Greater Mankato Area United Way forms suicide prevention committee
February 6, 2023 7:03AM CST
Greater Mankato Area United Way has formed a committee dedicated to suicide prevention.
The committee includes community leaders, healthcare providers, and concerned citizens, most of who have a personal connection to suicide. The committee plans to collaborate to bring additional suicide-prevention initiatives and mental health education to Greater Mankato.
Committee members include:
- Barb Kaus, CEO, Greater Mankato Area United Way
- Mel Hoffner, suicide loss survivor and former school counselor who is now dedicated to youth suicide prevention
- Dr. Lisa Hardesty, licensed clinical health psychologist, Mayo Clinic Health System
- Dr. Patrick Bigaouette, psychiatrist, Mayo Clinic Health System
- Staci Anil
- Cathy Brennan
- Gabby Cable
- Sherry Caplan
- Scott Hare
- Elizabeth Harstad
- Sandy Hasse
- Dr. David Johnson
- Janene Kalina
- Britt Lockwood
- Laura Murray
- Erin Pietz
- Sara Stow
- Katie Swing
- Christi Wilking
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