WALK OUT OF THE DARKNESS
Together, We Can Bring Hope Into the Light
Join the Movement to Prevent Suicide Across Utah
Every step can make a difference.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Out of the Darkness Community Walks bring people together to raise awareness, support one another, honor and remember loved ones, and raise critical funds for suicide prevention and mental-health programs. (AFSP – Community & Campus Walks)
You don’t have to walk alone. Whether you walk in memory of someone you love, in support of a friend or family member, because you’ve been personally affected, or simply because you believe every life is worth fighting for — there is a place for you at an Out of the Darkness Walk.
FIND A WALK IN UTAH
There are several opportunities to join the movement across Utah this fall:
Salt Lake City Walk
Saturday, September 5, 2026
Veterans Memorial Park — West Jordan, Utah
- Check-in: 9:00 a.m. MDT
- Walk begins: 9:30 a.m. MDT
- Contact: Melanie Jeske, 385-766-8342
The Salt Lake City Walk is a community gathering focused on hope, healing, connection and suicide prevention. Like other Out of the Darkness Community Walks, it is non-competitive and generally covers a 1-to-3-mile route. (AFSP – Community & Campus Walks)
[REGISTER OR DONATE — SALT LAKE CITY WALK]
St. George Walk
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Highland Park — 1250 Highland Parkway, Washington, Utah
The St. George Walk brings Southern Utah together in support of suicide prevention and those affected by suicide. (AFSP – Community & Campus Walks)
[REGISTER OR DONATE — ST. GEORGE WALK]
Southeast Utah Walk
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Price City Peace Gardens — Price, Utah
- Check-in: 9:00 a.m. MDT
- Walk begins: 10:00 a.m. MDT
- Contact: Amanda McIntosh, 702-419-3471
Funds raised through the Southeast Utah Walk support AFSP research, advocacy and educational programs in schools, workplaces and communities across Utah. (AFSP – Community & Campus Walks)
[REGISTER OR DONATE — SOUTHEAST UTAH WALK]
Vernal Walk
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Colton Pavilion — Vernal, Utah
- Check-in: 10:00 a.m. MDT
- Walk begins: 11:00 a.m. MDT
- Contact: Melanie Jeske, 385-766-8342
The Vernal Walk is an opportunity for the community to come together, find connection and support, and help raise funds for suicide prevention throughout Utah. (AFSP – Community & Campus Walks)
[REGISTER OR DONATE — VERNAL WALK]
Northern Utah Walk
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Jensen Nature Park — Syracuse, Utah
- Check-in: 8:00 a.m. MDT
- Walk begins: 9:00 a.m. MDT
- Contact: Melanie Jeske, 385-766-8342
The Northern Utah Walk includes an opening ceremony, activities focused on hope and healing, resource tables and complimentary honor beads for participants. The walk is non-competitive and approximately 1 to 3 miles. (AFSP – Community & Campus Walks)
[REGISTER OR DONATE — NORTHERN UTAH WALK]
Moab Walk
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Grand County High School — Moab, Utah
Moab is also hosting an Out of the Darkness Walk on September 26, bringing another opportunity for Southern Utah and southeastern Utah residents to participate in the movement. (AFSP – Community & Campus Walks)
[REGISTER OR DONATE — MOAB WALK]
WHAT ARE THE OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALKS?
Out of the Darkness Community Walks are one of the signature ways the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) brings communities together.
These aren’t races. They’re opportunities to walk side-by-side with people who understand that suicide and mental health affect families, friends, schools, workplaces and entire communities.
Participants walk to:
- Remember loved ones lost to suicide
- Honor people who are struggling or have survived a suicide attempt
- Support survivors of suicide loss
- Raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention
- Raise funds for programs that help save lives
- Create connection and remind people that they are not alone
AFSP describes the walks as opportunities to raise awareness, support one another, honor and remember loved ones, and fund critical efforts to protect mental health and prevent suicide. (AFSP – Community & Campus Walks)
WHERE YOUR DONATION GOES
When you donate to an Out of the Darkness Walk, you’re helping support the work of AFSP in four major areas:
RESEARCH
AFSP funds research aimed at discovering better ways to prevent suicide and improve our understanding of suicide prevention. AFSP says it is the leading private funder of suicide-prevention research. (AFSP – Community & Campus Walks)
EDUCATION
AFSP provides suicide-prevention education for schools, workplaces and communities, including programs designed to help people recognize signs of distress and connect those who are struggling with help. (AFSP – Community & Campus Walks)
SUPPORT
AFSP provides resources and support for people affected by suicide, including programs such as Healing Conversations and events for survivors of suicide loss. (AFSP – Community & Campus Walks)
ADVOCACY
AFSP works with volunteer advocates to promote public policies and legislation designed to strengthen suicide prevention and access to mental-health resources. (AFSP – Community & Campus Walks)
According to the 2026 Out of the Darkness fundraising page, 83 cents of every donor dollar directly supports these four focus areas. (AFSP – Community & Campus Walks)
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
1. WALK
Choose a Utah walk, register, invite your friends and family, and show up.
You can walk as an individual or create or join a team. The walks are designed to be welcoming and non-competitive. (AFSP – Community & Campus Walks)
2. FUNDRAISE
Once you’re registered, you can personalize your fundraising page, share your story and invite people to support your walk.
AFSP’s DonorDrive platform allows participants to share their fundraising page, communicate with supporters and track donations. (AFSP – Community & Campus Walks)
3. DONATE
You don’t have to attend a walk to make a difference.
You can donate directly to an event or support an individual walker or team. AFSP also allows people to search for a specific participant and donate to their fundraising efforts. (AFSP)
4. VOLUNTEER
Volunteers help with everything from registration and setup to crowd support and cleanup. AFSP also welcomes people interested in joining local walk committees. (AFSP – Community & Campus Walks)
READY TO TAKE A STEP?
Whether you’re walking for someone you love, supporting someone who needs help, honoring a memory, or simply standing up for suicide prevention — your presence matters.
Join thousands of people across the country who are stepping forward to bring suicide Out of the Darkness.
REGISTER. WALK. FUNDRAISE. DONATE. SHARE HOPE.
[FIND A WALK • REGISTER • DONATE]
Visit the official Out of the Darkness Community Walks page to find a Utah event, register, donate to a participant or team, and learn more:
Out of the Darkness Community Walks — AFSP
ABOUT THE AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.
Through research, education, support and advocacy, AFSP works to create a culture where mental health is talked about openly, people know how to find help, and suicide prevention is treated as a community responsibility. The Out of the Darkness Walks are a major part of that mission. (AFSP – Community & Campus Walks)
Learn more about AFSP: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
IF YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS IN CRISIS
Help is available.
Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
If there is immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
This page is intended to promote the Out of the Darkness Walks and provide general information. Event times, locations and other details can change, so please confirm details through the official AFSP event page before attending.
