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Self-harm is often hidden. But there are signs.

Possible indicators:
• Wearing long sleeves in hot weather
• Unexplained cuts or bruises
• Sharp objects hidden
• Isolation or withdrawal
• Sudden mood shifts
• Expressing intense self-criticism

Approach with calm curiosity — not panic.
Instead of:
“Why would you do this?”

Try:
“I’ve noticed you seem overwhelmed lately. I care about you. Do you want to talk?”

At Gr8ter, we believe safety grows in environments where people are allowed to be honest without fear.

Resource of the Week:
Call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline if someone is in emotional distress.

Listening can interrupt isolation. And isolation is often where self-harm grows.

#Gr8terTogether #SockProject #mentalhealthrecovery #SuicidePrevention #HopeInAction

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Self-harm is often hidden. But there are signs.

Possible indicators:
• Wearing long sleeves in hot weather
• Unexplained cuts or bruises
• Sharp objects hidden
• Isolation or withdrawal
• Sudden mood shifts
• Expressing intense self-criticism

Approach with calm curiosity — not panic.
Instead of:
“Why would you do this?”

Try:
“I’ve noticed you seem overwhelmed lately. I care about you. Do you want to talk?”

At Gr8ter, we believe safety grows in environments where people are allowed to be honest without fear.

Resource of the Week:
Call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline if someone is in emotional distress.

Listening can interrupt isolation. And isolation is often where self-harm grows.

#Gr8terTogether #SockProject #mentalhealthrecovery #SuicidePrevention #HopeInAction ...

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🤍 A Message from Our Founder 🤍

Many of you know Kylee as the heart behind Gr8ter — the person who helped build this community around movement, connection, and purpose. Recently, Kylee made the decision to step down from her role as Co-President in order to prioritize her own mental health and healing.

The good news? This isn’t goodbye.

Kylee remains deeply connected to the mission and community she helped create. You’ll still see her on the trails, at Trail Fridays, at Top of Tamarack, and cheering on the incredible work this community continues to do.

Gr8ter is in a strong place thanks to an amazing board, leadership team, and our Interim Executive Director Becca Cahoon, who has been doing an incredible job guiding the organization forward.

Kylee recently shared a personal message about this season of healing, gratitude, and what comes next — and we invite you to read it.

👉 Read Kylee’s full message here: https://gr8ter.org/messagefromfoundermarch/

Thank you for continuing to show up for this community and the mission of mental health recovery and suicide prevention.

#RiseUp #Gr8terCommunity

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🤍 A Message from Our Founder 🤍

Many of you know Kylee as the heart behind Gr8ter — the person who helped build this community around movement, connection, and purpose. Recently, Kylee made the decision to step down from her role as Co-President in order to prioritize her own mental health and healing.

The good news? This isn’t goodbye.

Kylee remains deeply connected to the mission and community she helped create. You’ll still see her on the trails, at Trail Fridays, at Top of Tamarack, and cheering on the incredible work this community continues to do.

Gr8ter is in a strong place thanks to an amazing board, leadership team, and our Interim Executive Director Becca Cahoon, who has been doing an incredible job guiding the organization forward.

Kylee recently shared a personal message about this season of healing, gratitude, and what comes next — and we invite you to read it.

👉 Read Kylee’s full message here: https://gr8ter.org/messagefromfoundermarch/

Thank you for continuing to show up for this community and the mission of mental health recovery and suicide prevention.

#RiseUp #Gr8terCommunity ...

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Let’s talk socks!

With Sock Project boxes being filled and delivered into the community, we’re curious…

What’s your favorite type of sock?
Cozy socks?
Hiking socks?
No-show socks?
And have you ever tried Bombas socks? (peep the bombas we got donated)

Drop your favorite in the comments!

#SockProject #CommunityCare #Gr8terTogether

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Let’s talk socks!

With Sock Project boxes being filled and delivered into the community, we’re curious…

What’s your favorite type of sock?
Cozy socks?
Hiking socks?
No-show socks?
And have you ever tried Bombas socks? (peep the bombas we got donated)

Drop your favorite in the comments!

