Community members are invited to help raise awareness and eliminate the stigma surrounding suicide and mental health care by picking up a free 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline yard sign and participating in a social media photo contest.
The signs are available in both English and Spanish and can be picked up during business hours at Village Hall, 123 Madison St., and the Community Recreation Center, 229 Madison St., and during the Oak Park Farmers’ Market.
Anyone who picks up a yard sign is encouraged to post it at their residence so it is visible from the sidewalk or street and make a public post with the photo on Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #YouMatterOP.
At the end of September, four eligible contestants will be randomly selected to win a gift certificate to local restaurants and retailers.
The initiative is part of a collaboration between the Oak Park Public Health Department, Community Mental Health Board and Thrive Counseling Center leading up to Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September.
Click here for more information and the contest rules.