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10/10/2025

💚 World Mental Health Day – October 10th 💚
Today is a reminder that mental health matters for everyone, everywhere. 🌍

✔️ Check in with yourself honestly
✔️ Ask someone how they’re really doing
✔️ Normalize therapy + seeking support
✔️ Advocate for access & equity in care

Together, we can break stigma and build a world where mental health is a priority. 💙

10/09/2025

🚫 What Does Bullying Look Like? 🚫
Bullying isn’t always obvious — it can take many forms. Here are some examples:

💬 Verbal – Name-calling, teasing, threats, or hurtful comments
👊 Physical – Hitting, pushing, tripping, or taking someone’s belongings
📱 Cyberbullying – Mean texts, social media posts, or spreading rumors online
🙅 Social/Relational – Excluding someone on purpose, spreading gossip, or pressuring others not to be friends with them

✨ Bullying can happen anywhere — in schools, online, or in the community. Recognizing the signs is the first step in stopping it.

10/07/2025

💙 October is Bullying Prevention Month 💙
Bullying is more than “kids being kids.” It can have lasting effects on youth and young adults, including:
👉 Increased anxiety or depression
👉 Changes in sleep or appetite
👉 School avoidance or poor academic performance
👉 Low self-esteem or self-blame
👉 Social withdrawal

✨ Together, we can create safer, kinder spaces for every child. If you see bullying, speak up, support those impacted, and model kindness.

10/04/2025

🌍🐾 Happy World Animal Day! 🐾🌍

Today we celebrate the incredible creatures who share our planet — from the pets who bring us comfort 💖 to the wildlife that keeps our world balanced 🌿🦋.

🐶🐱 Show love to your furry friends
🦁🐼 Protect and respect wildlife
🐢🐦 Care for our planet, their home too

💜 Together, we can make the world a kinder, safer place for all animals.

🐾 How are YOU celebrating World Animal Day? Share a photo of your favorite animal in the comments! 📸💜

10/03/2025

😊💛 Happy National Smile Day! 💛😊

A smile is a simple act that can brighten someone’s whole day ✨. On this October 3rd, let’s spread kindness, warmth, and joy — one smile at a time!

💛 Smile at a friend 👯
💛 Smile at a stranger 🌍
💛 Smile for yourself 💕

Because every smile is contagious — and today, the world could use a little extra sunshine. 🌞

😊 Share your brightest smile in the comments or tag us in your photos to keep the positivity flowing! 💛

09/22/2025

💙 You’re not alone — I care about you. 💙
“I’ve noticed you’ve seemed really down — do you want to talk about it?”
“I’m here for you, even if you’re not ready to talk yet.”
“You don’t have to go through this alone.”
“Do you want help asking a trusted adult for support?”

If you or someone you know needs immediate, confidential support in Virginia — help is available 24/7:

• Call or text 988 — the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (call, text, or chat).
Virginia 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
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• Text “HOME” to 741741 — Crisis Text Line (24/7 text support).
Crisis Text Line
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• Virginia Warm Line (peer support for non-emergency emotional support): 866-400-6428.
Mental Health Virginia

• Virginia DBHDS — Su***de Prevention resources & local Community Services Boards (CSBs) for local crisis services and follow-up care.
DBHDS Virginia

If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. If you’re unsure what to say — listening, staying with them, and helping connect them to one of the numbers above can save a life.

You don’t have to fix everything — being present and offering to help find support matters. 💛
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09/17/2025

For caregivers, knowing how to respond when your child shares suicidal thoughts can make all the difference. Here are a few ways to support them:

👂 Listen first — no judgment, no minimizing.
✅ Take them seriously — every disclosure matters.
💖 Offer reassurance — thank them for opening up, and let them know you’ll face it together.
🛟 Ensure safety — stay close and remove anything harmful if risk is immediate.
📞 Seek help — reach out to a provider, call 988, or go to the ER if needed.

💜 Remember: It’s okay not to have all the answers. Your presence, love, and action show them they’re not alone.

09/11/2025

💜 You are never alone. 💜

This Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, remember that support is just a call or text away:
📞 988 – The Su***de & Crisis Lifeline (available 24/7)
🌈 Trevor Project – Call 1-866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678-678 for LGBTQ+ youth support

💜 Reaching out is a sign of strength. Let’s keep showing up for each other and spreading hope.

09/09/2025

💜 September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month 💜

Together, as a community, we can help save lives by recognizing the warning signs of su***de:

Withdrawing from family, friends, or activities once enjoyed

Expressing hopelessness (“It doesn’t matter” / “I don’t want to be here”)

Talking or joking about death or disappearing

Giving away personal belongings or saying goodbye

Sudden mood shifts, especially calmness after distress

Decline in school/work performance or frequent absences

Loss of interest in hobbies, school, or personal care

💜 If you notice these signs, reach out with kindness. A caring conversation could be the lifeline someone needs.

💜 Let’s stand together, support one another, and spread hope.

📞 If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 for immediate support. You are not alone.

05/21/2025

🧠 Destigmatizing Mental Health | Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

For far too long, mental health struggles have been misunderstood, silenced, or judged. It's time to change that narrative.

Mental health challenges are not a weakness.
Seeking help is not a failure.
Talking about your mental health is an act of courage.

This Mental Health Awareness Month, let’s speak openly, listen without judgment, and remind each other that mental health is a human experience—not something to hide.

Together, we can build a culture of empathy, support, and understanding.

💬 Start the conversation.
📣 Challenge the stigma.
💚 Be the reason someone feels seen.

05/19/2025

💚 5 Ways to Support a Friend Who’s Struggling 💚

Sit. Listen. Don’t rush to respond.
Sometimes just being present and listening means the world.

Ask, don’t assume.
Instead of guessing what they need, try:
“How can I support you right now?”

Encourage professional help.
Gently remind them that talking to a therapist is a strong and healthy step.

Just be there for them.
A quick check-in or simply sitting with them can offer comfort.

You’re not a therapist—and that’s okay.
You don’t have to have all the answers. Your compassion is enough. 💚

Let’s be the kind of friend we’d want if we were struggling.

05/12/2025

🧠 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚
Join our ✅ SAVE & TAG CHALLENGE to support your mental well-being — one day at a time.

💡 Small steps, big impact.

How to join:
1️⃣ Save this post to stay on track
2️⃣ Complete each daily prompt (we’ll post them!)
3️⃣ Tag us when you finish each day
4️⃣ Share your journey — you never know who you might inspire 💬

Let’s break the stigma. Let’s prioritize our minds. Let’s do it together. 💚
👇 Comment “I'm in” to start your journey with us!

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