Stories about AFSP Minnesota
Making International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Accessible to the Deaf Community
I’m an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter. I’ve spent more than half my life in the Deaf Community, and am forever grateful they’ve allowed me to be part of their world. On March 31st, 2017, I gained a new identity: a Sibling Suicide Loss Survivor.
Snowmobiling in Minnesota to Raise Awareness for Suicide
For the past three years, the American Foundation for Suicide’s Minnesota Chapter has been fortunate to partner with a local club to raise awareness about suicide and mental health through our Ride to Fight Suicide Snowmobile Ride.
Minnesota Advocates from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Visit St. Paul to Meet with Lawmakers
On average, every eleven hours, someone dies by suicide in Minnesota. Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and the eighth leading cause of death in Minnesota.
Advocates From The American Foundation For Suicide Prevention Visit St. Paul To Meet With Lawmakers
On average, someone dies by suicide every twelve hours in Minnesota, where suicide is the ninth leading cause of death.