A brief introduction to suicide prevention. Learn the warning signs and risk factors of suicide, and how together, we can help prevent it. Take 45 minutes out of your life to learn how to save a life. No need to sign up in advance – just show up with an open heart.

This course will be held simultaneously at five locations in Norfolk:

• Slover Library, 235 E Plume St, Norfolk, VA 23510
• Southside Aquatics Center, 1750 Campostella Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23523
• Pretlow Anchor Library, 111 W Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503
• Lamberts Point Community Center, 1251 W 42nd St, Norfolk, VA 23508
• O’Connor Brewing Company, 211 W 24th St, Norfolk, VA 23517

An interactive, full-sensory experience provided by The Up Center to elevate your mental state and educate everyone on the mind-body connection. Featuring Pet Name, Deathhouse Blues, and Bended Light.

When you walk in the Out of the Darkness Walks, you join the effort with hundreds of thousands of people to raise awareness and funds that allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss.

Learn ways to heal your own mind, body, and soul through this day of free workshops, including on meditation, gentle yoga, art therapy, mindfulness for parents, and coping with postpartum depression.

Social stigma, bullying and barriers to care affect the LGBTQ community’s mental health in a number of ways; please join us for a community conversation on how depression, stress and anxiety affect the LGBTQ community. Our guest speakers will talk about their work in the LGBTQ mental health space and how LGBTQ individuals, the medical community, and allies can be supportive.

Meet at Smartmouth Brewing to hear from Professor Rob Cramer of Old Dominion University, who will discuss how our community can best heal our heroes once they’re home. Please RSVP by Monday, October 23rd.

The Chas Foundation is a Norfolk-based non-profit that supports families with mental illness by raising awareness and growing community support. The party will feature great food, drinks, and live music.