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  • After You Lose Someone Close to You

  • Family Members of Loved Ones with Lived Experience

  • Advice for Young People

  • Becoming a Volunteer Field Advocate for Suicide Prevention

  • Mental Health Conversations in the Black Community

  • How to Talk About Suicide

  • Advice for Family and Friends

  • What Supported Your Recovery

Speaker Richard Lui delivering a plenary session at AFSP's 2025 Chapter Leadership Conference.

AFSP’s 2025 Chapter Leadership Conference: One Mission, One Organization

AFSP’s 2025 Chapter Leadership Conference: One Mission, One Organization

Research Connection Roundup

Research Roundup March 2025: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies

The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.

Robert Gebbia, CEO

Staying True to AFSP’s Mission

AFSP is focused on addressing the mental health and suicide prevention needs of everyone because it affects all of us. And we are dedicated to working with populations that are disproportionately affected by suicide. Our mission demands we approach suicide prevention by focusing on a wide diversity of populations.

Volunteer with AFSP

Overnight walkers in Boston

Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in NYC for its 30th Overnight Walk

The Overnight fosters a much-needed community for all of those on a journey to find healing, solidarity and understanding. Walkers form lifelong friendships and discover new ways to continue to contribute to this important cause, including volunteering with their local AFSP Chapters.

Research Connection Roundup

Research Roundup February 2025: Recently Published Findings From AFSP-Funded Studies

The Research Roundup is a regular update of recently published findings in suicide prevention research.

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Mental Health Resources for Black and African American Communities

In recognition of Black History Month this February, we encourage you to use and circulate the following list of programs and national resources focused on Black and African American mental health and suicide prevention.

Action Center

Visit our Action Center to stay up to date on the federal and state bills that need your support.