Last week our community suffered a terrible loss of a wonderful young man in his 20s. He was a classmate of my son and he was known as “H”. Tragically he took his life. It has weighed heavy on my heart and on our entire community. How could we lose a young man with such […]
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A conversation with Summer Kirby
I am the Community Liaison at the Cameron K. Gallagher Foundation and am also pursuing a Master of Education in School Counseling at Liberty University. Additionally, I am the current Miss Virginia Collegiate America and my platform is mental health awareness. […]
Sibling Loss
It is important to know that you can find joy again and the memories of your siblings will sustain you. […]
Full Circle
Full Circle’s mission is to provide comprehensive, professional bereavement support to children, families, and the community. This important work, directly related to the physical and mental health of our community, is an imperative service not comparably offered anywhere else in our area. Tell me a little bit about Full Circle and its mission to walk […]
Suicide Warning Signs
From AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.) People who kill themselves exhibit one or more warning signs, either through what they say or what they do. The more warning signs, the greater the risk. Talk If a person talks about: Behavior A person’s suicide risk is greater if a behavior is new or has increased, […]