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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.

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 - November 2024
Virginia Chapter Happenings - October 2024

Virginia Chapter Happenings - September 2024


 

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 (Broadway) - Treasurer
Shannon Sullivan (Ruther Glen) - Secretary

Board Members:
Anozaire Briddge Orius (Virginia Beach) - Board Member
Lorrie Eanes (Danville) - Board Member
Kevin Long (Bridgewater) - Board Member
Katherine Martinez (Virginia) - Board Member
Robert Noriega (Richmond) - Board Member & Bold Goal Champion
Ronald North, Jr. (Waynesboro) - Board Member & LGBTQ Ambassador
Shirley Ramsey (Glen Allen) - Board Member & Chapter Founder
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
Kathe Goller
Virginia Executive Director
[email protected]
(540) 447-0113
Markita Madden, Virginia Programs Manager
Markita Madden
Virginia Programs Manager
[email protected]
(540) 718-2221
Emily Bacalis, Special Events Manager
Emily Bacalis
Virginia Special Events Manager
[email protected]
(202) 839-2174
AFSP Virginia Chapter
[email protected]
AFSP does not provide direct services.
Please contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline if you or someone you know is in crisis.
988lifeline.org
Dial 988

Upcoming events and activities

  • AFSP Virginia & Kentucky | Finding Hope 12.9.24 (Virtual)

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  • AFSP Virginia | Table Talk: An Introduction to Outreach Events 12.11.24 (Virtual)

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  • Hope for the Holidays - A Volunteer Interest Meeting (Northern Neck)

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  • AFSP Virginia | Talk Saves Lives 1.15.25 (Virtual)

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  • AFSP Virginia | Talk Saves Lives - Seniors 1.25.25 (Virtual)

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  • AFSP Virginia | Talk Saves Lives 2.4.25 (Virtual)

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  • AFSP Virginia | L.E.T.S. Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Black and African American ...

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  • AFSP Virginia | Suicide Bereavement Facilitator Training (Virtual)

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  • AFSP Virginia | Suicide Bereavement Facilitator Training (Virtual)

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  • AFSP Virginia | Suicide Bereavement Facilitator Training (Virtual)

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  • AFSP Virginia | Finding Hope 3.8.25 (Virtual)

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  • AFSP Virginia | Talk Saves Lives 3.20.25 (Virtual)

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  • Longwood University Campus Walk

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  • Shenandoah University Campus Walk

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  • VCU Campus Walk

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  • AFSP Virginia | Talk Saves Lives LGBTQ 4.2.25 (Virtual)

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  • Radford University Campus Walk

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  • James Madison University Campus Walk

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  • College of William & Mary Campus Walk

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  • AFSP Virginia | Talk Saves Lives 4.20.25 (Virtual)

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  • Virginia Tech Campus Walk

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  • AFSP Virginia | Talk Saves Lives Seniors 5.6.25 (Virtual)

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  • AFSP Virginia | Talk Saves Lives LGBTQ 6.2.25 (Virtual)

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  • AFSP Virginia | Finding Hope 6.19.25 (Virtual)

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  • AFSP Virginia | L.E.T.S. Save Lives 7.15.25 (Virtual)

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  • AFSP Virginia | Talk Saves Lives 8.18.25 (Virtual)

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  • AFSP Virginia | Finding Hope 9.23.25 (Virtual)

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  • AFSP Virginia | L.E.T.S. Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Black and African American ...

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

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Talk Saves Lives™

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 help save lives.

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International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

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L.E.T.S. Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for the Black Community is a presentation designed to reduce cultural stigma, foster conversations about mental health, and raise awareness of suicide prevention for individuals who identify as Black or African American.

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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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