BISMARCK, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States, yet suicide can be prevented. The North Dakota Out of the Darkness Community Walks fight for suicide prevention in 2025. The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is held annually in 11 (eleven) communities in September, hosted by the North Dakota Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will be held in several cities including Bismarck, Carrington, Devils Lake, Dickinson, Fargo, Lisbon, Minot, Valley City, Wahpeton, Watford City, and Williston.

Here are the dates for upcoming  walks: Sunday, September 14th Lisbon: afsp.org/Lisbon, Bismarck: afsp.org/Bismarck, Saturday, September 20th, Wahpeton: afsp.org/Wahpeton, Dickinson: afsp.org/DickinsonND, Devils Lake: afsp.org/DevilsLake. Sunday, September 21st : Fargo : afsp.org/Fargo. Sunday, September 28th in Valley City

This incredible day of support to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s provides funds for Mental Health Research, Prevention Education Programs across the state of North Dakota, Advocacy and support for Loss Survivors in our North Dakota communities.

Register for one of the North Dakota Out of the Darkness Community Walks by going to our registration website: Register today! Links for each site are above or all can be found at our North Dakota Chapter page: afsp.org/NorthDakota

“Suicide touches one in five American families. We hope that by joining us and providing your support to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention we will draw attention to this issue and keep other families from experiencing a suicide loss. Our ultimate goal is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide,” said Janet Harvey, Fundraising Manager for the Dakotas, American Foundation of Suicide Prevention.

In North Dakota suicide rates are the 9th leading cause of death. In the ages of 15-34 suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death. We can change this by working together. For those between the ages of 35-44 suicide is the 4th leading cause of death.