VA Legislature at Halfway Point

VA Legislature at Halfway Point

Mental Health Bills Advance Several mental health bills we support are moving forward. This week the Senate begins hearing bills approved by the House and vice versa, and we are pleased to see several initiatives that improve mental health are still alive. A few of...
When a Call for Help Gets You Jail Time

When a Call for Help Gets You Jail Time

Current practice counterproductive, worsens illness Proposals from Senator Jennifer Boysko  and Delegate Vivian Watts in the Virginia legislative session attempt to fix one of the broken ways we respond to someone who needs help (SB 357, HB 267). Their introduced...
Suicide is a Crime in Virginia… Since When?

Suicide is a Crime in Virginia… Since When?

By Kylie Hobson Suicide has been a common law crime in Virginia since it was a British colony; HB 81 is trying to finally change that. Even though the term “suicide” is nowhere in the Virginia criminal code, voluntarily taking one’s own life is still a crime in...

Holiday Gift Guide For Nurturing Mental Health

In this season of giving, let your presents be a beacon of warmth and well-being — there’s no greater gift than one that nurtures the soul. We’ve curated a gift guide designed to inspire positivity and cultivate healthy mental well-being. Whether it’s a...