#SockProject #CommunityCare #Gr8terTogether ...

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Gr8ter is all about community!

Trail Fridays is our little community that provides movement, connection and purpose, Gr8ter`s three pillars.

It takeas the ones willing to lead to make that possible. Gr8ter wants to thank those willing to lead those early riser meet ups! (here`s a few faces you might recognize)

#SockProject #Gr8terTogether #topoftamarack #SuicidePrevention #mentalhealthrecovery #trailfridays

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Gr8ter is all about community!

Trail Fridays is our little community that provides movement, connection and purpose, Gr8ter`s three pillars.

It takeas the ones willing to lead to make that possible. Gr8ter wants to thank those willing to lead those early riser meet ups! (here`s a few faces you might recognize)

#SockProject #Gr8terTogether #topoftamarack #SuicidePrevention #mentalhealthrecovery #trailfridays ...

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We’re so grateful to Mountain Madness Soap Co. for donating their amazing soaps to our Sock Project. Simple essentials like this help turn each box into a true care package for our community.

#topoftamarack #trailfridays #Gr8terTogether #mentalhealthrecovery #SockProject

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We’re so grateful to Mountain Madness Soap Co. for donating their amazing soaps to our Sock Project. Simple essentials like this help turn each box into a true care package for our community.

#topoftamarack #trailfridays #Gr8terTogether #mentalhealthrecovery #SockProject ...

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This month, Trail Fridays is LUCKY to have so many trekkers joining us out on the trails!!💚💚

Our leaders always say "we pay you to come!" And the below trekkers have earned amazing milestone swag! 🎉🎉🎉

💥10 teks:
Robert harjo
Tricia Bennink
Carrie Martin
Becca Anne
Nora Tietjens
Maricela Mendez

💥25 treks:
Kristen Parnell

Congratulations to each one of you!!!
When you hit your milestone, you will unlock some exclusive Trail Friday swag, thanks to our awesome sponsor, Fleet Feet Meridian:

What`s the milestone swag you ask:
💥 10 treks: Trail Fridays Buff + sticker
💥 25 treks: custom Trail Fridays socks
💥 50 treks: Trail Fridays BOCO hat
💥 100 treks: Trail Fridays Rabbit sunshirt
💥 150 treks: ????? In the works! ?????

Thanks to Fleet Feet Meridian for being a swag supporter of our Frequent Trekker program with Trail Fridays.

#trailfridays #mentalhealthrecovery #SuicidePrevention #topoftamarack #Gr8ter

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This month, Trail Fridays is LUCKY to have so many trekkers joining us out on the trails!!💚💚

Our leaders always say "we pay you to come!" And the below trekkers have earned amazing milestone swag! 🎉🎉🎉

💥10 teks:
Robert harjo
Tricia Bennink
Carrie Martin
Becca Anne
Nora Tietjens
Maricela Mendez

💥25 treks:
Kristen Parnell

Congratulations to each one of you!!!
When you hit your milestone, you will unlock some exclusive Trail Friday swag, thanks to our awesome sponsor, Fleet Feet Meridian:

What`s the milestone swag you ask:
💥 10 treks: Trail Fridays Buff + sticker
💥 25 treks: custom Trail Fridays socks
💥 50 treks: Trail Fridays BOCO hat
💥 100 treks: Trail Fridays Rabbit sunshirt
💥 150 treks: ????? In the works! ?????

Thanks to Fleet Feet Meridian for being a swag supporter of our Frequent Trekker program with Trail Fridays.

#trailfridays #mentalhealthrecovery #SuicidePrevention #topoftamarack #Gr8ter ...

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Self-harm is rarely about wanting to die.

It is often about wanting relief.

Common reasons include:
• Emotional overwhelm
• Feeling numb and wanting to feel something
• Self-punishment
• Trauma responses
• Difficulty expressing pain

Self-harm can temporarily reduce emotional intensity — which is why it becomes reinforcing. But it does not address the root wound.

Healing begins with safer coping tools and safe connection.

At Gr8ter, we believe movement helps regulate emotion, community reduces isolation, and purpose restores hope.

