VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – World Suicide Prevention Day is coming up this Saturday, September 10. The International Association of Suicide Prevention encourages all of us to take time to reach out.

City County Health District Administrator Theresa Will said don’t be afraid to ask someone if they are suicidal.

If you would like more information on taking time to reach out, the City-County Health District office offers Mental Health First Aid classes to individuals and organizations by calling 701-845-8518.

On Sunday, October 2nd, the Valley City Area Out of the Darkness Walk will be held at Lokken Stadium at 3pm. The community is encouraged to participate in this walk to help raise proceeds for the local and national suicide prevention and awareness programs of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention directly to this community.

For more details about the walk or if you have questions call co-chair Mary Burchill at 701-840-1924.