A Growing Need Affecting our Communities

Mental health is made up of a variety of factors, including our emotional, physical, psychological and social well-being.

Resources:

  • LCI Member Resource Center
  • Facts & Statistics
  • Lock & Talk is a suicide prevention initiative in the state of Virginia that strives to encourage community conversation around mental wellness and promote safe care of lethal means, including firearms and medications.
  • Mental Health First Aid teaches people how to help others who may be struggling by learning how to recognize, understand, and respond to signs of mental health or substance use challenges — and offer the first level of support.
  • 988 is a suicide crisis hotline. It is paid for through cell phone taxes.
  • Young Adults RISE is a free Shenandoah Valley program supporting individuals in their 20s and 30s with career, financial, social, and wellness challenges. It offers weekly peer discussions, speakers, and social events designed to build life skills, purpose, and community. The program operates in Mount Jackson, Strasburg, and Harrisonburg. There is a curriculum that can be used by trained facilitators in other geographic areas.