Local organizers said they hope the mural starts conversations about the stigma surrounding mental health.
“And then individuals that know who Team of Mercy are, and what we do, we are hoping that as they come up or as they see this, that they know that we really do have a heart for the community, and if and when they should need help, that they come and they reach out and they make those phone calls or they make the trip up here to take the picture, it gets conversation started,” Team of Mercy Executive Director, Christina Crist said.
Those with Team of Mercy said the mural is dedicated to the community.
Studies show that every day anywhere from 21 to 23 veterans commit suicide nationally.
Posted: Jun 29, 2021 8:52 PM
Posted By: Kit Hanley
VIGO COUNTY, IND. (WTHI) - According to the website Military.com more than four times as many active soldiers and veterans of war are believed to have died by suicide rather than combat.
Studies show that every day anywhere from 21 to 23 veterans commit suicide nationally.
Christina Crist from Team of Mercy says we need to let this community know that they are not alone and that there are resources available.
Different local experts have answers as to why suicide rates are sky-rocketing.
Vigo County suicide rates down since last year
The suicide rate for teens in Vigo County is down so far this year. To date, there have been no teens that have died by suicide.
Posted: Jun 24, 2021 5:54 PM
Posted By: Blake Dollier
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - The suicide rate for teens in Vigo County is down so far this year. To date, there have been no teens that have died by suicide. There have been ten adults, including a 20, 21, and 24-year-old, according to the Vigo County coroner s office. Suicide happens all the time.it s all around us. If somebody s not dying by suicide, we have so many that are thinking about it, said Christina Crist, the founder of Team of Mercy.
Run promotes suicide awareness
Chances are you have dealt with some type of mental health illness or you know someone who has.
Posted: May 22, 2021 9:26 PM
Posted By: Staff Report
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) - Chances are you have dealt with some type of mental health illness or you know someone who has.
That s why folks put their feet to the pavement today in Terre Haute for the Surviving the color 5k run and walk.
Today s event aimed to bring awareness about suicide.
Community members, organizations, and individuals came out to help shine a light on this topic.
814 people signed up for today s race.
By Zeke Torres
May 21, 2021 | 11:52 PM
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) For eight years, Team of Mercy has hosted an event that supports families who have lost a loved one due to suicide, the Surviving the Color Run.
Though COVID-19 delayed last year’s race from a traditional annual date, officials say the pandemic also brought more light to the importance of mental health.
At Deming Park, volunteers for Team of Mercy’s surviving the color run set up signs to honor loved ones. Each sign is the picture and name of someone who lost their life due to suicide.
“People come and they adore these signs because it’s their loved. It’s their opportunity to see their loved one again, they can’t see them in the flesh,” Executive Director with Team of Mercy, Christina Crist said.