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Sat, 20 Feb 2010 01:22:59 GMT

Community Services Agencies Chesapeake Community Services Board 757-548-7000 Eastern Shore Community Services Board 757-422-7707 (emergency) Hampton/Newport News Community Services Board 757-788-0011 (emergency) Norfolk Community Services Board 757-664-7690 (emergency) Portsmouth Community Services Board 757-393-8990 (emergency) Virginia Beach Community Services Board 757-385-0888 (emergency) 757-385-0866 Western Tidewater Community Services Board 757-942-1069 (emergency) Colonial Services Board (Williamsburg) 757-220-3200 (main & crisis intervention) Middle Peninsula-Northern Neck CSB 804-693-5057 800-639-9668 Community Resources Barry Robinson Center (for youth) 800-221-1995 or 757-455-6100 (admissions) Fleet & Family Services 800-FSC-LINE (372-5463) National Alliance for the Mentally Ill 888-486-VAMI (8264) Senior Resource Center...

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Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:04:42 GMT

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Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:33:14 GMT

Kathleen Wakefield Founder, Executive Director On July 25, 2001, in the space of a moment, Kathleen Wakefield’s life changed forever. Kathleen’s doorbell rang at midnight. A police Chaplain and police officer informed Kathleen that her 21 year-old son, Jake, had died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Jacob was a soft-spoken, handsome young man with a winning smile and a dry sense of humor that drew a large circle of friends. Jake hid his despair from those closest to him. Jake’s death was unfathomable, and totally unnecessary. Jake’s suicide gave Kathleen a new life’s mission, “It is my deepest desire to honor Jake’s life by educating teens and young-adults about depression and suicide.” Kathleen believes depression is treatable and hopes to reduce lives lost to suicide. Using her 30+ years of experience as a teacher in Virginia Beach Public Schools Kathleen created I NEED A LIGHTHOUSE. Inc.,...

Suicide Prevention

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:41:35 GMT

If You Feel You May Be at Risk for Suicide If you are considering harming yourself, it is imperative that you seek help immediately. Turning to a family member, friend, or mental health professional can provide immediate support and keep you physically safe. If you are unable to seek help from someone you know, you can find assistance through the support and crisis lines listed below. REMEMBER: There is ALWAYS another solution, even if you can’t see it right now. Emotions and situations change. Do not be ashamed. Many people have experienced what you are going through. Depression can make you feel emotions and act in ways that do not fit with your usual personality. Wait 24 hours before you take any negative action because this can give you time to think things through and find other options. Try to talk to someone, anyone - as long as they are not another suicidal or depressed person. If you’re afraid you can’t control yourself, make sure...

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Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:12:48 GMT

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Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:25:57 GMT

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Tue, 06 Oct 2009 04:51:50 GMT

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