The Speedy Foundation is non-profit organization named after three-time Olympian, Jeret "Speedy" Peterson of Boise, ID and Park City, UT, who was tragically lost to suicide in 2011. Speedy was a champion for mental health, sharing his own struggles openly in a time before it was socially acceptable to do. Our mission is to prevent suicide and take action for mental health. We believe that through education and awareness we can help individuals, organizations, and communities end mental health stigma, spark meaningful conversations, and create suicide prevention champions out of EVERYONE.
The Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition formed in 2013 out of concern for the mental health and safety of the youth in our community. The goal of the coalition was to provide education, outreach, and strategies that will mobilize and support this community and prevent future suicides. Over time the work has evolved to support community members across the lifespan in a collaborative approach and is currently a program of The Speedy Foundation.