Ray of Hope Candlelight Vigil
In Honor of International Suicide Survivors Day
Saturday, November 16th, 2024
6:00 PM
Westmoreland County Courthouse Courtyard
Ray of Hope will host a Candlelight Vigil on Saturday November 16, 2024 at the Westmoreland County Courthouse Courtyard at 6:00 PM. Open to the public. No registration needed – just walk in. If you have lost someone to suicide or know someone who has, come to find connection, understanding, and hope through our shared experience.
Ray of Hope Annual Conference
Finding Purpose; Inspiring Hope
Friday November 22, 2024
WCCC, Youngwood Campus
The Ray of Hope’s Annual Conference is SOLD OUT! If you’d like to be added to the waiting list, please email Lisa at egoldberg@mhaswpa.org.
Ray of Hope’s Annual Conference will be held on Friday November 22, 2024 in the Student Achievement Building at the WCCC Youngwood Campus. This year’s theme is “Finding Purpose; Inspiring Hope”. Keynote Kristie Knights. Kristie, a psychotherapist, has spent her 25+ year career caring for and walking alongside the most vulnerable in their darkest moments. Malory Spring, founder of Live 4 Tomorrow Today, will share her personal story of loss, resilience and hope and will tell us about her non-profit, Live 4 Tomorrow Today. Pre-registration ONLY
Eventbrite Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-ray-of-hope-annual-conference-tickets-1000232070047
Exhibitors: If you would like to have a resource table at this year’s conference, please contact egoldberg@mhaswpa.org for more information and registration. There is limited table space available – Do NOT register on Eventbrite
A Celebration of Life
2025 Ray of Hope $1,000 Scholarship Application Coming Soon!
𝗔𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗥𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 $𝟭,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿!
Heather McLean, Ray of Hope Chair, awarded Andi with her scholarship at Burrell High School’s award ceremony on May 23, 2024.
If You are in Crisis or Know Someone who is…
Need Help? Call the Crisis Intervention Hotline at 1-800-836-6010. Help is available 24 hours/day, 365 days/year. You’ll be connected with a trained counselor ready to assist you with issues of suicide, depression, and personal crisis. Call 1-800-836-6010 now!
Ray of Hope Suicide Awareness and Prevention Task Force
Ray of Hope is Westmoreland County’s Suicide Awareness and Prevention Task Force. We believe suicide is preventable and that suicide prevention works.
Ray of Hope offers:
- A variety of suicide prevention Services & Programs.
- Activities to raise community awareness, including our Annual Ray of Hope Walk.
Learn about our mission and more on the About Ray of Hope page.
Suicide Survivors Support
If you have lost someone to suicide, the support of your community and of other survivors is available for you. Anger, guilt, confusion, and forgetfulness are common responses to the loss of a loved one, and suicide can add its own unfortunate stigma. Don’t mourn alone; get the help you need to cope.
Visit our Survivors Support page to learn more.
Donate Today
Checks should be made payable to "MHA-RoH" and mailed to:
Ray of Hope
c/o Mental Health America of Southwestern PA
409 Coulter Avenue
Greensburg, PA 15601