Chalk the Walk event promotes suicide prevention in RGV

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Join the South Texas Health System for the Chalk the Walk event. The goal is to promote suicide prevention and mental health awareness.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a person commits suicide every 11 minutes in the United States, making it a leading cause of death, especially among teens and young adults.

A walk of remembrance and a community expo will also be part of the event, offering local support services and resources. The National Suicide Crisis Lifeline number, 988, will be shared to help those in need.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, Sept. 13, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the STHS Behavioral main parking lot at 2102 W. Trenton in Edinburg.