Check on your strong friends - Suicide Prevention Awareness
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. We are joined by mental health professional, Arlevia DeLoach of Building Brighter Futures, Inc to discuss how to talk about mental health, signs to look for in our loved ones, when and how to get assistance for yourself or someone that you love and gun safety.
We can all help prevent suicide. If you or someone that you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call or text 988 to talk to a professional. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States. You can reach Arlevia via :
Email: buildingbrighterfuturesinc@gmail.com
Phone 404-615-3645 Website: https://buildingbrighterfutures1.com
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Arlevia DeLoach-Wallace
LCC, CPCS, MAC, CAMS II/CEO
My name is Arlevia P. DeLoach-Wallace. I believe in providing individualized care that is specific to the person being served. I also believe in utilizing a multi-modal approach to providing therapy due to there not being a one style fits all treatment modality. I’m from Hattiesburg, Mississippi (by way of Ellisville, MS) where I attended the University of Southern Mississippi, and earned a BA degree in Psychology. I moved to Milledgeville, GA in 2003 and lived there for 5 years I worked at Central State Hospital as a Behavior Specialist and at Scott. I began attended Troy University (Augusta, GA campus) and earned a MS degree in Community Counseling and Psychology. I became a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in 10/2011, and I'm currently a Certified Anger Management Specialist (CAMS II), Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS), and Master's Addictions Counselor (MAC). I currently live and work the Metro Atlanta area as the Clinical Director of a small community mental health agency. I also have a private practice, Building Brighter Futures. In my private practice, I provide individual therapy, family counseling services, SA (Substance Abuse) assessments, Individual and Group SA Counseling to individuals for EAP (Employee Assistance Programs) and individuals with private insurance (i.e. Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Humana, and Magellan). I also work with youth and teens ages 11-19. I have a 20-year-old son and nephew/son that I enjoy spending time with, and I enjoy singing, writing, reading, cooking, and shopping in my spare time. My greatest… Read More
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