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.
Another Day Walk for Suicide Prevention
September 7th 2019 @ Old Mill Park, Downtown Fredericksburg.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death in kids and teens ages 10 to 19 in the United States. Join Mental Health America of Fredericksburg and the Another Day campaign in raising awareness about suicide in our community and supporting Suicide Prevention Education at our local schools.
Thank you for making the 2019 Walk for Mental Wellness a success!
Thanks to everyone who made the 2019 Walk for Mental Wellness a success.
We are so grateful to all of our Sponsors, Fundraisers, Walkers, Committee, and Volunteers who made Saturday, May 4th such a great day!
We reached our goal of One Million Steps for Mental Wellnesswith almost 250 walkers!
Together we raised over $50,000 with over $23,000 from Walk sponsors and the remaining from registrations, fundraising by individuals and teams, and the silent auction and raffle.
We have lots of photos from the Walk on our Facebook page. Click here to take a look.
Mental Health America of Fredericksburg exists to improve the lives of people in their mental health and well-being, through education, support and advocacy.
It is only through the support and generosity of this community that we are able to “Change Minds” and “Change Lives.” It is an honor to be a part of a community that cares about one another and comes together to improve lives.
Because of you, we are able to provide companionship to over 100 seniors who are lonely and isolated through our Senior Visitors volunteer program.
Because of you, we are able to connect people with appropriate and available mental health resources through our HelpLine program.
Your generosity provides support groups to teens who struggle with depression, and adults who are seeking mental wellness.
Because of you, we are able to provide suicide prevention education to local teens and teach them how to identify the signs and symptoms of depression and suicide in themselves and others – and more importantly – what to do about it – through our Suicide Prevention Education program.
Your support makes it possible for us to provide advocacy by joining other organizations to address important mental health issues in this community.
Because of your generosity, we are able to fulfill our mission of “Changing Minds and Changing Lives”.
Our annual Yoga in the Park event is coming up on June 1. Join with us, register, checkout the details at mhafred.org/yoga