AmeriCorps
Suicide Prevention in the Heartland: Stronger than the Storm
AmeriCorps, Emporia, Kansas, United States, 66801
Suicide Prevention in the Heartland: Stronger than the Storm
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Beacon for Hope's Suicide in the Heartland: Stronger than the Storm is dedicated to saving lives through education, resources, support, and hope for those affected by suicide. The Suicide Prevention Community Engagement VISTA will work in the creation of innovative and engaging events and community outreach focused on at-risk populations. Utilization of current suicide prevention data and community factions will be used to create growth opportunities in areas of need where access to mental health resources are scarce or non-existent. The VISTA will develop resources that target specific, unique communities in 8 rural counties in Kansas. The VISTA will participate in organized events and community outreach events that promote suicide prevention and awareness.
Member Duties :
Beacon for Hope Suicide Prevention is dedicated to ensure individuals of income eligible areas of Kansas receive suicide prevention, education, resources, and materials to help reduce the suicide rate. The Suicide Prevention Community Engagement VISTA will work directly with Beacon for Hope staff to create innovative events and outreach opportunities that target veterans and their families. The VISTA will collaborate with community factions, donors, key community leadership, and other VISTAs to create life‑saving events focused on providing resources, education, and materials. Participation in community outreach events as well as community organized events to reach members of communities at risk is required. Ensuring all events and outreach activities are directly linked to Beacon for Hope's mission of connecting the community through education, resources, support, and hope is a vital piece of our project to ensure we reach at risk individuals in unique ways.
Program Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service
Health Coverage*
Training
Relocation Allowance
Childcare assistance if eligible
Living Allowance
Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours, Car recommended.
Service Areas
Children/Youth
Community Outreach
Veterans
Skills
Conflict Resolution
Computers/Technology
Community Organization
Youth Development
Team Work
Fund raising/Grant Writing
Veterans
Communications
Recruitment
Program Details Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program Start/End Date:
02/09/2026 - 02/08/2027
Work Schedule:
Full Time
Education level:
Some college
Age Requirement:
Minimum 18
Program Locations:
KANSAS
Languages:
English
Accepting Applications:
From 12/22/2025 To 01/15/2026
Contact Melissa Owen 636 Elm St Emporia KS 66801 620-412-6045 melissa.owen@hopelinks.org www.hopelinks.org
Listing ID:
125138
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Beacon for Hope's Suicide in the Heartland: Stronger than the Storm is dedicated to saving lives through education, resources, support, and hope for those affected by suicide. The Suicide Prevention Community Engagement VISTA will work in the creation of innovative and engaging events and community outreach focused on at-risk populations. Utilization of current suicide prevention data and community factions will be used to create growth opportunities in areas of need where access to mental health resources are scarce or non-existent. The VISTA will develop resources that target specific, unique communities in 8 rural counties in Kansas. The VISTA will participate in organized events and community outreach events that promote suicide prevention and awareness.
Member Duties :
Beacon for Hope Suicide Prevention is dedicated to ensure individuals of income eligible areas of Kansas receive suicide prevention, education, resources, and materials to help reduce the suicide rate. The Suicide Prevention Community Engagement VISTA will work directly with Beacon for Hope staff to create innovative events and outreach opportunities that target veterans and their families. The VISTA will collaborate with community factions, donors, key community leadership, and other VISTAs to create life‑saving events focused on providing resources, education, and materials. Participation in community outreach events as well as community organized events to reach members of communities at risk is required. Ensuring all events and outreach activities are directly linked to Beacon for Hope's mission of connecting the community through education, resources, support, and hope is a vital piece of our project to ensure we reach at risk individuals in unique ways.
Program Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service
Health Coverage*
Training
Relocation Allowance
Childcare assistance if eligible
Living Allowance
Terms : Permits attendance at school during off hours, Car recommended.
Service Areas
Children/Youth
Community Outreach
Veterans
Skills
Conflict Resolution
Computers/Technology
Community Organization
Youth Development
Team Work
Fund raising/Grant Writing
Veterans
Communications
Recruitment
Program Details Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program Start/End Date:
02/09/2026 - 02/08/2027
Work Schedule:
Full Time
Education level:
Some college
Age Requirement:
Minimum 18
Program Locations:
KANSAS
Languages:
English
Accepting Applications:
From 12/22/2025 To 01/15/2026
Contact Melissa Owen 636 Elm St Emporia KS 66801 620-412-6045 melissa.owen@hopelinks.org www.hopelinks.org
Listing ID:
125138
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