 Link to register: https://p2p.onecause.com/5bhikeforhope2026

¡Hike for Hope ya está a la vuelta de la esquina! 🥾✨ ¿Ya te registraste?

Ya sea que le entres a la caminata a solas o te traigas a toda la flota, cada paso cuenta.

Inscríbete de forma individual, arma tu equipo o únete al de un amigo: ¡pregúntale a tus cuates si ya armaron su grupo!

💚 El 100% de lo recaudado irá directamente a los esfuerzos de prevención local aquí en el Condado de Blaine.

📅 Cuándo: 19 de septiembre

📍 ¡Enlace para registrarte! https://p2p.onecause.com/5bhikeforhope2026

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