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ALPENA – The Sunset Project (TSP), a nonprofit serving Northeast Michigan, will facilitate Ending the Silence (ETS)--a mental health awareness program--through in-classroom presentations for students enrolled in health course at Alpena High School on during the week of November 9, 2026. TSP will also offer a virtual presentation for parents and community members on Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Parent and Community Presentation:
Location: Virtual via ZOOM: Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/8237247400
Meeting ID: 823 724 7400
Date: Wednesday
Time: 6 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Ending the Silence (ETS) is an evidence-based program developed by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) to be delivered in classroom settings. It helps students recognize and address the signs and symptoms of common mental health challenges, such as depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideation.
The Sunset Project partners with NAMI Grand Traverse, MyMichigan Health, and the Northeast Michigan Community Mental Health Authority to bring this impactful program to schools across Northeast Michigan. Each presentation features two trained speakers--one lead and one youth facilitator--who share resources and information about mental health and then open up about their personal experiences. These honest, relatable stories help normalize emotions and reduce stigma, encouraging students to seek help when needed. The program is designed to fit within a single class period, often delivered during health classes.
More information about Ending the Silence can be found on NAMI's website: https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Mental-Health-Education/NAMI-Ending-the-Silence.