KICKING THE STIGMA, AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION ANNOUNCE LOCATIONS, DESIGNS FOR COFFEE SLEEVE COLLABORATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Friday, August 30, 2024

Indianapolis – Kicking The Stigma and the Indianapolis Colts, in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Indiana, today announced the 61 participating Indiana coffee shops and the sleeve designs for the free coffee cup sleeve collaboration that promote mental health awareness. 

The partnership, set to start Sept. 1 during Suicide Prevention Month and run through October’s World Mental Health Day, is disseminating 75,000 free coffee cup sleeves that will raise awareness about mental health and aim to normalize these conversations. 

The two sleeve designs were created in collaboration with Kicking The Stigma, AFSP Indiana and Scott Soltys-Curry of Indianapolis Coffee Guide.

Participating Indiana locations, by city (while supplies last) include:

  • Anderson: The Exchange Coffee Co.
  • Beech Grove: Silver Linings Coffeehouse
  • Brazil: Bits N’ Bites
  • Carmel: Rose & Lois
  • Centerville: Artisans & Java
  • Cumberland: The GREEN Bean
  • Demotte: Cup of Joy Cafe
  • Ellettsville: The Caffeinated Cook
  • Evansville: River City Coffee & Goods
  • Fishers: The Well Coffeehouse – Fishers, Schoolhouse 7 Cafe
  • Fort Wayne: Mocha Lounge – Southwest, Mocha Lounge – Dupont
  • Franklin: Coffeehouse Five
  • Greenwood: Fresh Pots Coffee Bar, Cafe Euclid
  • Hanover: HoneyBean Coffee Co.
  • Huntingburg: The Huntingburg Grind
  • Indianapolis: PharmFree Life, The Spark Coffee, Rabble Coffee, Indy Therapy & Counseling, Lulu’s Coffee & Bakehouse, IU McKinney School of Law, Provider Café, GoldLeaf, Blue Mind Coffee, Lincoln Lane Coffee, Stardust Terrace Café, COhatch, Coal Yard Coffee, Stout Field Café, The Cosmic Cardinal Café, Calvin Fletcher, Hubbard & Cravens Coffee, The Coffee Haus at Guggman Haus Brewing Co., The Selene by OVA, Tinker Coffee, Coat Check Coffee, CUPS Coffee Indy (all 5 locations), Lucas Oil Stadium
  • Jasper: Zax Creamery, Midwest Cafe & Market
  • Muncie: Rosebud Coffee House
  • New Palestine: Barrel Racing Baristas
  • Noblesville: Epic Coffee, Noble Coffee & Tea
  • Richmond: Hannah’s Bakery & Café, Reid Health Cafe
  • Ridgeville: Tall Timber Coffee
  • Rockville: Golden Forrest
  • Rensselaer: Cup of Joy Cafe Too
  • Sellersburg: Coffee Crossing
  • Shelbyville: Porter Coffee
  • Speedway: The Spark Coffee
  • Sullivan: Kup of Joy
  • Terre Haute: Federal Coffee + Fine Foods
  • Union City: HomeTown Coffee
  • West Lafayette: Greyhouse Coffee & Supply Co.
  • Winchester: Northblock Coffee Company

For more information on the collaboration and Kicking The Stigma, visit KickingTheStigma.org or follow @KickingTheStigma on Instagram.

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About Kicking The Stigma. Launched in 2020 by the Indianapolis Colts and the Jim Irsay family, Kicking The Stigma is an initiative to raise awareness about mental health and end the stigma often associated with mental health disorders. To date, more than $30 million has been committed to expand treatment and research and raise awareness in Indiana and beyond. To learn more or donate, visit KickingTheStigma.org.

About AFSP Indiana. The Indiana Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. As part of a nationwide network, AFSP Indiana works to understand and prevent suicide through research, education, and advocacy. The chapter provides local support for individuals and families affected by suicide, promotes mental health awareness, and advocates for public policies that advance suicide prevention. With a commitment to reducing the stigma surrounding mental health issues, AFSP Indiana empowers communities through various programs and events, including the annual Out of the Darkness Walks, International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, and educational trainings and workshops. Together, we can make our Hoosier communities smart about mental health. For more information about our local chapter, visit afsp.org/Indiana. To donate, visit afsp.org/indianacircle.

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