(Atlantic, Iowa) –  September is Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month and Cass Health’s Senior Life Solutions team is committed to raising awareness about mental health and preventing suicide. With local partners, they are hosting a free community walk on Thursday, September 11, 2025, beginning at 7:00 pm at City Park in Atlantic.

Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month is a time for communities across the nation to come together to educate, support, and spread hope. Each year, organizations like Senior Life Solutions work to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health, improve access to care, and educate the public about the warning signs of suicide and how to help those in need.

“Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month is a critical time to remind everyone that help is available, and that mental health is just as important as physical health,” says Karmen Roland, RN, Program Director of Senior Life Solutions. “By starting conversations and providing education, we can all play a part in breaking the stigma and supporting those who may be struggling.”

Attendees of the event will have the opportunity to learn more about mental health and suicide prevention, hear from local speakers, and connect with others in the community who share a commitment to saving lives. After the program, the walk will take place around the City Park.

If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call 911 immediately. If you are in crisis or are experiencing difficult or suicidal thoughts, call, text, or chat the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.

The walk is co-hosted by Cass Health, Healthy Cass County, and the Cass County Coalition for Mental Wellness, with additional support provided by Atlantic Parks & Recreation and Atlantic Bottling Company. For more information about the walk, call 712-250-8100.

Cass Health’s Senior Life Solutions is an outpatient program designed to meet the unique needs of older adults experiencing depression and/or anxiety related to life changes that are often associated with aging or a chronic diagnosis. This program is managed in conjunction with Psychiatric Medical Care (PMC). Founded in 2003, PMC is a leading behavioral healthcare management company focused on addressing the needs of rural and under served communities. PMC manages inpatient behavioral health units, intensive outpatient programs, and telehealth services in more than 30 states. The company’s services provide evaluation and treatment for patients suffering from depression, anxiety, mood disorders, memory problems, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other behavioral health problems. For more information or if you or someone you know could benefit from this program, please call 712-250-8100.