Suicide is the second leading cause of death in Indiana - a local group is hosting an event to help

VIGO COUNTY, Ind.

(WTHI) - Studies show that suicide is the second leading cause of death in Indiana - and the Team of Mercy in Terre Haute wants to help combat those numbers.

Studies show suicide is the second leading cause of death in indiana.

And the group "team of mercy" in terre haute wants to help combat that stat.

This weekend you can let your voice be heard... the organization is holding a "stand against suicide" event it'll include a place where you can find multiple resources to help you or someone you know.

"team of mercy" stresses the importance of helping one another in our community.

"we want to shed light to such a dark subject.

We want to make the conversation a new normal for us.

" the "stand against suicide event" is taking place on saturday... from noon to 4 in the afternoon.

It'll be at maple ave united methodist church in terre haute.