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AFSP Virginia @AFSPVirginia

Official Twitter page of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Virginia Chapter. (540) 718-2221 | virginia@afsp.org

Joined January 2015
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Due to a conflict at our venue, our Richmond Out of the Darkness Walk has been rescheduled to Saturday, October 31st. Remember, it doesn't have to be scary to talk about mental health! Mark your calendar now to join us for this family-friendly event. afsp.org/richmond
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💙 Walk. Donate. Make a Difference. 💙 Join us on Saturday, 11/1 as we walk #OutoftheDarkness to prevent suicide and honor those we've lost. 👣 Farmville Walk 📍 Farmville Old Train Station 🔗 afsp.org/farmvilleva 👣 Galax Walk 📍 Felt’s Park 🔗 afsp.org/galax
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Join us this Saturday as we walk to raise awareness, honor loved ones, and prevent suicide. 💛 👣 Suffolk Walk 📍 Bennett’s Creek Park 🔗 afsp.org/suffolk 👣 Bristol VA Walk 📍 Cumberland Square Park 🔗 afsp.org/bristolva Together, we walk #OutoftheDarkness.
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At the first-ever Capitol Hill Fly-In, thirteen AFSP advocates met with their members of Congress and staff as they shaped federal funding priorities. Read the story: afsp.org/story/first-ever-ca…
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Calling all #OutOfTheDarkness Walk VIPs!👋💙 Did you know AFSP has an Instagram Broadcast Channel where they share exclusive updates, tips, and reminders to our dedicated community of passionate walkers. Join: instagram.com/channel/AbZnnI…
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It may seem scary but asking someone directly if they are thinking about suicide will not make them suicidal and can actually help.
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The need for culturally competent care is real and urgent. Too often, the unique mental health care needs of marginalized populations and communities aren't met. We must do better. For resources, visit afsp.org/mental-health-resou…
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Most mental health care provided in the U.S. is in English, yet many don’t speak it fluently. Our latest guest on "Strong Talk" has been solving this since creating Georgia’s first Spanish-speaking mental health clinic in 1999. Tune in: lnk.to/afsp-strong-talk-manc…
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💙 We're walking for hope on October 18 — will you join us? 💙 Be part of something powerful. Join us for an Out of the Darkness Walk to support suicide prevention and mental health awareness. #OutOfTheDarkness #AFSP #WalkToFightSuicide #MentalHealthMatters
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Karly lost her brother, Korbin — a Senior Airman in the United States Air Force — to suicide. Shortly after his passing, with Korbin's loved ones by her side, Karly led her local #OutOfTheDarkness Community Walk and honored her brother's legacy. Read: afsp.org/story/we-need-to-wa…

We Need to Walk for Korbin

The Out of the Darkness Walks have helped me, and so many others, realize that together, we can fight to prevent suicide, and end the stigma that leads people to believe asking for help is a weakne...

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We'll just leave this here.💙 A message to take with you — not just this #MentalIllnessAwarenessWeek — but each and every day.
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It's #WorldMentalHealthDay! 💙🌎 If there’s one thing you take away from today, please know that the world needs you here — just as you are. Check in on your own mental health and the mental health of your loved ones, or consider commenting a message of hope for someone below.
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Whether you're struggling in silence or not, we see you.💙 We know the emotional struggles you live with everyday are just as real any physical sickness or injury — even if we can't see them. If you’re struggling, call 988 or text TALK to 741741. #MentalIlnessAwarenessWeek
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We're walking in Stephens City and Newport News this weekend — will you join us? 💙 afsp.org/stephenscity afsp.org/vapeninsula #OutOfTheDarkness #AFSP #WalkToFightSuicide #MentalHealthMatters
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As a counselor of primarily Latinx clients, Camila and her patients are no strangers to resilience. Camila draws on resilience as a key tool to help her clients navigate unique challenges that affect their mental health. Read: afsp.org/story/mental-health… #HispanicHeritageMonth

Mental Health and the Latinx Community: How Counselors Can Encourage Resilience and Build Relatio...

One of the main challenges my clients experience is the stigma of seeking mental health services. This stigma is rooted in our Latinx/Hispanic family values, and comes from a belief that is necessary...

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Join us tomorrow, 10/8 at Noon for L.E.T.S. Save Lives. Register at va-lets-10-8-25.attendease.c…. Please register at least 30 minutes in advance to receive login information.
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Of people who die by suicide, almost half had contact with their primary care provider in the month before death, putting them in a unique position to identify patients at risk of suicide and enact intervention methods. Read: afsp.org/training-health-pro… #NationalPrimaryCareWeek

Health professional training in suicide assessment, treatment, and management

AFSP supports training requirements for primary care and mental health professionals in suicide assessment, treatment, and management.

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After her daughter said she didn't want to be alive anymore, Ericka knew she had to join her local AFSP Chapter. “The love and support of the community of AFSP volunteers has helped me in ways I cannot express..." Read the blog: afsp.org/story/what-my-daugh… #HispanicHeritageMonth

What My Daughter Taught Me: Be a Champion of Your Mental Health

Ericka Llerena first found her way to the National Capital Area Chapter after her 16-year-old daughter came to her the night before Mother’s Day, telling her she didn’t want to be alive anymore....

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We're excited to launch The Upright, a hub for our critical health equity work. The Upright was developed with direct input from the communities it strives to support and is rooted in equity, action, and collaboration. Learn more: afsp.org/theupright
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You deserve joy, even in the midst of healing.
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