With Wyoming State Park usage increasing with the onset of summer approaching, the Governor’s Challenge on Suicide Prevention is making sure Wyoming State Park users know how to reach out to mental health support, if needed. Sheridan Media’s Ron Richter has the details.
A public messaging campaign, “You Matter” has been launched in Wyoming State Parks, featuring information on how people can reach out for help via phone (1-800-273-TALK) or text (741741). The numbers connect to a statewide hotline. The campaign includes informational posters that have been distributed at Wyoming state parks and historic sites through a partnership with Wyoming State Parks and Cheyenne Regional Medical Center. The mental health benefits of spending time outdoors are well documented, as are the mental health benefits of exercise. The public education effort is one way of elevating park visitors’ awareness about the importance of self care, along with resources about how to seek assistance.
Wyoming is one of 35 states taking part in the Governor’s Challenge on Suicide Prevention, a partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement state-wide suicide prevention best practices for service members, veterans, and their families. More information on community-based suicide prevention resources in Wyoming can be found here.
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Last modified: May 28, 2022