Suicide is a leading cause of death in the U.S., but it is preventable. Parents and caregivers play a powerful role in protecting young lives. Join Roanoke County Public Schools to learn how you can make a difference.

Learn more about:

• How to recognize signs and symptoms of mental health struggles in teens

• Risk factors that may increase your child’s vulnerability

• Steps you can take to strengthen your child’s mental and emotional well-being

• Support services available through your school and local community

Presenters:
Sheila Lythgoe: Coordinator Community Prevention Initiatives Prevention & Wellness Services Blue Ridge Behavioral HealthCare
Roanoke County Public Schools Life Counselors

Join Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare and the Suicide Prevention Council of Roanoke Valley for Stronger Together: Mental Health Resources for Interfaith Communities.

• Free lunch and great conversation!

• Open to Roanoke Valley faith leaders

• Learn how to support your faith community best

• Gain valuable tools and resources

• Connect with professionals and other faith leaders

Register HERE by 9/10/25. Seats are limited!
Questions? Contact Sheila at slythgoe@brbh.org.

Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare
1315 Franklin Road
Roanoke, VA 24016
Thomasson Room - 2nd Floor

Teen Ambassador Program decisions will be sent out this week to all applicants.

Please check your email for notification regarding your application status.

Teen Ambassador Program applications close on September 7th at 11:59 p.m.

Check out the yearly 2025 RAYSAC Prevention Roundtable: Empowering Families Through Education on September 5, 9 AM–12 PM at the RCPS Community Empowerment Center.

Learn from experts, connect with community members, and explore resources around youth substance use prevention. Light refreshments provided.

Register Here!

Looking for resources to better understand the challenges teens face today? Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare is hosting Hidden in Plain Sight: Spot Signs of Risky Teen Behaviors.

This FREE, interactive evening is for parents and caregivers (18+). You’ll have the chance to explore a mock teen bedroom to identify hidden warning signs of risky behaviors like vaping, alcohol use, sexting, and struggles with anxiety or depression. The program also features M.P.O. Smith of the Culpeper Police Department and a panel of local professionals, plus raffles and giveaways.

For more information, please contact Sammi Rader at srader@brbh.org

Get ready for one of Roanoke’s most anticipated summer events! The Annual Big Kahuna is Tudor House’s community celebration and fundraiser, benefiting our mission to support mental health and suicide prevention through education, outreach, and the Louis Tudor Memorial Scholarship.

This vibrant event brings together people of all ages for a day filled with fun, friendly competition, and purpose. From exciting games and entertainment to great food and community spirit, there’s something for everyone.

🎉 Voted Best Charity Event by The Roanoker, The Big Kahuna is truly a can’t-miss celebration!

🔗 Details & Registration HERE

Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for a virtual training.

L.E.T.S. (listening, empathy, trust, support) Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Black and African American Communities is a presentation created by and for Black people, designed to reduce cultural stigma, foster conversations about mental health, and raise awareness of suicide prevention for individuals who identify as Black or African American. The program is grounded in research and delivered by trained presenters from the Black and African American community.

Source: https://va-lets-2-15-25.attendease.com/?_kx=wt_9I-buCRYcwVzTU89XdU_SLOHL-PrjurKGU59HU2g.KHNe23

Get ready for an unforgettable evening with the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs on Saturday, February 8, at 7:05 pm!

Join us at the Berglund Center for a night filled with thrilling hockey, community spirit, and support for Tudor House. A percentage of each ticket purchased will go directly to Tudor House, helping us continue our mission.

Source: https://www.etix.com/ticket/c/A1B9D3194F6D1FB48C9D2C1412DE68D1/tudor-house-fundraiser

Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for a virtual training.

Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention is AFSP’s 60-minute flagship suicide prevention education program that covers the scope of this leading cause of death, what the research has found to be the warning signs and risk factors of suicide, and the strategies that prevent it. 

Source: https://va-tsl-2-4-25.attendease.com/

Applications for our Louis Tudor Memorial Scholarship are open February 1 through April 5!

Source: https://www.tudorhouse.net/scholarship