BecomeOne primarily serves Arlington, Virginia, and Southern Maryland, including Calvert County, Anne Arundel County, and Annapolis, while engaging participants from the broader DC-Maryland-Virginia (DMV) region.
BecomeOne offers mental wellness workshops such as emotional resilience coaching, coping skills development, mental health awareness seminars, and peer support facilitation. They also host suicide prevention walks including memorial walks, youth engagement walks, and survivor support walks, as well as family connection workshops focused on communication, parenting support, trust-building, and strengthening family bonds.
You can participate by registering through the BecomeOne website or attending the annual event, which is open to students, families, and community members. The walk is designed as a safe space for remembrance, storytelling, and community connection around suicide prevention.
Most of BecomeOne's workshops and events are offered at low or no cost to ensure accessibility for youth, families, and community members.
BecomeOne provides family connection workshops that teach effective communication, parenting support, trust-building exercises, and activities to strengthen family bonds, helping families create safe and open environments for discussing mental health.
BecomeOne uses a 360-degree preventative model that focuses on equipping teens to reject suicide under any conditions by addressing underlying unhealthy habits, isolation, and internal narratives, rather than only reacting during crises. Their approach integrates emotional resilience, peer support, family communication, and community engagement.
Schools and youth organizations can partner with BecomeOne to host workshops, creative healing projects, and suicide prevention walks. BecomeOne offers programming designed to fit school environments, promote social-emotional learning, and engage students, staff, and families.
Yes, BecomeOne welcomes volunteers to assist with events, workshops, and outreach efforts. Donations can be made securely via their website using Venmo, debit, or credit cards to support free programming and community events.
BecomeOne creates inclusive, accessible spaces where people can come as they are without judgment. Their communication style is informal and sincere, focusing on open and honest conversations that normalize mental health discussions and reduce stigma.
At events like the One More Light Walk, local mental health providers, community organizations, and resource representatives are present to offer information about crisis hotlines, therapy options, school support, and other mental wellness services.
BecomeOne uses art, photography, writing, and storytelling in initiatives like the "I AM" Gallery and "It's Valid" exhibition to help youth express complex emotions, build resilience, and foster conversations that extend beyond traditional talk-based interventions.
The flagship One More Light Suicide Prevention Walk is held annually, typically in the fall, with other workshops and community events scheduled throughout the year. Specific dates and times are announced on the BecomeOne website and social media channels.
Yes, BecomeOne's leadership team brings over 20 years of combined experience in mental wellness, counseling, education, mediation, crisis communication, and non-profit management, ensuring credible and empathetic guidance.
As a Latino- and female-led organization, BecomeOne emphasizes culturally competent outreach and programming, aiming to connect with underserved communities and reduce barriers related to stigma and access.
Participants can expect a welcoming, safe environment where they can engage at their comfort level. Workshops focus on practical skills and open dialogue, while walks combine remembrance, storytelling, and community support without pressure to share more than desired.