CFC Deadline just a few days away CFC #: 71643
This is the final week to make your CFC pledge! #ShowSomeLoveCFC to Mental Health America of Fredericksburg and help us continue our work to improve the mental health of our community. CFC #: 71643.
As the new year advances, we think about our wishes for family and friends: prosperity and health in 2020. But, what about mental health and wellness? Last year, generous donors like you enabled Mental Health America of Fredericksburg to improve the mental health of family, friends, neighbors and our community through our free programs by providing:
- Guidance, support and hands on coping strategies to teens struggling with the almost crippling effects of anxiety and depression through our Live Life Love Life support group.
- Friendship, a renewed sense of purpose, and a safe connection to the community for seniors in our Senior Visitors program.
- Information and referrals from an experienced, empathetic listener through our HelpLine for individuals and families struggling with a mental health crisis.
- And knowledge about the warning signs for depression and suicide, and most importantly how to get help for local teens through our Suicide Prevention Education program.
Help us continue to erase the stigma associated with mental illness by: learning more about mental health and how to promote wellness, advocate for those in need to find help, volunteer your time, and continue to support MHAF.
One special way is through the Combined Federal Campaign through your employer. This is the final week to make your CFC pledge! #ShowSomeLoveCFC to Mental Health America of Fredericksburg and help us continue our work to improve the mental health of our community. CFC #: 71643. Federal employees or retirees also have the option of making a pledge online at https://cfcgiving.opm.gov/welcome
A Special Thanks to Anthony and Sherwin-Williams!
We want to thank Anthony White, store manager at Sherwin-Williams at 4806A Jefferson Davis Highway in Fredericksburg for his generous donation of paint and painting supplies so that we can enhance our office space and make it more welcoming and calming for those we serve.
Giving Tuesday, December 3rd
Save the Date!
Giving Tuesday is December 3rd, 2019.
Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement that unleashes the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and their world. You make the difference difference by pledging to support Mental Health America of Fredericksburg’s programs on Giving Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019.
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Support Mental Health America of Fredericksburg’s
programs that are absolutely free to our community.
You can make your gift now and it will count towards our Giving Tuesday goal!
Here is how your donation will support Mental Health America of Fredericksburg programs that are absolutely free to the community:
Senior Visitors Program – $50 will provide an hour per week of companionship to a lonely senior for one month.
Help Line Program – $125 will provide 10 HelpLine users with appropriate and available mental health resources through our Information and Referral Program. (HelpLine 540-371-2704)
Suicide Prevention Education Program – $250 will provide over ten 7th and 9th grade students with skills to identify the signs and symptoms of depression and suicide – and more importantly – what to do about it.
Teen Support Groups – $1000 will help provide a six-week education and support group for teens (in high school) who experience anxiety/worry, stress, or depressed moods – who would like to learn skills to help them manage their emotions, thoughts, and relationships more effectively.
A convenient option is to make a weekly, monthly or another recurring donation. Click on Donate and then pick a donation frequency that meets your budget.
Thank you for supporting Mental Health America of Fredericksburg’s programs and for making a difference in our community with your gift during this season of giving. Together, we are “changing minds, changing lives.”
You are the Face of Suicide Prevention
Another Day Walk to Stop Suicide was a positive and hopeful experience. Amy Jones, the Another Day Campaign co-coordinator declared that we all “are the face of suicide prevention,” and called each of us to spend more than just one day raising awareness and erasing the stigma attached to mental illness and reaching out for help. Over 400 walkers, sponsors and volunteers gathered to take a stand for suicide prevention in our community. Thanks to all who participated or supported the walk.
With your support, $21,571.19 was raised to provide Suicide Prevention Education to local teens. They learn that mental illness is treatable and what the warning signs are for depression and suicide, while reinforcing help seeking behaviors. Suicide is not a normal response to stress. Don’t suffer in silence; there is help.
YOU ARE THE FACE OF SUICIDE PREVENTION. EVERY DAY.
Special thanks to our speakers Amy Jones and Trey Taylor for sharing their experiences and uplifting message. Watch the video recaps provided by Ted Schubel at B101.5 and Fredericksburg Today.
YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE
You are the one who makes a difference in our community by your example and support to MHAF’s work in suicide prevention. The Suicide Prevention Education program is looking for volunteers who are passionate about being the face of suicide prevention. MHAF is looking for volunteers for material distribution, publicizing the next event, office support and organization. Submit a short online application to get started!
Volunteer for Suicide Prevention Education
Annual Summer Picnic
We had a great time at our Annual Summer Picnic. Students from Umbiance Center for the Performing Arts, lead by Kay Harris, shared several dances with us! We enjoyed the entertainment and food. We also gave Service Awards to several of our volunteers: Lesa and Mike Brletich (50 Hours), Deville Chowdhery (50 Hours), Rhonda Thornton (50 Hours) and Laura Pryce (500 Hours). Thanks to our sponsors for making it a special evening for all of our clients! Our sponsors were: AARP Chapter 3396, Virginia Homecare Partners and Thrivent Financial.