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AFSP Virignia

AFSP Virginia

Our chapter serves all of Virginia except for Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Arlington Counties and the City of Alexandria. For these locations, visit afsp.org/ncac. Our mailing address is: AFSP Virginia, PO Box 333, Midlothian, VA 23113.

About the AFSP Virginia Chapter

Welcome to the Virginia Chapter of the American Foundation for suicide prevention!  Our chapter serves all of Virginia except for Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Arlington Counties and the City of Alexandria. For these locations, visit afsp.org/ncac.  Our mailing address is AFSP Virginia, PO Box 333, Midlothian, VA 23113.

Click here to view a map of AFSP Virginia's service area.

The grassroots work we do focuses on eliminating the loss of life from suicide by: delivering innovative prevention programs, educating the public about risk factors and warning signs, raising funds for suicide research and programs, and reaching out to those individuals who have lost someone to suicide.

As a part of AFSP’s growing nationwide network of chapters, we bring together people from all backgrounds who want to prevent suicide in our communities. Families and friends who have lost someone to suicide, vulnerable individuals, mental health professionals, clergy, educators, students, community/business leaders, and many others energize our chapter.

View our Chapter Newsletter:
Virginia Chapter Happenings - September 2023
Virginia Chapter Happenings - August 2023
Virginia Chapter Happenings - July 2023

        

Our Virginia Chapter Leadership includes:

Executive Board Team:
Winter Brooks (Stephens City) - Chair
Matthew Austin (Moseley) - Vice Chair 
Dr. Cassie Glenn (Virginia Beach) - President
Sean Higdon (Winchester) - Treasurer
Shannon Sullivan (Ruther Glen) - Secretary

Board Members:
Anozaire Briddge Orius (Virginia Beach) - Board Member
Joe Cusimano, PharmD, BCPP (Winchester) - Board Member
Lorrie Eanes (Danville) - Board Member
Kevin Long (Bridgewater) - Board Member
Katherine Martinez (Virginia) - Board Member
Robert Noriega (Richmond) - Board Member & Project 2025 Champion
Ronald North, Jr. (Waynesboro) - Board Member & LGBTQ Ambassador
Shirley Ramsey (Glen Allen) - Board Member & Chapter Founder
Stephanie Schlesinger (Richmond) - Board Member
Scott Stevens (Christiansburg) - Board Member
Carl Trost (Staunton) - Board Member

Virginia Chapter Founder:  Shirley Ramsey (Glen Allen)

Virginia Chapter Social Media Ambassador:  Cassie Hairston (Forest) 

Virginia Chapter LGBTQ Ambassador: Ronald North, Jr. (Waynesboro)

Chapter contact:

Kathe Goller, CVA
Virginia Executive Director
[email protected]
(540) 447-0113
Markita Madden
Virginia Programs Manager
[email protected]
(540) 718-2221
Emily Bacalis
Virginia Special Events Manager
[email protected]
(202) 839-2174

Upcoming events and activities

  • Charles City Walk

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  • Lynchburg Walk

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  • Salem-Roanoke Walk

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  • Introduction to Supporting Those at Risk 10.11.23 - Virtual (Presented by AFSP Virginia)

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  • Stephens City Walk

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  • Virginia Peninsula Walk

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  • Greater Fredericksburg Walk

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  • Talk Saves Lives 10.19.23 - Virtual (Presented by AFSP Virginia)

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  • Greater Shenandoah Valley/Charlottesville Walk

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  • New River Valley Walk

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  • Suffolk Walk

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  • Talk Saves Lives for Seniors 10.23.23 - Virtual (Presented by AFSP Virginia)

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  • Table Talk: An Introduction to Outreach Events with AFSP Virginia 10.24.23 - Virtual

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  • Talk Saves Lives: Training for Presenters (Richmond)

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  • Richmond Virginia Walk

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  • Farmville Walk

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  • Bristol Virginia Walk

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  • Galax Walk

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  • Danville South Central Walk

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  • Talk Saves Lives 11.8.23 - Virtual (Presented by AFSP Virginia)

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  • Get to Know Us: A Volunteer Introduction to AFSP Virginia 11.13.23 - Virtual

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Stephens City, Virginia

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Roanoke, Virginia

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Richmond, VA 23220, Virginia

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Smithfield, Virginia

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Midlothian, Virginia

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Virtual American Sign Language (ASL)

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  • LivingWorks safeTALK 11.18.23 - Bristol (Hosted by AFSP Virginia)

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  • Introduction to Supporting Those at Risk 12.14.23 - Virtual (Presented by AFSP Virginia)

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  • Talk Saves Lives 12.16.23 - Virtual (Presented by AFSP Virginia)

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  • LivingWorks safeTALK 1.5.24 - Williamsburg (Hosted by AFSP Virginia Chapter)

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  • Virginia Tech Campus Walk

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  • Looking for even more? See all AFSP virtual programs across the country.

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AFSP Virginia Program Offerings

Thank you for your interest in learning more about the educational programs our chapter offers.  Programs and presentations are available throughout our Chapter, which includes all of Virginia except for Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William and Arlington Counties & Alexandria. For these locations, visit afsp.org/ncac. 

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