TMF's Suicide Bereavement Support Groups
TMF's Suicide Bereavement Support Groups
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Lost someone to suicide? You are not alone.
Hope & Healing is a free monthly support group for anyone grieving a suicide loss. Share, connect, and heal in a safe, compassionate space — no matter how long ago your loss.
🗓 2nd Wednesday, 7:00 PM
📍 Faulkner-Van Buren Regional Library
1900 Tyler St, Conway, AR
💬 Facilitator: Josh Sisco, MS-CMHC, BSC, CFE
Snacks and drinks provided. No cost to attend. Listen or share at your own pace.
🔒 Confidential: what’s shared here stays here.
Questions?
📞 (501) 226-6187
📧 joshuasisco@themandyfoundation.org
🌐 themandyfoundation.org
Peer support only; not a substitute for therapy or emergency care.
Military, Veteran & First Responder Suicide Loss Support
Military, Veteran & First Responder Suicide Loss Support
The MVFR Survivors of Suicide Loss Virtual Support Group offers a safe, understanding space for service members, veterans, first responders (past or present), and their families and friends after suicide loss.
🗓 1st Tuesday, 6:00–7:30 PM CT
💻 Virtual via Zoom
New members always welcome. Free, with advance registration and a signed confidentiality agreement.
Facilitators
Trained peers and mental health professionals certified by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Register or learn more:
📧 Stephen Wright – stephen.afsp.ar@gmail.com
📧 Stacie Buonaura – buonaura@hotmail.com
📧 Jana Haskins – jhaskins@astate.edu
TMF News
Summer Heat & Psychiatric Medications: What You Need to Know
Summer Heat & Psychiatric Medications: What You Need to Know
Date: 6/24/2026
As summer temperatures rise, so does the risk, especially for those taking psychiatric prescription medications.
Research shows that medications such as antipsychotics, antidepressants, and mood stabilizers can interfere with the body’s ability to cool itself. Some reduce sweating, while others impair your sense of thirst, putting you at higher risk for dangerous overheating or even heatstroke (Abbott, 2023; Gaughran et al., 2022).
🧠 What’s Happening in the Body?
Psychiatric medications can affect the hypothalamus — the brain’s internal thermostat — making it harder to sense heat, regulate temperature, and stay hydrated, particularly during heatwaves (APA, 2023).
🚨 Medications of concern include:
Antipsychotics (e.g., olanzapine, haloperidol)
SSRIs and SNRIs (e.g., fluoxetine, duloxetine)
Lithium and tricyclic antidepressants
What You Can Do:
✅ Drink water consistently, don’t wait until you feel thirsty.
✅ Stay in cool, shaded environments whenever possible.
✅ Talk with your provider about safely managing your medications during periods of extreme heat.
✅ Check in with friends and loved ones who take these medications.
Mental health matters. So does heat safety. Let’s help each other stay well this summer. 💛
TMF's Domestic Nonprofit Organization!
TMF's Domestic Nonprofit Organization!
Date: 5/18/2026
We’re proud to announce that The Mandy Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Behavioral Health (TMF) is now officially incorporated as a Domestic Nonprofit Organization in Arkansas, and we’ve received our EIN from the IRS!
We are now preparing to submit the remaining documents to apply for our 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
Josh has also completed a rough draft of our newest initiative: The Mandy Foundation’s Community Suicide Prevention Program. He has reached out to the Arkansas Department of Health – Suicide Prevention Program to request guidance and support for accreditation.
In addition, he has contacted the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training for input on our Suicide Prevention Program for First Responders, which he is currently developing.
Breaking the Stigma, Shaping Hope, and Ending Suicide.
#TheMandyFoundation #TMFUpdate #SupportHealing #MentalHealthMatters #SuicidePrevention #HopeInAction #EndTheStigma
Official Launch of TMF!
Official Launch of TMF!
Date: 5/1/2026
We are proud to announce the official launch of The Mandy Foundation for Suicide Prevention and Behavioral Health! (TMF)
Founded in memory of Amanda “Mandy” Faye Fogg, TMF is a nonprofit organization committed to breaking the stigma, shaping hope, and ending suicide. We aim to raise awareness, provide community-based education, advocate for better behavioral health support, and deliver vital resources to those most at risk, including first responders, veterans, youth, and underserved populations.
🔹 What to Expect Soon:
• Behavioral health & suicide prevention training (non-clinical)
• CPR certification classes for the public and professionals
• Hope Kits and Crisis Care Packages
• TMF Therapy Scholarship Fund for low-income individuals
• Community events, awareness campaigns, and volunteer opportunities
• Legislative advocacy to promote access, equity, and prevention
This marks just the beginning of TMF’s journey. Our mission is rooted in love, driven by purpose, and shaped by hope.
👉 Stay tuned for upcoming events, training, and ways to get involved.
Together, we will break the stigma, shape hope, and save lives.
#TheMandyFoundation #BreakingTheStigma #EndSuicide #BehavioralHealthMatters
Support Us!
The Mandy Foundation is currently in the process of obtaining 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Donations are not tax-deductible at this time but are used with full transparency and integrity.
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