LAKE CITY, Minn. — The Lake City Suicide Prevention Coalition will host its second Waves of Hope event on Saturday, Jan. 31, at Lincoln High School.
The free, public event begins at 1 p.m. with a mental health resource fair. Then, local musician Ryan Sullivan will give a keynote presentation.
“Ryan’s story and music resonate deeply with the mission of this event,” coalition member Ariana Wright said in a press release. “He brings authenticity, vulnerability, and hope, creating space for people to feel seen, understood and less alone.”
Following Sullivan’s presentation, community members will discuss their personal experiences with mental health and loss. Moderator Erik Sievers, executive director of the Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center, will guide the panel and audience conversation “focused on practical mental health education, supportive actions community members can take, and pathways to help.”
The coalition suggests attendees be 14 or older.
Waves of Hope is designed to create a “safe, welcoming space where community members can gather, reflect and learn together,” the press release states. “Through music, personal storytelling and meaningful dialogue, the event aims to reduce stigma around mental health, increase awareness of local supports and remind individuals and families that help and hope are always within reach.”
A flyer for the Lake City Suicide Prevention Coalition’s event on Jan. 31, 2026.
Contributed / Lake City Suicide Prevention Coalition
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