Educating students, parents and faculty on teenage suicide

Welcome to Hold Hope. This web site was created to help you find information and resources to get help for depression and suicide. If you or someone you know needs assistance for mental health issues, you are urged to seek treatment for your particular circumstances with a professional, qualified provider. Please read the important disclaimer below before using the web site. Our site is currently being built and we will be updating content regularly, so please be sure to check back.

Recent Posts

Please Join Us for a Community Forum on Teen Depression and Suicide

“Shattering the Secrecy, Part II, How to Help a Friend,” will take place on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church.

Alex Slusher Participates in Panel Discussion Following the Showing of Race to Nowhere Documentary

On Sunday, February 27, 2011, nearly 1,000 people attended the showing of the documentary “Race to Nowhere” at The Byrd Theatre in Richmond, Virginia.

Upcoming Events

Alex Slusher will be sharing her knowledge and experience at several events during March and April. Click here for a complete listing.

Virginia This Morning Focuses on Teen Depression and Suicide

Alex Slusher and 2010 Junior Teen Miss Virginia Co-ed Davina Seoparsan discussed how they are working to promotes awareness of depression and suicide in teens.

Alex Slusher Shares Her Experience at Several Events in 2010

During 2010, Alex Slusher was a featured speaker, talking about her personal experience with depression and teen suicide at the following events.

Upcoming Events

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In crisis now?

If you, or someone you know, are suicidal, in crisis or emotional distress, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at
1-800-273-TALK (8255) or
call 911.