Spring Campus Walks Have Begun
Two events completed - many more to come!
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Our campus walk season kicked off this week with our first event on Monday, March 11th at Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences in Fishersville, and then continued with our Old Dominion University walk on Saturday, March 16th in Norfolk. Both events are accepting donations until June 30, 2024.
Thank you to everyone who has played a role in planning these events this year, and to everyone who is participating or fundraising. With thousands walking across the Commonwealth to save lives and bring hope, we can definitely say that HOPE WALKS HERE! |
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2024 Virginia Chapter Campus Walks
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Christopher Newport University
afsp.org/cnu
4/7/24, Christopher Newport University Campus
College of William & Mary
afsp.org/wm
4/20/24, William & Mary Campus
James Madison University
afsp.org/jmu
4/7/24 Festival Lawn & 5K Route
Liberty University
afsp.org/liberty
4/20/24 Liberty University Campus
Longwood University
afsp.org/longwood
4/6/24 Upchurch University Center
Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences
afsp.org/murphydeming
Accepting Donations Until 6/30/24
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Old Dominion University
afsp.org/odu
Accepting Donations Until 6/30/24
Radford University
afsp.org/radfordu
4/13/24, Radford University Campus
Shenandoah University
afsp.org/su
4/20/24, Shenandoah University Campus
University of Virginia
afsp.org/uva
4/14/24, University of Virginia Campus
Virginia Commonwealth University
afsp.org/vcu
4/13/24, Monroe Park
Virginia Tech
afsp.org/vt
4/14/24, The Drillfield |
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Advocacy Corner
Dr. Lorna Breen Healthcare Provider Protection Reauthorization Act
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Please email your members of congress today by clicking "Take Action" below to urge them to cosponsor the Dr. Lorna Breen Healthcare Provider Protection Reauthorization Act (H.R.7153/S.3679) and to support a resolution to establish March 18th as "Health Workforce Well-Being Day of Awareness" (S.Res567)!
Named for Dr. Lorna Breen, an emergency room director tragically lost to suicide at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, this important law has provided $103 million to 44 organizations across the country to implement evidence-informed strategies that address suicide risk, burnout, mental health conditions, and substance abuse disorders among the healthcare workforce.
Many healthcare professionals are at increased risk for suicide, and it is vital that we support the members of this dedicated and tireless workforce.
Thank you for your advocacy and for supporting suicide prevention.
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At Work in Our Community
Breaking Ground: Confronting Suicide in the Construction Community
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AFSP Virginia staff and volunteers were honored to attend the announcement of a new, multi-year partnership between the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Bechtel in Washington, D.C. on March 5th. The event focused on raising awareness, educating stakeholders on this crisis among those employed in the profession, and beginning to build a coalition to prevent construction worker suicides industry-wide.
Bechtel’s $7 million dollar commitment to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will provide critical resources and programming to 500,000 U.S. construction workers over the next five years.
Visit https://afsp.org/story/bechtel-and-the-american-foundation-for-suicide-prevention-partner to learn more. |
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Walk with Us this Fall!
2024 community events are now open for registration.
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2024 Virginia Chapter Community Walks
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Upcoming Events & Opportunities
We hope you'll join us!
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Talk Saves Lives (Virtual)
Thursday, March 21st 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Register Here
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention is a community-based presentation that covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide. Participants will learn common risk factors and warning signs associated with suicide, and how to keep themselves and others safe.
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Talk Saves Lives LGBTQ (Virtual)
Wednesday, April 3rd 12:00PM - 1:00PM
Register Here
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to LGBTQ Suicide Prevention is a community-based presentation that covers what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we can all do to fight suicide.
Please register at least 30 minutes in advance to receive log-in information.
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Participants will learn about:
- Suicide risk and its unique considerations for LGBTQ people
- Recognizing suicide risk factors and warning signs for LGBTQ people
- Protective factors that can help lower the suicide rate
- The latest research related to LGBTQ suicide prevention
- How to seek and offer support for yourself or others
- Crisis resources and services for the LGBTQ community
- What communities can do to support LGBTQ people
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Table Talk
Wednesday, April 10th 7:00PM - 8:00PM
Register here
Table Talk: An Introduction to Outreach Events is an opportunity to learn how to staff outreach and tabling events for the Virginia Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. We will review common materials, share tips and best practices, and review our tabling guidelines.
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Bedford Hike for Hope Info
Event Details
Hike Date: 05/05/2024
Walk Location: Falling Creek Park, Bedford, VA
Onsite Registration Time: 9:00 am
Opening Program Starts: 10:00 am
For more information, please contact:
Emily Bacalis
(202) 839-2174
ebacalis@afsp.org
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AFSP Virginia Chapter
PO Box 333
Midlothian, VA 23113
AFSP Virginia Chapter Board
Chair: Winter Brooks (Stephens City)
Vice Chair: Matthew Austin (Moseley)
President: Dr. Cassie Glenn (Virginia Beach)
Treasurer: Sean Higdon (Broadway)
Secretary: Shannon Sullivan (Ruther Glen)
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Briddge (Virginia Beach)
Joe Cusimano, PharmD, BCPP (Winchester)
Lorrie Eanes (Danville)
Kevin Long (Bridgewater)
Katherine Martinez (Virginia)
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Robert Noriega (Richmond)
Ronald North, Jr. (Waynesboro)
Shirley Ramsey (Glen Allen)
Stephanie Schlesinger (Richmond)
Scott Stevens (Christiansburg)
Carl Trost (Staunton)
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AFSP Virginia Programs Manager
Markita Madden
mmadden@afsp.org
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AFSP Virginia Special Events Manager
Emily Bacalis
ebacalis@afsp.org
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AFSP Virginia Executive Director
Kathe Goller, CVA
kgoller@afsp.org
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