by mhafredadmin | Dec 18, 2015 | Blog
“As we reach the end of the year, we want to reflect on what matters. We want to make a difference.” A soldier returning home with post-traumatic stress disorder. A new mother struggling with post-partum anxiety. A senior facing a long winter alone,...
by mhafredadmin | Nov 17, 2015 | Suicide Prevention Education Program
Thank You. Those were the words that the volunteers and staff for Above the Darkness: Campaign for Suicide Prevention heard from participant after participant. It was an expression born from the experience of families and friends who found a place of comfort and hope...
by mhafredadmin | Jul 27, 2015 | Blog
Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death for Americans. And, about 1 in 10 Virginia teens have attempted suicide. On October 17th, Above the Darkness will bring hope to impacted families and awareness for suicide prevention. Putting Suicide Prevention Front and...
by mhafredadmin | Jul 2, 2015 | Blog
In America, 795,000 people experience a stroke each year — which means every forty seconds, someone experiences a stroke and may be instantly stricken with the debilitating after-effects.1 Annie, like so many others, experienced a stroke that rendered one side...
by mhafredadmin | Jun 24, 2015 | Blog
Every other Saturday, Mark sets his alarm a little earlier. Eager to get out the door – but never forgetting his pocket white-board – he makes his way to meet Benjamin. Mark and Benjamin met through the Senior Visitors Program. Of all the resources that Mental Health...
