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Government Health & Fitness Virginia Beach

Column: We value mental health resources for Virginia Beach — and must put an end to the silence

May 29, 2024May 29, 2024 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, May 26, print edition. BY MICHAEL BERLUCCHI VIRGINIA BEACH — In 1949, May was declared Mental Health Awareness Month to

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Government Health & Fitness Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach council backs grant to address gaps in mental health staffing

October 17, 2021November 17, 2021 The Independent News

Ed. — From the Sunday, Oct. 17, print edition. THE INDEPENDENT NEWS COURTHOUSE — The City Council on Tuesday, Oct. 5, approved providing $200,000

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Health & Fitness Military Portsmouth Virginia Beach

To Save Sailors: A bond with purpose between admiral, Hampton Roads Survivors of Suicide Support Group

March 20, 2019March 20, 2019 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE PORTSMOUTH — The admiral, in civilian attire, entered a room within St. Andrew Lutheran Church on Wednesday, Feb. 20. He walked toward

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Virginia Beach

Column: We gather for the Hampton Roads Morning of Hope to end stigma of mental illness and suicide

September 6, 2018September 6, 2018 The Independent News

BY BETH REAVIS NORFOLK — A wonderful event called the Hampton Roads Morning of Hope on Saturday, Sept. 8, at Mount Trashmore in Virginia Beach will

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Health & Fitness Human Rights Virginia Beach

With help, folding paper cranes at the Hampton Roads Morning of Hope

October 5, 2017 The Independent News

BY JOHN-HENRY DOUCETTE MOUNT TRASHMORE — Katie and Justin Copeland were together during the Hampton Roads Morning of Hope, Help and Healing at Mount Trashmore.

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Health & Fitness Human Rights Military Virginia Beach

A young survivor’s message of strength from the Hampton Roads Morning of Hope

October 5, 2017 The Independent News

BY ISABELLE KESSLER VIRGINIA BEACH — Sharing a story of hope is something I never thought I would be able to do. That is exactly

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Health & Fitness Human Rights Virginia Beach

Column: With curtain of paper cranes – and more – event Saturday at Mount Trashmore Park in Virginia Beach seeks to end stigma of suicide

September 7, 2017 The Independent News

BY POLLY SIEMANN VIRGINIA BEACH — On Saturday, Sept. 9, I will  again be one of thousands coming together as a community to walk at

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Virginia Beach

Out of the Darkness: After Evan’s death, a hope for other families dealing with depression

October 28, 2015October 28, 2015 The Independent News

BY KYM AND STEVE BACH Ed. — What follows are remarks from the Out of the Darkness Community Walk at Mount Trashmore this past

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Virginia Beach

In 10th year, walk to raise awareness about depression and suicide grows

October 28, 2015 The Independent News

BY JOSH WHITENER MOUNT TRASHMORE — Thousands of supporters and advocates organized Saturday, Sept. 12, at Mount Trashmore for the 10th annual Out of the

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