Content warning: this episode includes frank discussions about mental health and suicide.
If you or someone you know is undergoing a suicidal, mental health and/or substance use crisis, please call 988. Counselors at the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline are available to help.
Suicide is a public health crisis in the United States, with nearly 50,000 Americans dying by suicide last year, a 2.5% annual increase, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.. To raise awareness about the need for more mental health resources across the USA and especially in rural America, Joel and Heidi share a very personal story.
Their niece Bobbi Prochnow discusses her son Brady’s suicide attempt in March, and his recovery journey. Visit this link to learn more about Brady’s recovery. To find out more about the One Country Project, visit our website.
Join the One Country Project for the fourth annual Rural Progress Summit, July 8–10. The keynote will feature a virtual fireside chat between Sec. Pete Buttigieg and Sen. Heidi Heitkamp.
The Rural Progress Summit is a virtual event that brings together voices from across the country to explore ideas and solutions that address the real needs of rural America.
Go to OneCountryProject.org to learn more or https://pdcst.news/RPS2025 to register for the Rural Progress Summit.