“Hope is a light, and light will always shine through the darkness.”
Our Mission
A Light in Dark Places (ALIDP) breaks down stigma surrounding the topic of suicide by using the performing arts to encourage healthy discussion, create community, and offer hope to those affected.
Photo Credit: Julio Vargas, Darker than the Sun
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention estimates that 129 people die by suicide per day in the United States. Every death by suicide affects an average of one-hundred people, and there are statically twenty-five attempts for each completed suicide.
Despite these high numbers, there continues to be stigma and misunderstanding surrounding the topic. We believe that a piece of the solution is to shift how we view suicide and other mental health conditions as a culture.
With our programs, ALIDP provides opportunities to connect and educate through the transformative power of art, with an emphasis on safe messaging. Each event includes a representative from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and/or a mental health professional to provide valuable information and resources.
Our Vision
We envision a world with no shame or stigma surrounding those of us affected by suicide; a world where people can confidently reach out for help and be met with understanding and compassion, where mental health can be talked about freely and resources are readily available to all.
