Presented by:  Kayleigh Radenbaugh.  Rise Against Suicide helps youth at risk of suicide by removing the financial and social barriers to treatment, enabling them to find hope and healing.  Rise Against Suicide funds therapy sessions for at-risk youth struggling with suicidal ideation in the Boulder Valley School District and St. Vrain Valley School District. Young people up to the age of 19 who are experiencing suicidal thoughts and are uninsured or underinsured are eligible for funded counseling services through Rise.   The organization receives referrals from private and public elementary, middle, and high schools, community social workers, psychologists and mental health professionals, hospitals, and mental health facilities. Clients are seen within 72 hours, helping at-risk youth connect with qualified, private therapists.   Students receive 8-12 therapy sessions at no charge to the student. 

Rise Against Suicide is a nonprofit based in Lafayette, Colorado. The organization was originally founded as Second Wind Fund of Boulder County in 2009; however its name was changed in 2020 to better reflect what the organization does and strives toward every day.  The four core values that guide the organization are:  Accessibility, Compassion, Community and Active listening.