StRides Against Suicide & Overdose

 

 

How StRides Supports Indiana Veterans & Military Families            

 

  Need support? Call (219) 252-5464 and mention the StRides veteran grant, for FREE services     

 

StRides Against Suicide & Overdose is committed to ensuring that those who have served our country—and the families who stand beside them—never have to face mental health struggles alone. Through a grant proudly co-funded by the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA), StRides provides zero-cost access to essential mental health services for Indiana veterans, active-duty military members, caregivers, and dependent family members

These no-cost services include:

• Mental health screenings

• Clinical evaluations

• Individual, couples, and family counseling sessions

• 100% confidential

• In-person or Online

• Must be a resident in Indiana

Your support matters. Whether you choose to donate or simply share this event with others, you’re helping bring hope and healing to those who need it most

 

Donate here 

 

Move with purpose this August. The 2026 StRides Against Suicide & Overdose event brings our community together to prevent suicide and overdose through awareness, connection, and action. Your participation helps provide free or low-cost mental health and addiction counseling for those who cannot afford it.
Every step, every mile, and every ride helps save a life. 

Register for event

 

2026 StRides Against Suicide & Overdose
📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026
📍 Rogers Lakewood Park – Valparaiso, Indiana

 
Why We Stride 💙
Nearly 1 in 5 adults experiences a mental health condition each year, yet many never receive the support they need.

The StRides Against Suicide & Overdose event brings our community together to:

Honor lives lost to suicide and overdose
Support those currently struggling
Break the stigma around mental health and addiction
Ensure no one has to walk their journey alone
Every step — and every mile — helps bring hope and healing closer.

 
Event Options ✨
Choose the distance and experience that works best for you:

🏃‍♂️ 5K Run/Walk
🚶 1-Mile Pet & Stroller-Friendly Walk
🚴 Bike Rides: 10, 40, 60 & 100 miles
All ages and fitness levels are welcome.

 
What to Expect 🎉
👕 Free participant shirts (while supplies last)
🏅 Finisher medals
🎟️ Raffle items
🎉 Family fun, food, and activities throughout the event
Bring your family, friends, and pets and make it a tradition of movement, memories, and making a difference.

 
Referral Rewards – Earn Cash Back 💵
Help us spread the word and get rewarded:

Invite friends to register using your referral code
1 friend = $5 refund
Each additional friend = +$5
You can save up to $15–$20 on registration while helping more people find the support they need.

 

You also have the opportunity to create a team!

⭐ What It Means to Create a Team
Creating a team for the StRides event means bringing together friends, family, coworkers, or community members who want to participate as a group. Your team can walk, run, or ride — everyone can choose the option that works best for them.

What matters most is showing up united, supporting one another, and helping raise awareness for mental health, suicide prevention, and overdose support.

Forming a team adds fun, motivation, and a sense of community to the event. It’s also a powerful way to spread the word and make an even greater impact.

 

Create team here 

 

When we stand together, we turn pain into purpose and darkness into light. No one should face mental health or addiction struggles alone