Stories about AFSP Central Texas
Healing Starts with a Conversation: Finding My Purpose as a Survivor
I began to understand that my mom’s suicide wasn’t the end of my life, but the beginning of me finding my purpose. I am now the Board Chair for the Central Texas Chapter
Advocating for Veteran Suicide Prevention in Central Texas
As an Army veteran, knowing that AFSP supports legislation that makes suicide prevention a priority for Veterans, Service Members, and their families is very important to me.
Bringing Understanding to Communities Through the Research Connection Program
Suicide prevention is important to me because I want to be a voice for people who don’t have that voice.
My Why Is Also Me
Now my Why is not only the person I helped to save when I was 18 – and over a dozen other people close to me who have struggled with depression, anxiety, and/or suicidal ideation. My Why is also me.
Advocates to Be the Voice for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health in Austin
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and the eleventh leading cause of death in Texas.