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09/16/2026

Let’s have the conversation.

You are more than your diagnosis. More than your depression. More than your anxiety. More than your trauma.

There is strength in you that your hardest moments cannot erase. There is hope beyond what you’re feeling right now.

So let’s talk about it. Let’s make it okay to say, “I’m not okay.” Let’s listen without judgment and remind each other that struggling doesn’t make you weak.

Your diagnosis may be part of your story, but it is not the definition of who you are.

09/05/2026

Praying for all survivors, those struggling, and those grieving the loss of someone to su***de. 🤍 Let’s keep talking, checking in, listening, and praying—not just in September, but all year long. Your life matters, and your absence would be deeply felt.

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09/02/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month

This month is a reminder that every life matters, every story matters, and no one should have to face their darkest moments alone.

If you’re struggling right now, please know that you are not a burden, you are not alone, and your story is not over. There is hope, even when you can’t see it yet.

Let’s use this month to choose compassion, start the difficult conversations, check on our loved ones, and remind one another that asking for help is a sign of strength.

You matter. Your life matters. Keep going.

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08/13/2026

Check on your loved ones! Say something!

03/11/2026

Did you know; Across the state of Virginia, we are seeing a growing mental health crisis among our children and teenagers.

Nearly one in three high school students reports persistent feelings of sadness or hopelessness, and more than one in five say they have seriously considered attempting su***de.

Each year, over 1,200 lives are lost to su***de in Virginia, and far too many of those lives belong to young people whose stories were just beginning.

But, behind every statistic is a name.
Behind every number is a family.
Behind every headline is a story.

Join us in making an impact!

03/10/2026

“Teen mental health matters. A listening ear, a kind word, and a safe space can change a young person's life.” 💙

Join us in the fight!

02/28/2026

To every teen silently struggling; you are not weak, and you are not alone.

Your feelings matter.
Your voice matters.
Your life matters.

YOU MATTER💙

Speak up. Reach out. There is hope.

02/09/2026

There’s always something we can do to love others well — especially when it comes to loving people through their mental health battles.

They often say certain cancers are silent killers. But one of the silent killers we don’t talk about enough is su***de.

Recently, a 13-year-old girl took her life after being bullied by classmates. That loss should stop us in our tracks.

As the days grow shorter, darker, and colder, it matters more than ever to check on people. A message, a call, or simply reminding someone they are needed, valued, and loved can save a life.

We also need to honor those we’ve lost — say their names, walk in their memory, light a candle, donate, or show up in ways that say: your life mattered, and it still does.

How we can pray:
• For protection and comfort for those who feel overwhelmed, isolated, or unseen
• For awareness and courage to notice the quiet signs and reach out
• For hearts that choose love — love that interrupts despair

Silence can be dangerous.
Love can be lifesaving.

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