To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA)

Mission: TWLOHA is a non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide.

Services:

• Providing hope through advocacy and awareness campaigns
• Funding scholarships for therapy
• Offering access to affordable mental health resources
• Creating online communities for encouragement
• Promoting mental health education in schools
• Connecting individuals to treatment and recovery options
• Pushing back against the culture of suffering in silence

Program Details:

TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and invest directly into treatment and recovery. They aim to serve those who are struggling by funding mental health scholarships, providing resources, and fostering a culture of openness. The organization emphasizes the importance of hope and help, highlighting that hope is defiant and helps individuals believe that things can get better. They recognize that many young people first seek mental health support online, and they have created a safe space through their online community to share encouragement and connect people to resources.

Impact:

Countless individuals face mental health challenges, often avoiding treatment due to stigma or financial barriers. TWLOHA works to change this by funding therapy scholarships, increasing access to affordable resources, and advocating for a culture of openness. They believe hope and help are interconnected, with hope being a confident belief in a better tomorrow, and help involving support, encouragement, and guidance. Their efforts include community outreach, educational programs, and online support spaces, all aimed at helping people stay and grow through their struggles.

Service Area:

Primarily serving individuals in Louisa County, VA, and surrounding regions, including accessible online support for young people seeking mental health resources.

Additional Information:

The organization is led by a team of staff and a board of directors, with roles including executive leadership, marketing, outreach, and program management. They also have interns supporting various initiatives. TWLOHA encourages community involvement through donations, fundraising, sharing stories, and educational programs, especially targeting school-based mental health education.