AFSP National Capital Area Chapter

✨Volunteer of the Month ✨Jeancarlo Siles was inspired to join AFSP after his first #OutoftheDarkness Walk in 2014. Now he serves on the #Education & #Fairfax Walk Committees and invites you to join him Oct 3 at @mosaicdistrict 💙 afsp.org/Fairfax

This past Friday, @GWtweets students and faculty came together for an inspiring evening of celebration and hope in support of AFSP’s mission. Thank you to the AFSP‑GW student group and the GW community for your commitment to #MentalHealth and #SuicidePrevention 💙✨

🌞 A beautiful day spreading hope & raising awareness for #SuicidePrevention. Our staff and volunteers shared AFSP’s lifesaving resources at the @ConnerStrongFoundation #YouAreNotAlone 5K in Alexandria, VA. Thank you for stopping by—together we can #StopSuicide 💙

Yesterday, our incredible #volunteers united for AFSP’s #DC #AdvocacyActionDay — meeting with offices of the @councilofdc & championing policies that save lives. 💙 You too can help shape the policies that protect our communities. Take action: afsp.org/advocacy

The #Fairfax #OutoftheDarkness committee is spending this beautiful day in the @RestonTwnCenter raising awareness and support for their Walk on Oct. 3 in the @mosaicdistrict. We #hope you too will join us. Register and donate now at afsp.org/Fairfax

It's not too late to sign up at bit.ly/4bAB5wM for today's FREE #TalkSavesLives presentation. Suicide prevention starts with everyday heroes like you, and we #hope you'll join us to learn how you can play an important role in the fight to #StopSuicide.

We’re so close — only 3 more runners needed to meet today's @GreenwayRt267 recruitment goals for our team! Register now: bit.ly/3Njz6VD 🌟 If we reach 10 runners, Run The Greenway will donate an extra $100 to AFSP. Race day is March 3rd.🏃‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️💨

Suicide is a leading cause of death in the US, with rates trending upward in the Black community. Join us for LETS Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Black & African American Communities to address this concerning issue. SIGN UP NOW: bit.ly/4b78yQu.

🌟 We’re excited to announce the 2026 Prince William Out of the Darkness Walk — now at its beautiful new location: @VirginiaGateway! 🌟 Together, we can save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. 💙💛 👉 Register & support today: afsp.org/PWC

Suicide is a leading cause of death in the US, with rates trending upward in the Black community. Join us for LETS Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Black & African American Communities to address this concerning issue. SIGN UP NOW: bit.ly/4b78yQu.

Honored to exhibit at yesterday’s Leidos Employee Community Engagement Fair! We loved connecting with @LeidosInc employees, sharing suicide prevention resources, and highlighting ways to support AFSP’s mission. Together, we’re building a safer, more connected community. 💛💙

This week, he represented AFSP at @FreedomHS_PWCS — sharing lifesaving #suicideprevention info w/ students, parents, caregivers, & staff. Education & #RealConvos are essential steps in saving lives, & we’re grateful for #volunteers like Jeancarlo who help make that possible. 💙💚

📣 Be part of meaningful change. #DC #Advocacy Action Day brings advocates together to educate policymakers on the importance of strong, evidence‑based suicide prevention policies. Register now to join us and create safer, more supportive communities: bit.ly/3PbFmPA 📣

This #WomenInConstructionWeek2026, the #NAWICDC embraced a whole‑health approach by inviting us to join them for a day of #MentalHealth education & Pilates. 💙💛 Together, we’re strengthening community, promoting wellness & supporting the construction workforce. 🛠️💚#StopSuicide

💜👷‍♀️It's #WomenInConstructionWeek & we’re celebrating the women leading the charge for #SuicidePrevention in the #Construction industry. Whether you're supporting our Construction Hike for Hope (afsp.org/NCAconstruction) or using AFSP's #HardHatCourage resources - thank you! 💪💙

Mary Mandell, Chair of AFSP's #Fairfax #OutoftheDarkness Walk (afsp.org/Fairfax), attended last week's PFHF meeting and shares, “It was inspiring to spend the morning with other members of the community working to create a culture that’s smarter about mental health.”

📢We need your voice!📢 Join fellow AFSP advocates at DC Advocacy Action Day as we come together to share stories, build connections, and speak up for suicide prevention across the National Capital Area.💙 Register today and be part of the movement: bit.ly/3PbFmPA

#Loudoun #OutoftheDarkness Walk Chair Scott McDonough represented AFSP at ONE LCPS: United for Wellness, sharing lifesaving prevention resources with students, families, and school staff. Together, we can create a brighter future and #StopSuicide. 💙 👉 afsp.org/Loudoun

Here are just a few moments from our 2026 AFSP-NCAC Board Retreat this past weekend! Our Board of Directors came together for team‑building, collaboration, and strategic planning—focused on strengthening our work to #StopSuicide across the National Capital Area. 💙✨

She is deeply committed to educating others and helping normalize conversations around suicide and mental health. Jasmine, thank you for your meaningful contributions to our mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. #RealConvo #StopSuicide

In 2024, she expanded her impact by presenting L.E.T.S. Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Black and African American Communities, an AFSP program designed to reduce cultural stigma, encourage open conversations about #mentalhealth, and...

Please join us in celebrating @futuredrjas as our February 2026 #VolunteeroftheMonth! Since 2023, Jasmine has been a #volunteer presenter with the NCAC #Education Committee, delivering AFSP’s community-based programs that educate our communities about #suicideprevention....