Center for Emotional Wellness

Why We Walk Wednesday!

Let’s come together to bring awareness, connection and hope!

Click below to be a part of this meaningful event:
https://raceroster.com/events/2026/139256/5th-annual-suicide-awareness-walk

💜Join Us for the 5th Annual Su***de Awareness Walk + 5K

Hope can change a life!

Every day, members of our community face challenges that can feel overwhelming, but no one should have to walk through them alone. We invite you to join us for our 5th Annual Su***de Awareness Walk + 5K. When we come together as a community to raise awareness, reduce stigma, honor those we’ve lost, support those who are struggling, and remind everyone that hope is always within reach.

✨ The 1 mile is free, please register below to receive your goodie bag and luminary. T-shirts are available for $25.00.

The 5K will be officially timed this year, and the early bird price is $35.00 until August 24th (t-shirt is included with 5k registration).

Please join us:
Tuesday, September 15, 2026
6:30 PM
Historic Wise County Courthouse in Decatur

Stay after the event to enjoy:
🎵 Live music with Matt Kirk
🤝 Meet local community partners
🌮 Food trucks
🕯️ Our meaningful Luminary Lighting Ceremony

Link here to register: https://raceroster.com/events/2026/139256/5th-annual-suicide-awareness-walk

Mark your calendars for the 5th Annual Su***de Awareness Walk and for the first time ever, we’re adding an OFFICIAL timed 5K! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Whether you’re walking in honor of a loved one, showing your support for mental health, or running for a personal best, every step makes a difference.

Join us as our community comes together to raise awareness, inspire hope, and remind others that no one has to face their journey alone.

🩵💜 Save the date! More details, registration, and exciting announcements are coming soon.

This month marks several major First Responder appreciation days, but at CEW, we believe supporting their mental and emotional well-being is a 365-day mission.

The jobs they do aren't just physically demanding. They take a heavy emotional toll. Carrying the weight of emergencies, trauma, and hypervigilance day after day isn't something they have to do alone.

It’s okay to need a safe space to process, unpack, and heal. We are here for you.

To all firefighters, EMS providers, and police officers: Thank you for your bravery.

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor the heroes who gave their lives in service to our country, lives of courage, sacrifice, and unwavering love for others. May their legacy inspire us to live with greater kindness, gratitude, and compassion, and remind us that even in loss, hope continues to shine through the connections we share and the care we give one another. We stand with those remembering loved ones today.
You are not alone. 🇺🇸💙

Grateful is an understatement. Boots & Badges 2026 was made possible because of so many incredible people coming together for one mission.

Thank you to our amazing sponsors, our dedicated CEW team, every volunteer, those who contributed to our live and silent auction, and Camp QYB for hosting such a special night.

And to everyone who attended, donated, supported our mission and showed up you are the reason this event makes a real impact for our Veterans and First Responders mental health and wellbeing.

We couldn’t do this without you all.

THANK YOU

It’s here ! We are so excited to see you all at Boots and Badges TODAY! Special thanks to Fit-N-Wise for being a Talent Sponsor of today’s event! THANK YOU! 🤍🤠

Thanks Parker County Gate Openers for being a Talent Sponsor of Boots and Badges!! 🤠