Greater Mankato Area United Way forms suicide prevention committee

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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