Resource of the Week:
The Self-Injury Outreach & Support provides educational resources and recovery tools for individuals and families.

You deserve tools that don’t leave scars.

#Gr8terTogether #SockProject #HopeInAction #Gr8ter #SuicidePrevention #mentalhealthrecovery

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Self-harm is rarely about wanting to die.

It is often about wanting relief.

Common reasons include:
• Emotional overwhelm
• Feeling numb and wanting to feel something
• Self-punishment
• Trauma responses
• Difficulty expressing pain

Self-harm can temporarily reduce emotional intensity — which is why it becomes reinforcing. But it does not address the root wound.

Healing begins with safer coping tools and safe connection.

At Gr8ter, we believe movement helps regulate emotion, community reduces isolation, and purpose restores hope.

Resource of the Week:
The Self-Injury Outreach & Support provides educational resources and recovery tools for individuals and families.

You deserve tools that don’t leave scars.

#Gr8terTogether #SockProject #HopeInAction #Gr8ter #SuicidePrevention #mentalhealthrecovery ...

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Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and courage of women everywhere. 💜
Not the kind of strength that pretends everything is fine —but the kind that keeps going. The kind that asks for help. The kind that heals out loud.

Mental health recovery is part of so many women’s stories.
Suicide prevention starts with connection, safe spaces, and reminding each other:
you are not alone.

To honor International Women’s Day, we’re offering
💜 $10 off Top of Tamarack registration for all women!
Register at: www.topoftamarack.com
Use code: INTERNATIONALWOMENSDAY

Because women who move together, heal together.
And every mile is a reminder of your strength. 💚

#InternationalWomensDay #TopOfTamarack #MentalHealthRecovery #SuicidePrevention #Gr8terTogether

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Today we celebrate the strength, resilience, and courage of women everywhere. 💜
Not the kind of strength that pretends everything is fine —but the kind that keeps going. The kind that asks for help. The kind that heals out loud.

Mental health recovery is part of so many women’s stories.
Suicide prevention starts with connection, safe spaces, and reminding each other:
you are not alone.

To honor International Women’s Day, we’re offering
💜 $10 off Top of Tamarack registration for all women!
Register at: www.topoftamarack.com
Use code: INTERNATIONALWOMENSDAY

Because women who move together, heal together.
And every mile is a reminder of your strength. 💚

#InternationalWomensDay #TopOfTamarack #MentalHealthRecovery #SuicidePrevention #Gr8terTogether ...

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For those of you who do not know, Top of Tamarack is just ONE of Gr8ter`s projects, The Sock Project is another one of our impactful projects. This is more about prevention than awareness. It is so much more than a box of supplies.
It’s a community effort from beginning to end. 💚

What started with generosity on Giving Tuesday quickly turned into something even bigger when we exceeded our fundraising goal. That support made it possible to fill these boxes with essentials that bring warmth, dignity, and care to members of our community who need it most.

This project truly takes a village.
From our incredible sponsors who donated products…
to the volunteers who helped coordinate deliveries…
to the hands that packed each box with intention and heart…
to the volunteers who helped deliver them…

Every step of the process is powered by people who believe in caring for their community.

We’re also incredibly grateful for the community partners and facilities who help distribute these boxes of hope to those they serve every day. Your work on the front lines makes projects like this possible.

The Sock Project is proof that when a community comes together with compassion and purpose, small acts can create a big impact.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s project possible.
Together, we’re sharing warmth, dignity, and a little extra hope. 🧦💚

To get involved or learn more check out: www.gr8ter.org
#SockProject #CommunityCare #Gr8terTogether #HopeInAction

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For those of you who do not know, Top of Tamarack is just ONE of Gr8ter`s projects, The Sock Project is another one of our impactful projects. This is more about prevention than awareness. It is so much more than a box of supplies.
It’s a community effort from beginning to end. 💚

What started with generosity on Giving Tuesday quickly turned into something even bigger when we exceeded our fundraising goal. That support made it possible to fill these boxes with essentials that bring warmth, dignity, and care to members of our community who need it most.

