AFSP Virginia Program Offerings
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Thank you for your interest in learning more about the educational programs our chapter offers. Educational programs and presentations are available throughout the Virignia Chapter, which includes all of the Commonwelath of Virginia except for Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Arlington Counties and the City of Alexandria. For these locations, visit afsp.org/ncac.
To request a program from AFSP Virignia Chapter, please contact Markita Madden, Virginia Programs Manager, at 540.718.2221 or [email protected]. There is no fee for program registration or delivery unless specifically noted.
Talk Saves Lives
About
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention (standard module) is a standardized, 45-60 minute presentation that covers the scope of this leading cause of death, what the research has found
to be the warning signs and risk factors of suicide, and the strategies that prevent it.
Audience
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention is intended for the general public. The content is appropriate for those 18 or older and can be delivered virtually or in person. Talk Saves Lives is also available in Workplace, Spanish, Seniors, Spanish Seniors, LGBTQ and Firearms Owner modules by request.
Registration is free. Click below to register to attend:
Talk Saves Lives:
Thursday, July 25, 2024, 7PM - Virtual
Monday, August 19, 2024, 6PM - Virtual
Wednesday, October 10, 2024, 12PM - Virtual
Friday, November 8, 2024, 12PM - Virtual
Saturday, November 30, 2024, 10AM - Virtual
Sunday, December 15, 2024, 10AM - Virtual
Talk Saves Lives for Seniors:
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 7PM - Virtual
Sunday, October 21, 2024, 6PM - Virtual - Coming Soon
Talk Saves Lives for LGBTQ:
Monday, June 3, 2024, 6PM - Virtual
Talk Saves Lives - Latinx & Hispanic Communities
About
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Latinx and Hispanic Communities is a community presentation that covers what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and the strategies that can help save lives.
Following this presentation, participants should be able to:
1. Describe the scope of the problem of suicide within Latinx and Hispanic Communities
2. Describe suicide risk and protective factors specific to Latinx and Hispanic Communities
3. Describe warning signs of suicide
4. Explain how to get help for yourself or someone in a suicidal crisis
5. Explain how to seek and offer support for yourself or others
Audience
The content is appropriate for those 18 or older and can be delivered virtually or in person. This program is available for delivery in English or Spanish.
Registration is free. Click below to register to attend:
Thursday, September 12, 2024, 6PM - Virtual, English
L.E.T.S. Saves Lives
About
L.E.T.S. (listening, empathy, trust, support) Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for the Black Community is a presentation that covers what we know about mental health and suicide, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we can all do to help save lives.
Following this presentation, participants should be able to:
- Understand the scope of suicide among the Black and African American population.
- Understand the racial and systemic factors that impact suicide in Black and African American communities.
- Describe suicide risk and protective factors for Black and African American communities.
- Describe warning signs of suicide.
- Learn how to get help for someone in a suicidal crisis.
- Gain confidence in talking to someone about suicide.
Audience
L.E.T.S. Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for the Black Community is appropriate for those 18 or older and is delivered in person and virtually.
Free to attend. Click below for information:
Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 6PM - Virtual
Introduction to Supporting Those at Risk
About
Introduction to Supporting Those At Risk is a 60 minute presentation that provides information and
resources on how to support someone in your life with lived experience. The program consists of a
presentation and takeaway resources.
Audience
Introduction to Supporting Those At Risk is intended for supporters of those with lived experience. Lived experience is defined as a suicide attempt and/or experiences with suicidal thoughts. The content can be delivered virtually or in person and is appropriate for those 18 or older. The program is also good for individuals age 18 and over who just want to know more about how to support someone who might be struggling.
Registration is free. Click below to register to attend:
Thursday, June 20, 2024, 12PM - Virtual
Tuesday, September 24, 2024, 7PM - Virtual - Coming Soon
Monday, December 9, 2024, 7PM - Virtual - Coming Soon
LivingWorks safeTALK & ASIST
LivingWorks safeTALK is an in-person half-day presentation by a LivingWorks trainer, in which participants learn how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs, engaging someone, and connecting them to an intervention resource for further support. LivingWorks safeTALK is intended for the general public. The content is appropriate for those 15 or older.
LivingWorks ASIST is an in-person 2-day workshop in which participants will learn how to prevent suicide by recognizing signs; provide a skilled intervention; and develop a safety plan to keep someone alive. ASIST should be conducted with a maximum of 40 participants, and a minimum of 10. All participants must be 18 years of age to attend.
safeTALK and ASIST are designed by LivingWorks and are offered by AFSP as a partner program.
Upcoming Sessions:
Coming Soon!
More Than Sad for Parents
About
More Than Sad for Parents program teaches parents how to recognize signs of depression and other mental health problems, initiate a conversation about mental health with their child, and get help.
Audience
This program focuses on parents and guardians of teen youth.
Registration is free. Click below to register to attend:
Saturday, May 18, 2024, 10AM - Virtual
Saturday, August 10, 2024, 10AM - Virtual
It's Real: Teens & Mental Health
About
It’s Real: Teens and Mental Health is an approximately 45 minute presentation which provides youth with general mental health information and resources. The presentation defines mental health and includes guidance on starting a conversation about mental health and engaging in self-care. The program includes a presentation and takeaway materials.
Audience
It’s Real: Teens and Mental Health is meant to be presented to high school students. The content is
appropriate for those 14 or older.
It's Real: College Students & Mental Health
About
It’s Real: College Students and Mental Health is an approximately 60-90 minute program which teaches participants to recognize the signs of depression in themselves and others, challenges existing stigma surrounding depression, and demystifies the treatment process. This program focuses on collegebound seniors and college students. The program includes a 17-minute film that follows the journey of six students who wrestled with mental health concerns, sought treatment, made their
psychological well-being a top priority, and found their own new sense of balance.
Audience
It’s Real: College Students and Mental Health is meant to be presented to college bound seniors and college students either in person or virtually. The content is appropriate for those 16 or older, and has information specific to undergraduate students.
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
Saturday, November 23, 2024
About
International Survivors of Suicide Loss (ISOSL) Day is an event in which survivors of suicide loss come together to find connection, understanding, and hope through their shared experience. This year, International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is Saturday, November 23, 2024.
Audience
ISOSL Day events are meant for individuals who have lost someone to suicide (suicide loss survivors). Many events also welcome non-survivors who want to attend to support someone who has experienced a loss. Details for each local event are available upon registration.
2024 Virginia Chapter Sites:
Coming soon!
A complete list of ISOSL Day events worldwide will be available here after October 1st.