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Beyond the Silence: Overdose & Suicide Awareness Event

Ecker Center for Behavioral Health

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Thu, 28 Aug, 2025 at 06:00 pm

1.5 hours

1814 Grandstand Pl, Elgin, IL 60123-4981, United States

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Date & Location

Thu, 28 Aug, 2025 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm (CDT)

1814 Grandstand Pl, IL 60123-4981

1814 Grandstand Pl, Elgin, IL 60123-4981, United States

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About the event

Beyond the Silence: Overdose & Suicide Awareness Event
Beyond the Silence is a free community event to honor lives lost, uplift grieving families and survivors, and offer a space of hope, healing, and connection.

🆕 This year’s event expands to honor lives lost not only to overdose, but also to suicide and other mental health challenges—recognizing the deep, interconnected struggles behind each loss.

Join us for an evening of remembrance, education, and community support.

All are welcome — individuals, families, friends, those in recovery, and anyone affected by loss.

đź’ś Event Highlights:

- Candlelight Vigil & Tribute Wall
- Personal Stories of Loss, Survival & Recovery
- Free Narcan Distribution & 988 Crisis Support Info
- Community Resource Tables & Grief Support
- Light Refreshments
- Opportunity to submit a loved one’s name and photo for tribute

Want to Honor a Loved One?

Submit a name, photo, and optional tribute message for inclusion on our Memory Wall and during the vigil:

đź“© Email: amZsb3J5IHwgZWNrZXJjZW50ZXIgISBvcmc=
🗓️ Deadline: Friday, August 22, 2025

Want to Help?

Volunteers are needed for:
- Event setup and cleanup
- Guest welcome and support
- Distributing candles and materials

Email amZsb3J5IHwgZWNrZXJjZW50ZXIgISBvcmc= to sign up.


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Ecker Center for Behavioral Health

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