We are the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's National Capital Area Chapter. Please check out our website for more info!

Joined May 2011
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๐ŸŽธ Donโ€™t miss out โ€” BID NOW ๐ŸŽค bit.ly/4ej8ywZ Join @DC101 & AFSP to save lives and bring hope ๐Ÿ’™ Bid on exclusive rock โ€™nโ€™ roll memorabilia VIP experiences ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ โฐ Ends June 18 at 6:45 PM โ€” act fast! โœจ Every bid helps save lives #StopSuicide
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๐ŸŽ‰ Join us TONIGHT at True Food Kitchen (Mosaic) for the 2026 #Fairfax #OutoftheDarkness Kickoff! ๐Ÿ‘‰ afsp.org/NCACevents โœจ Free for registered walkers & sponsors ๐Ÿฝ Complimemtary food drink ๐ŸŽ Prizes & more Letโ€™s kick off a season of hope ๐Ÿ’™
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Join us at Bar Louie ONE Loudoun for the 2026 #Loudoun #OutoftheDarkness Kickoff Party! ๐ŸŽ‰ โœจ FREE for registered walkers & sponsors ๐Ÿฝ Complimentary buffet drink ticket ๐ŸŽ Door prizes & more ๐Ÿ‘‰ RSVP: bit.ly/4uYKruJ
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๐ŸŒˆ Fantastic weekend bringing #HOPE & lifesaving resources to #Pride in #Fairfax & #Loudoun! AFSP is committed to supporting #LGBTQ mental healthโ€”because ensuring well-being is a shared responsibility. ๐Ÿ’œ #LGBTQmentalhealth #LGBTQsupport #PrideCommunity
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๐Ÿ’™ HAPPENING THIS WEEK: Weโ€™re kicking off the 2026 #OutOfTheDarkness Walk season in #Loudoun and #Fairfaxโ€”donโ€™t miss it.๐Ÿ’™ ๐ŸŽ‰ This #FREE event is an opportunity to connect with your community and take action to save lives. ๐Ÿ‘‰ RSVP NOW: afsp.org/NCACevents #HopeStartsHere
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๐ŸŒˆ Walk with AFSP in the Capital Pride Parade! ๐ŸŒˆ Join us on June 20 in #DC to support #MentalHealth & the LGBTQ community ๐Ÿ’™ Spread hope and save lives. ๐Ÿ‘‰ Sign Up Now: 2026capitalpride.attendease.โ€ฆ #AFSP #CapitalPride #Pride @CapitalPrideDC
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๐Ÿ’™Join us for the launches of the #PrinceWilliamCounty, #Loudoun, #Fairfax, and #DC #OutOfTheDarkness Walk seasons and be part of a movement to #stopsuicide.๐Ÿ’™ ๐ŸŽ‰ Meet fellow supporters, get inspired, & learn how you can make a difference. ๐Ÿ‘‰ RSVP: afsp.org/NCACevents
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There is no "right wayโ€ to grieve. What matters is knowing you donโ€™t have to move through it alone. ๐Ÿ’™ Healing begins with connection. Find yours at the Long-Term Survivors of Suicide Loss Summit from July 16 - 19 in Baltimore, Maryland. Register at afsp.org/survivorsummit
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Tomorrow! Join us for the #Construction #HikeForHope on May 30 at Hemlock Overlook Park (Clifton, VA) supporting mental health & suicide prevention ๐Ÿ’™ Thanks to Advocate Sponsor Aethon Security for their support! ๐Ÿ”— afsp.org/NCAconstruction
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๐ŸŒŸ Join us for this presentation of โ€œTalk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Preventionโ€ โ€” sponsored by @leidos. Learn warning signs, how to support others, and build a stronger community. ๐ŸŒŸ ๐Ÿ”— Register: ncactsl05312026.attendease.cโ€ฆ #TalkSavesLives #SuicidePrevention
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๐Ÿ’›Join us this Thursday, May 28th, for "Happy Hour for Hope" at Outfield Bar (1201 Half St SE) from 6โ€“9 PM in support of #SuicidePrevention! ๐Ÿ’ฐ 10% of draft beer and 15% โ€œHappy Mealโ€ sales will benefit #AFSP Bring your crewโ€”have fun, connect, give back.
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3 days to go! Join the #Construction #HikeForHope on May 30 at Hemlock Overlook Park (Clifton, VA) to support mental health & suicide prevention ๐Ÿ’™ Thanks to @CluneGC, our Support Sponsor, for their leadership! ๐Ÿ”— afsp.org/NCAconstruction
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Grateful for a beautiful morning of movement & community ๐Ÿ’™ Thanks to Sarah Bayliff, MIYU Beauty & Wellbeing, and all who joined our โ€œYoga for a Cause.โ€ Funds raised support @afspnational to #StopSuicide this Saturdayโ€™s #HikeForHope. ๐Ÿ”— afsp.org/NCAconstruction
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1 week to go! Join us May 30 for the #ConstructionHike for Hope in Clifton, VAโ€”supporting mental health & suicide prevention. Thank you to @ClarkBuilds, our presenting sponsor ๐Ÿ’™ ๐Ÿ”— afsp.org/NCAconstruction
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Thanks to @Charisgomeztv and @LivingLocalDMV for having us on to spotlight the #ConstructionHike for Hope on May 30 at Hemlock Overlook Regional Park in Clifton, VA! ๐Ÿ’™ Support mental health in construction ๐Ÿ”— afsp.org/NCAconstruction ๐ŸŽฅ Full interview: bit.ly/4dFtSMS
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Step up, raise funds, and get rewarded! ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Join our #Construction Hike for Hope (May 30 @ Hemlock Overlook Park) and earn: ๐Ÿ”ง $75 โ€“ tape measure ๐Ÿงข $100 โ€“ beanie ๐Ÿ‘• $150 โ€“ t-shirt Every dollar helps #StopSuicide. ๐Ÿ’™ Register now and start raising: afsp.org/NCAconstruction
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Proud of our volunteers who represented #AFSP at this weekโ€™s #AdvocacyForum! ๐Ÿ’™ Your voices are helping advance #mentalhealth & #suicideprevention nationwide. Thank you for showing up, speaking out, and making a difference. #AFSPAdvocacy
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Wendy lost her 16โ€‘yearโ€‘old son, T.J., to suicide in 2010. She now advocates with #AFSP to make mental health & suicide prevention education a school priorityโ€”because when kids are well, they thrive. Read her story: afsp.org/story/a-mother-s-peโ€ฆ #AFSPadvocacy
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We're thinking of you this #MothersDay ๐Ÿ’™ If you've lost your mother to suicide or are a mother who has lost a child to suicide we want to remind you that it's okay if you are feeling difficult, heavy emotions today. Just know that we are here for you and you are not alone.
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๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿฉต Ready to make a difference? Interested in volunteering to help save lives and support mental health in our community? Join our AFSPโ€‘NCAC Volunteer 101 to learn how you can make an impact. ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿฉต ๐Ÿ“… Tues, May 12 | ๐Ÿ•ข 7:30 PM ๐Ÿ”— Sign Up Now: bit.ly/3Pigru6
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