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Stories about AFSP Virginia

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It Takes Courage to Share Your Story

LaKeitha Phillips was inspired to volunteer with AFSP, knowing from her own lived experience how greatly the Black community has been impacted by suicide, and wanting to see more minority representation in the crowd at her local Out of the Darkness Community Walk.

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Suicide Prevention Advocates to Visit Richmond to Bring Awareness to Mental Health

By joining together with our personal stories and a common goal, we can drive the legislative reform we need to save lives.