Category Archives: Mental Health Related

Winter Initiative Spotlight: Mental Health Support & What Help Looks Like in Fairfax County

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Fairfax County, VA- Each winter, we highlight initiatives that support community safety and well-being. This season, we are focusing on suicide prevention awareness and strengthening mental health resources for youth and adults. For this initiative, our Major Crimes Bureau is leading the effort. They handle every death investigation in Fairfax County, including suicide, which gives them a clear understanding of

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FCPD Hosts Public Safety Suicide Prevention Conference on World Suicide Prevention Day

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Fairfax County, VA – Yesterday, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) hosted a Public Safety Suicide Prevention Conference, drawing over 130 first responders from across the National Capital area. Held on World Suicide Prevention Day, the event highlighted the importance of mental health support for those on the front lines of public safety. The conference featured two powerful keynote speakers. The

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Public Safety Mental Health Survey Illustrates Need for Suicide Awareness and Prevention

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Chief Edwin C. Roessler Jr. joined community members and advocates for the Board of Supervisors designation of September as Suicide Awareness Month in Fairfax County. This morning, the Board of Supervisors designated September as Suicide Awareness Month in Fairfax County. For our public safety community, the loss of personnel by suicide has been devastating to our families, friends and agencies.

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Public Safety Personnel Talk to Parents about Diversion First

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The Diversion First program offers alternatives to incarceration for people with mental illness and developmental disabilities. Last Thursday, October 20, Fairfax County Police and Sheriff’s personnel, along with other county representatives, visited the Arc of Northern Virginia to speak to parents of juvenile and adult children with developmental disabilities about the program. Public Safety representatives, FCPD First Lieutenant Ryan Morgan

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Barricade on Lincolnia Road Ends Peacefully

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Mason Police District – Officers were called to a home in the 6400 block of Lincolnia Road shortly after 1:40 p.m. on Friday, September 2 for the report of a 34-year-old man experiencing emotional distress, possibly armed with a firearm, and allegedly threatening to harm himself. A perimeter was quickly established around the home by responding officers. The Public Affairs

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