Break The Silence was created to raise awareness for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health. We hope that together we can save lives by doing community events and starting the hard conversations.
About
Kelly Paris
Director and Founder, QPR Certified
Kelly Paris has set out to tell her
personal story and show others that it
is “OKAY NOT TO BE OKAY” and
talking about issues saves lives. Kelly
believes that music is and always has
been an untapped influence that can
change the stigma on mental health.
We must talk about the issues that
individuals feel are isolated to
themselves, they are more common
than we realize. Kelly uses Break The
Silence not only to tell her story, but to
allow others to tell theirs. This
movement brings survivors and family
members together in hopes of reaching
others and helping to BREAK THE
SILENCE.
Our Team
Our dedicated board members volunteer their time and skills to help achieve our mission. They are a group of passionate and talented individuals.
Tyler Holt
Board President
I am a father of 3 and married to my beautiful wife Amy. I served in the U.S. Army for 15 years, getting out in 2016. Throughout my time in the military, I had friends and brothers that used suicide as a means of dealing with their issues and I have seen first hand what that does to friends and families. I have supported numerous Veteran organizations that are on the front lines combating suicide among the Veteran community. Break The Silence is a unique organization that uses music and events to raise awareness of suicide and mental health. It is an honor to support Kelly and be a part of the future of raising awareness, breaking the stigma of mental health, and make it known that it is OKAY TO NOT BE OKAY.
Jason Crispin
Board Treasurer
I was born and raised in Fort Morgan and I am always looking for ways to support my community and country. I served for 10 years in the United States Marine Corps and 5 years as a Deputy Sheriff. In the military I had fellow brothers take their own lives because they thought there was no other way to deal with the devil inside of them. I have known Kelly for over 25 years now and I am proud to be a part of something that can help others to not lose their own inner battles.
Elaine Horton
Board Secretary
I am a mother to 4 wonderful children, and married to an amazing man named Jeremy, who is my best friend. I am currently helping the Morgan County community through my work as a High-Fidelity Wraparound Facilitator, with the Morgan County IOG. I want to be there for the children, teens and parents of this community, and let them know they are not alone and that it is OKAY TO NOT BE OK.
