09/10/2026
There's ALWAYS someone who will listen!
And programs to help.
And safe places to go.
And there's ALWAYS pups and ponies!
***dePreventionDay
Hear ye, hear ye!
On this World Su***de Prevention Day, the Crier calls upon the good people of Eaton and our neighboring communities to remember something of great importance:
Every life matters. Every person matters. And no one should feel that they must face their darkest hour alone.
There are times when the burdens of life become heavier than a person feels able to carry. A neighbor may be struggling. A friend may be hurting. A family member may quietly be losing hope. Sometimes, the person who needs help is the very person we least expect.
So let us be a community that notices.
Let us ask, “Are you doing alright?” — and mean it.
Let us listen without judgment, offer kindness without conditions, and remind those who are struggling that asking for help is not a weakness. It is an act of courage.
And let us remember that we need not have all the answers. Sometimes the most important thing we can do is stay beside someone and help them find someone who does.
If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available.
In Brown County, the Crisis Center is available 24 hours a day at (920) 436-8888.
You can also call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, any time, day or night. You do not have to know exactly what to say. You simply need to reach out.
If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
The Crier therefore proclaims this day a reminder to look after one another, to speak openly about mental health, to replace stigma with compassion, and to make sure our neighbors know:
You are seen.
You are valued.
You are not alone.
Let us look after one another, Eaton.