Walk into the Light organizes suicide prevention walks in Raalte and Breda

The Walk into the Light initiative is organizing community walks in Raalte and Breda to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health support. These early morning walks, held during World Suicide Prevention Week, provide participants with space for silence, conversation, and connection.

In Raalte, the walk is scheduled for September 9, starting at 06:15 at De Plas. Local official Martine Scholten emphasized that the event aims to show that people do not have to face loss or suicidal thoughts alone. The event is a collaboration involving the municipality of Raalte, GGDs, and suicide prevention centers.

In Breda, the walk will take place on September 10, starting from the Asterdplas. Breda official Anja den Braber described the event as a powerful statement to address the impact of suicide, noting that suicide remains a leading cause of death among young people in the Netherlands. The Breda event is organized in partnership with local mental health services and the municipality to strengthen community mental health support.