The Suicide Prevention Council of Roanoke Valley is a group of professionals, community members, and partners with the goal of reducing the number of suicides in our area. We work collaboratively to educate others in the areas of suicide prevention, behavioral health and wellness. We strive to increase help-seeking behaviors and raise awareness about available mental health supports and resources. Our members represent schools, youth serving organizations, civic/volunteer groups, business, law enforcement, high education, local government, veterans, treatment, etc. The council is supported and facilitated by BRBH.
If you are in crisis, please call the 24/7 BRBH Crisis Hotline at 540-981-9351.
For more information about the council, contact Sheila Lythgoe at slythgoe@brbh.org or 982-1427 ext. 5117.
A community-based 1 hour presentation that covers the general scope of suicide,
the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide.
Ages 15 years and up.
An evidence-based 3 hour workshop that examines the stigma surrounding suicide
and trains people to be “suicide alert”.
Ages 15 years and up.
An evidence-based 8 hour course that prepares participants to assist someone experiencing
mental health crisis and connecting them to help or services.
Ages 18 years and up. Adult and Youth versions available.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training is a 16-hour course that addresses the complexities of suicide
and teaches the skills to intervene with a person experiencing active thoughts of suicide.
Ages 18 years and up.
How to help someone who may be at risk. visit https://afsp.org/what-to-do-when-someone-is-at-risk
Are you struggling? Visit https://afsp.org/im-having-thoughts-of-suicide
Lock Meds. Lock Guns. Talk Safety. Visit Lock and Talk VA https://lockandtalk.org/
For more information
Contact Sheila at slythgoe@brbh.org to get FREE gun locks and/or medication lock boxes.
Suicide Prevention Council of Roanoke Valley hosts several campaigns throughout the year. Click below to learn more!
JOIN THE SUICIDE PREVENTION COUNCIL OF ROANOKE VALLEY AND BLUE RIDGE BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE AS WE FOCUS ON YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY.
We all can help ‘Break the Stigma’ when it comes to mental illness!
We are asking the community to promote positive mental health messages and resources to ‘Break the Stigma’ and reduce suicides, especially for our youth. Fear or lack of understanding and misleading information about mental illness may lead to stigma and impact someone reaching out for help.
SPEAK UP – EDUCATE – SHOW COMPASSION
We are offering two different contests with cash prizes, ideas for awareness activities, a social media toolkit and resources!
Group Contest ($250 PRIZE to 4 GROUPS!): This contest is a great way for any group to demonstrate their creative abilities, show why mental health is important to them and ways to ‘Break the Stigma.’ Click HERE to Register. Activity Ideas: Activities Flyer To print off the flyer with contest criteria click Group Contest Flyer
Media Contest for Middle School Students ($100 PRIZE to the TOP THREE ENTRIES!): This contest is a great way for middle school youth to demonstrate their creative abilities, show why mental health is important to them and ways to ‘Break the Stigma.’ It is okay to talk about mental health and do things to take care of our mental health. To print off the flyer click Media Contest Flyer Click HERE to submit media entry.
Contests and materials only open to those that live in Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Salem City, Craig County or Botetourt County.
ACCESS our Social Media Toolkit GRAPHICS and VIDEOS to share out through your own platforms and with groups of youth! Remember to tag SPCRV!
988 SUICIDE AND CRISIS LIFELINE POSTERS & WALLET CARDS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST!
Limited quantities available so reach out today to Sheila Lythgoe – slythgoe@brbh.org or 540-982-1427 ext. 5117.
Printable Resource Flyer: Resources Flyer
Upcoming Trainings:
Register HERE
Check back for 2024 Campaign Information!
Suicide Prevention Month
September is an important time to help spread prevention awareness about suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause of death among 10 to 34-year-olds and it is estimated that over 48,000 Americans died by suicide in 2019. Prevention efforts for the month focus on prevention, warning signs, and strive to reduce the stigma associated with suicide.
Join the Suicide Prevention Council of Roanoke Valley (SPCRV) and Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare as we focus on mental health in the month of September!
We are asking local businesses/agencies around the Roanoke Valley to help promote positive mental health messaging and resources to their staff. Together we can support one another!
We are offering a contest, ideas for activities, and helpful resources.
Suicide Prevention Week 2023
How to Get Involved
Please click here to sign up if you wish to participate in Suicide Prevention Week!
Upcoming Talk Saves Lives Trainings
September 1st & 27th
click here to register
For more information please contact :
Sheila Lythgoe
slythgoe@brbh.org or
540-982-1427 ext. 5117
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