Suicide Prevention

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.

This 2-day Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training gives you the confidence, knowledge and practical tools to intervene when it matters most. You don’t need to be a counselor or mental health professional – just someone who’s willing to care, to listen and to take action.

Northwestern CSB has FREE yard signs promoting 988, the national suicide lifeline. Put one in your yard or in the window of your business to share this life-saving number and show your support for those in your community who may be struggling with thoughts of suicide.

Stickers, magnets, and business cards with 988 information are also distributed throughout the community, spreading knowledge of the number to as many people as possible.

Mental Health Awareness Month is an opportunity to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind our community that mental health is an important part of overall well-being. Throughout May, our agency joins communities across the country in encouraging open conversations, sharing resources, and promoting positive mental health. Each year, we offer information, tips, and engaging activities designed to connect, educate, and support members of our community.

Wear green on the first Thursday in May to recognize National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day!

September is Suicide Prevention Month, a time to strengthen connections, share lifesaving resources, and remind our community that every person matters. Suicide prevention starts with knowing how to recognize when someone may be struggling and having the courage to reach out, listen, and offer support. Throughout the month, our agency provides opportunities to learn, connect, and take action to help create a community where no one has to face a difficult time alone.

September 10th is World Suicide Prevention Day. Check on your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, etc, to give them a chance to share if they need help.