TSF Blog
National Day of Service 2021
One hour of your time can mean a lifetime for another. This service opportunity is a 60-minute on-demand, online QPR gatekeeper training. By educating yourself, you'll be better able to serve others.
Virtual Concert with Jeff Crosby and Darci Carlson
Who needs a pick-me-up? WE DO!!!
We missed live music. We missed our friends and family. We wanted to see our crew and have desperately missed our 2020 live events. So, as Covid-19 rates increase and physical distancing is crucial, we all need to connect and share joy remotely. We were thrilled to have Jeff Crosby and Darci Carlson share their musical talents.
World Mental Health Day 2020
This year’s World Mental Health Day, on October 10th, comes at a time when our daily lives have changed considerably as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Finding Kind” Community Screening & Kind Campaign with Filmmakers
Two girls packed their bags and traveled across America in a mini-van with their mothers to interview hundreds of females about the “mean girl” phenomenon.
Athlete Brain Health - Beyond Concussion
Athlete Brain Health - Beyond Concussion , Utah Olympic Park on Feb. 10, 2019
Dr. Jeffrey Kutcher, The Speedy Foundation, 2 Time Gold Medalist David Wise
The Speedy Foundation and Mayor Bieter to Host Suicide Prevention Week News Conference
Idaho Suicide Prevention Hotline, Idaho Suicide Prevention Coalition and the Office of Suicide Prevention to share updates since 2011 launch of prevention initiatives.
Speedy Foundation to Host Seminar
On Wednesday, Sept. 9, The Speedy Foundation and the Park City Sport and Wellness Coalition will host a seminar at Park City High School about recognizing the signs of mental health problems and the stigma of talking about suicide.
Motorcycle Ride Benefits Idaho Suicide Hotline
Idaho is the only state that doesn’t have a suicide hotline. Right now, calls are directed to Oregon. But Judy Gabert, Suicide Prevention Action Network’s Resource Specialist, says that poses problems. The national hotline doesn’t know all the local resources available to Idahoans. This can lead to misinformation on where a person should go to get help.
AFSP's 24TH ANNUAL GALA FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
A renewed sense of optimism filled the Museum of Modern Art in New York City on May 17, 2012 as AFSP’s Lifesavers Dinner raised close to $450,000 for suicide prevention research, education and advocacy.
Melissa and over 250 guests were on hand to honor Peter Chiarelli, a retired Army general who has become a powerful voice for suicide prevention; Mariel Hemingway and Natalie Morales, two public figures who helped bring national attention to the problem of suicide while decreasing the stigma surrounding mental illness; and Dr. Gustavo Turecki, a researcher who has contributed to the understanding of brain genetics and their association to suicide.
Natalie Morales received the Public Education Award from Linda Peterson, who lost her son, Jeret, who was Natalie’s friend, to suicide.
Team Speedy Walks
Coaches, teammates, friends, and family of Jeret "Speedy" Peterson came out in force to represent Team Speedy at the UT NAMI Walk this weekend. Here are highlights from the event as well as information on how you can get involved with The Speedy Foundation.