by Barb Barlow | Jul 15, 2022 | HELPLINE, Resources, Suicide Prevention
The 988 Mental Health Crisis Hotline launches across the United States on July 16, 2022. 988 will make it easier for people experiencing mental distress to reach trained crisis counselors. While the existing suicide prevention hotline number (1-800-273-8255) will...
by Barb Barlow | Jul 14, 2022 | Local News Stories, Suicide Prevention
MHAfred and some of our local partners are in the news. Click here to read the recent article in the Free Lance Star about the increased demand for suicide prevention education.
by Vicky | Nov 16, 2021 | HELPLINE, Local News Stories, Senior Visitors, Suicide Prevention, Telling Our Stories
Look what you’ve helped us do: Hundreds helped! Thanks to our donors and volunteers, we are part of the solution! Two articles about MHAfred, reported by Cathy Dyson in the Freelance Star, October 5, 2021 From the Article: Mental health providers can’t...
by Vicky | Sep 22, 2021 | Events, Suicide Prevention
You are the one who makes a difference in our community by your example and support to MHAF’s work in suicide prevention. Our sponsors help support our mission to continue education in local schools to give our upcoming young adults the tools they need to identify signs of depression and suicide in themselves and their peers, as well as how to seek help.
Special thank you to our sponsor for the 2021 Another Day Walk for Suicide Prevention, SAARA of Virginia
by Ernie Ackermann | Oct 13, 2019 | Blog, Suicide Prevention
Another Day Walk to Stop Suicide was a positive and hopeful experience. Amy Jones, the Another Day Campaign co-coordinator declared that we all “are the face of suicide prevention,” and called each of us to spend more than just one day raising awareness and...
by Ernie Ackermann | Sep 10, 2018 | Blog, Suicide Prevention
September 9 – September 15. Suicide Prevention Week If you or someone you know is in an emergency, call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) or call 911 immediately. Know the Warning Signs Some warning signs may help you determine if a...
