In an initiative to raise awareness and provide support for mental health, on May 14 the Purple People Bridge is unveiling new suicide prevention signs as part of Mental Health Awareness Month.
This initiative is made possible by Brandon Saho, founder of The Mental Game, donating 5,000 free signs across the country.
The signs, which offer encouraging messages and mental health resources, are placed along the bridge to reach individuals in moments of crisis. By increasing visibility of mental health resources, the project aims to remind everyone that help is available and that no one is alone in their struggle.
“Our goal is to save lives and let anyone walking on this bridge know that it’s ok to ask for help,” said Saho in a press release. “I want to ensure that people in need know exactly where to turn. The Purple People Bridge is a powerful place to amplify that message.”
These suicide prevention signs are the first of 5,000 to be donated by The Mental Game across the country in May for Mental Health Awareness Month. Launching the campaign near his hometown of Cincinnati was an important factor for Saho.
“We are proud to collaborate with Brandon and The Mental Game on this vital community initiative,” said President of The Purple People Bridge Company Will Weber in the release. “These signs symbolize our ongoing commitments to mental health. We hope bridges throughout the country will follow suit and partner with Brandon and The Mental Game to share one common message- you are not alone.”
Saho, The Mental Game team, The Purple People Bridge Company, and other local organizations will hold an unveiling of the suicide prevention signs on Wednesday, May 14, at 10 a.m. on the Purple People Bridge. All are invited to attend and join the unveiling ceremony. (Parking is available at Newport on the Levee and along Riverboat Row in Newport.)