Bring awareness of Suicide Prevention to Marines and Sailors. During the challenge, participants will reflect on carrying the weight of depression and other factors that lead to suicide in the military.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

• fill your pack with any weight
• walk/run/hike one mile
• take time to reflect on the true meaning of the challenge
• snap a photo or video of you with your pack and tag @mccsyuma; use the hashtag #sharetheweightmcasyuma
• check out the resources available on MCCS Yuma
• challenge your fellow Marines and Sailors by tagging them to complete the #ShareTheWeight challenge. Let them know you support them!

SUICIDE PREVENTION & AWARENESS RESOURCES
Suicide Prevention & Awareness Resources [link this page - https://yuma.usmc-mccs.org/marine-family-support/prevention-and-counseling/suicide-prevention ]
24/7 Help - For any and all emergencies, please dial gift

• DSTRESS HOTLINE: 1-877-476-7734
• Military Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 & Press 1 or text 838255

ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT
Semper Support: 800-342-9647, Free Counseling sessions accessible from anywhere, on your schedule. [please link this page - https://yuma.usmc-mccs.org/marine-family-support/prevention-and-counseling/semper-support ]
Military Family Life Counselor: 800-342-9647, Free & Confidential support [ https://yuma.usmc-mccs.org/marine-family-support/prevention-and-counseling/community-counseling ]
Behavioral Health Branch Services: 928-269-2561, Free Counseling; Free Substance Misuse Counseling; Free Sexual Assault Support; Free Family Advocacy Support 
MCAS Yuma Chaplain: (928)269-3454, Free & Confidential support [ https://www.mcasyuma.marines.mil/Resources/Chapel/ ]

STRESS RELIEF & COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Health & Fitness Center: 928-269-2727, Full service state of the art gym; personal training; health promotions [ https://yuma.usmc-mccs.org/recreation-fitness/fitness/fitness-centers ]
Marine & Family Workshops: 928-269-6550
Stress management strategies; anger management; Volunteer Opportunities

Single Marine Program: (928) 269-5794
By Marines, for Marines.
Free for all active duty unaccompanied servicemembers; recreation center; volunteer opportunities