Herndon United Methodist Church

Adolescent mental health concerns are rising, and families are often left wondering where to turn. This evening is designed to educate, equip, and connect our community with trusted information and meaningful resources.
Herndon UMC is grateful to offer this evening around the state of adolescent mental health for our community.
The event will include an opening statement provided by Rev. Scott Bach-Hansen about his own connection to mental health with his family and why this event is important.&nbsp; There will be a keynote presentation on Adolescent Mental Health by Jen Evans, Director of Mental Health Student Services for Loudon County Public Schools.&nbsp; After Jen's presentation, there will be a question-and-answer session with a panel of guests, which includes Jen Evans; a representative from Herndon Police Department's Crisis Response Team; a mental health counselor, Shannon Wise; Jenn Marshall, the Executive Director of Wellness Loudoun (<a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellnessloudoun.org%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeQ92YXK0vKD4LqKg5B_mirniwYa4K7kX7BdnA9OWXByNZbqNG8VEiPOk_t88_aem_6ntqAn3iE8a2lgwdUq4IIg&amp;h=AUDgjJJh-nW0_zZZsH4i_Onm7l97pZeTPOX-HS0eT_hD4MS2n9eu03eqODAr9yRkLSEdPcwK43KPqU49jw3N1hfenb_j8-kOqxjx3W_ldcTaKLPM_w44kHFFheoMsOrw5b1WsUajfzyzuQ&amp;__tn__=q&amp;c[0]=AUDj5-hsz6jkvGfuPpkEvyrJ6IleOeI8qxDrNeuL0LbfxPizc2Sf0nEtVbCjMnqJeFij_GTo7chci_NjgkKPMjLwOqDWLeL4r37CLMD4HSiwSEKzHZs6PyZ-HpwMJnyZDmzFtUIlIDF5LZzF0VNAzX6L5vIySQwwIxQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.wellnessloudoun.org</a>); and a representative from the company GeneSight (<a href="https://genesight.com/?fbclid=IwcGRvZgFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeo9iotUxpD_1lRHMBwVOg7iyAPWQGU5gUnEMy-kDpEdau1LK0hOm36oT9HFg_aem_i0UTpIi5Pu6H-297P4u4IQ" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">genesight.com</a>).
This event is FREE and OPEN TO EVERYONE. Refreshments will be provided.
The event is possible thanks to support from St. Mark's UMC in Manassas, VA, and the Northern Virginia District of the United Methodist Church.

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Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States and the second leading cause of death in Virginia for ages 10 – 34, yet suicide can be prevented. Volunteers, participants, and supporters from Loudoun County joined more than 220K fellow supporters nationwide to promote suicide prevention last year through nearly 600 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention community Walks.This year's Loudoun Out of the Darkness Community Walk will be held on September 19, 2026 at One Loudoun from 11 AM – 2:30 PM. This event raises awareness and funds while offering attendees a chance to connect and find support. &nbsp;Please join us for this life saving event as your participation supports our efforts in funding research, educational programs, public policy advocacy, and local initiatives for those affected by suicide.
Walk with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Registration is free and there is no fundraising minimum to participate.
Register, support, and learn more at https://afsp.org/loudoun/ **Seeking volunteers to assist us on the day of the Walk. This is a great opportunity for local high school students to earn service hours. See https://tinyurl.com/25eb7jap for details. **

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Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museum - VA, 14020 Thunderbolt Rd., Chantilly, VA

Take
 a break from the chaos in the DMV &amp; dive into a chill day. Surround
 yourself with positive &amp; forward thinking people. Peace is inside. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-C_4OTHyBIo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Inner peace Video</a>
Washington
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 for the DMV to decompress, experience practical tools for peace, and 
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 service and community life. 
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 a transformative and interactive gathering where leaders, 
professionals, educators, public servants, families, students, faith 
communities, wellness advocates, and curious minds come together to 
discover practical tools for living with greater clarity, resilience, 
compassion, and purpose.
Join U.S. Congressman Suhas Subramanyam (VA); inspirational speaker, life coach and television personality Iyanla Vanzant; Leader of the Walk for Peace Venerable Bhikkhu Paññākāra; Director of the DMV Brahma Kumaris Sister Dr. Jenna; former WNBA player Valerie Still; classical sacred performance artist and sound healer Dr. Ivy Hylton; global motivational speaker Elisabeth Carson; Transformation Coach Kelle Jacob; Doctor Ayurvedic Medicine, Amita Jain; and so many more.
A day to experience various tools of peace in healthcare, politics, science, business, sports, fashion, media and much more!
Through
 inspiring MedTalks, Investment Peace Pitch, Immersive experience, Art 
and Peace, Ayurveda, Pranic healing sessions, beauty tips and book 
signings by some of your favorite authors.
All are welcome. Together, we can create a more peaceful self, a more compassionate community, and a brighter future for all.
One Person. One Family. One Community. One Peace!
Host Sister Dr. Jenna
 is a spiritual mentor, author, radio and TV personality, and speaker. 
She is the director of the Washington DC Branch of the Brahma Kumaris 
and founder of the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Museums in Maryland and 
Chantilly, VA. She has been featured on magazine covers, appeared on The
 Real Housewives of Atlanta, and was honored with the Presidential 
Lifetime Achievement Award for National Community Service. She also 
presented the “Illuminating the Light Within” fashion show for the Paris
 2024 Olympics. For more on Sister Jenna visit the Meditation Museum.
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Fairfax city

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