This project truly takes a village.
From our incredible sponsors who donated products…
to the volunteers who helped coordinate deliveries…
to the hands that packed each box with intention and heart…
to the volunteers who helped deliver them…

Every step of the process is powered by people who believe in caring for their community.

We’re also incredibly grateful for the community partners and facilities who help distribute these boxes of hope to those they serve every day. Your work on the front lines makes projects like this possible.

The Sock Project is proof that when a community comes together with compassion and purpose, small acts can create a big impact.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s project possible.
Together, we’re sharing warmth, dignity, and a little extra hope. 🧦💚

To get involved or learn more check out: www.gr8ter.org
#SockProject #CommunityCare #Gr8terTogether #HopeInAction ...

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Some of our best Trail Fridays ambassadors come in the smallest packages. 💚

This little guy shows up with a smile on his face ready to hike, explore, and represent Trail Fridays like a pro — just like his awesome parents.

He may be young, but his trail spirit is strong and he reminds us that movement, connection, and community can start at any age.

If you see him out on the trails, make sure to give him a high five — he’s basically the unofficial face of Trail Fridays or at least he should be. 🙌

#TrailFridays #FutureTrailLeader #Gr8terTogether

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Some of our best Trail Fridays ambassadors come in the smallest packages. 💚

This little guy shows up with a smile on his face ready to hike, explore, and represent Trail Fridays like a pro — just like his awesome parents.

He may be young, but his trail spirit is strong and he reminds us that movement, connection, and community can start at any age.

If you see him out on the trails, make sure to give him a high five — he’s basically the unofficial face of Trail Fridays or at least he should be. 🙌

#TrailFridays #FutureTrailLeader #Gr8terTogether ...

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💛Looking forward to Lower Hulls and Eagle Rollers this Friday and Saturday!! 💛

Come hike or run with us!
Friday morning at 6am and 9:30am, we`ll meet at Lower Hulls
Saturday at 8:30am, meet us at Eagle Rollers!

All the routes + full meetup details are in Heylo
[https://heylo.group/trailfridays]

Whether you’re running, hiking, or just chasing views—come join the adventure with Trail Fridays - somewhere to belong

New to Trail Fridays? Register once on Fitvil so we can track your treks + you can earn free swag, provided by our friends at Fleet Feet Treasure Valley:
[https://www.fitvil.com/group/6869-trailfridays/]

Can`t wait to see you!!

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💛Looking forward to Lower Hulls and Eagle Rollers this Friday and Saturday!! 💛

Come hike or run with us!
Friday morning at 6am and 9:30am, we`ll meet at Lower Hulls
Saturday at 8:30am, meet us at Eagle Rollers!

All the routes + full meetup details are in Heylo
[https://heylo.group/trailfridays]

Whether you’re running, hiking, or just chasing views—come join the adventure with Trail Fridays - somewhere to belong

New to Trail Fridays? Register once on Fitvil so we can track your treks + you can earn free swag, provided by our friends at Fleet Feet Treasure Valley:
[https://www.fitvil.com/group/6869-trailfridays/]

Can`t wait to see you!! ...

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Self-harm often stays hidden—until it touches someone we love. It’s more common than many realize, especially among teens, and it’s often a way people cope with overwhelming emotions, numbness, or shame rather than a suicide attempt. But silence increases isolation and risk.

➡️ Learn what self-harm really is, the signs to look for, how to support someone with compassion (not judgment), and why recovery is possible with connection and care.

Read more: https://gr8ter.org/selfharm/

#YouMatter #ConnectionMatters #MentalHealthAwareness

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Self-harm often stays hidden—until it touches someone we love. It’s more common than many realize, especially among teens, and it’s often a way people cope with overwhelming emotions, numbness, or shame rather than a suicide attempt. But silence increases isolation and risk.

➡️ Learn what self-harm really is, the signs to look for, how to support someone with compassion (not judgment), and why recovery is possible with connection and care.

Read more: https://gr8ter.org/selfharm/

#YouMatter #ConnectionMatters #MentalHealthAwareness ...