Welcome to the Montana Out of the Darkness Experience

While the Out of the Darkness Walks in Montana are going to look different this year, our mission to Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide has not changed. We are a strong and resilient community, united in our effort to fight suicide, raise awareness, educate our communities, support those who have lost loved ones, and support those with lived experience. We use our voices and share our stories to provide hope.

We invite you to join us on Thursday, August 13th for the Kick-Off of the Montana Out of the Darkness Experience. We'll be sending details to everyone who is registered for an Out of the Darkness Experience in MT, so register for an event today for more information!

Register Now

Each of our communities that regularly host a Community Walk will be providing some form of in-person opportunity the day of their scheduled event.  See information about what’s happening in a community near you by clicking on one of the links below.

Bozeman (09/12)

Missoula (09/12)

Butte (09/13)

Eastern Montana (09/19)

Yellowstone Valley (09/20)

Central Montana (09/27)

Flathead Valley (09/27)

Online Raffle and Silent Auction

From Bikes to Quilts to Drones and Gift Cards, we have it all! Bidding begins August 13th and will close on October 2nd!

CHECK OUT THIS YEAR'S STATEWIDE RAFFLE AND AUCTION

Important Dates

Please mark your calendar with these dates shared by all Montana Experiences:

Out of the Darkness KICK OFF*
WHEN: Thursday, August 13th
TIME: 2:00-3:00pm MDT

 

Out of the Darkness Experience Closing Ceremony*
WHEN: Saturday, October 3rd
TIME: 10:00-11:00am MDT

*Details will be sent to everyone registered for an Out of the Darkness Experience in Montana, so please be sure to register for an event today!

For more information, please contact:
Name: Katie Levine
Phone: 406-531-4728 
Email: klevine@afsp.org

Featured Activities

Scavenger Hunt (8/17-8/23)

Click here to view more information on the Scavenger Hunt.  Please use this form upon completion of the hunt!

Scavenger Hunt

Montana Hope Hub

Many of our Walks provide opportunities to share “Why I Walk” or a message of HOPE.  This year the Montana Experience will bring this opportunity to you digitally.  Click HERE to submit a video (30-45 seconds long) or picture with text for why you how you are #TogetherToFightSuicide

Consider a message that speaks to one or more of these three themes:

  • You’ve lost someone and you want to share about them.
  • You have a message of hope to others that have lost loved ones.
  • You have a message of hope for those that struggle or who have survived an attempt.

Upcoming E-vents

Talk Saves Lives

Register to attend our FREE online educational program Talk Saves Lives:

August 18th @ 7pm MDT

August 27th @ 7pm MDT

September 8th @ 12pm MDT

September 10th @ 7pm MDT

Click here for additional programs and dates


Painting with a Purpose

Tuesday, September 1, 2020 Painting with a purpose
6:30pm – 8:30pm

$25 – You Supply Materials: Receive materials list and link to join the online class. Register by August 20th * and be entered into a drawing to have your materials sent to you free of charge!

*One winner for every 25 participants registered by August 20th.

$37 – Materials Supplies For You: pick up materials in at location in Missoula and receive link to join online class

T-Shirts

Raise $150 by October 3rd and receive an official Out of the Darkness t-shirt!

T-shirts will be mailed to participants.


Volunteer With Us

Want to help plan the Montana Out of the Darkness Experience?

Email us at montana@afsp.org to get involved!