Suicide Prevention Coasters Distributed in Honor of Tyler Hilinski
CBS KREM2
After the Washington State University community lost quarterback Tyler Hllinski to suicide in January, the #3 Memorial Fund began working to raise awareness around suicide prevention and end the stigma associated with mental illness.
The Fund is made up of Pullman business owners, WSU students and community members who have dealt with mental health issues, or those who have lost friends or family members to suicide.
Thanks to the support of 21 Pullman businesses and their supporters on February 20 during Dine Out for #3, The Fund ordered 10,000 drink coasters, according to a release. The coasters feature a design on each side, with one side featuring a young man who appears to be in distress, and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number (1-800-273-8255), the Crisis Text Line number (741741) and www.suicideispreventable.org on both sides.
These resources will help Whitman or Latah County residents who may be struggling with thoughts of self-harm.
