RIVERSIDE, CA. (THECOUNT) — Jarrid Wilson, a California church leader, author, and mental health advocate, committed suicide Monday evening. He was 30.

Wilson, known as a passionate preacher, most recently was an associate pastor at megachurch Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California, led by Greg Laurie.

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A co-founder of the mental health nonprofit Anthem of Hope, Wilson was open about his own depression, often posting on his social media accounts about his battles with the mental illness, reports ChristianityToday.

Geo quick facts: Riverside is a city near Los Angeles, in California. The Mission Inn Museum details the history of the Mission Inn, a grand hotel built in the Mission Revival style. Nearby, the Riverside Metropolitan Museum is dedicated to regional history, culture and nature. The Riverside Art Museum shows local and international works. To the southeast, the March Field Air Museum displays military aircraft, including rare jets – wikipedia.