Suicide Survivors Fund expands reach in Marquette County

MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Talking about suicide isn’t easy, but it’s necessary.

Dave Aro started the Suicide Survivors Fund out of necessity when his friend died three and a half years ago.

Just last year, the fund helped 10 families in Marquette County with expenses related to a sudden suicide.

Six Feet Over is a nonprofit based in Detroit that collaborates with the Suicide Survivors Fund to provide additional assistance to those impacted by suicide in Marquette County.

Katie Hardy is the founder and executive director of Six Feet Over.

Today, she’s giving a presentation to Westwood High School to talk about suicide, mental health resources, and postvention services.

This is part of the school’s Grief and Loss Curriculum Writing Project.

Six Feet Over needs donations to continue its impactful work.

You can learn more about the nonprofit and its services at sixfeetover.org.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24/7 by calling 988.

You can text HOME to 741741 for 24/7 assistance from the Crisis Text Line.

You can visit the Mental Health Awareness tab on uppermichiganssource.com for more local resources.

You can watch Upper Michigan Today on weekdays at 9:00 a.m. Eastern on FOX UP or stream the show on your smart device.