American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Central Texas Chapter

10/14/2026

💙💛 A huge shoutout to our TOP fundraising teams for the 2026 Austin Out of the Darkness Walk!

Your dedication to raising awareness, spreading hope, and supporting su***de prevention is making a difference!

🌟 Congratulations to all our $10K+, $5K+, $2.5K+, and 2026 Level teams!

See your team on the list? Share this post and celebrate your incredible impact! 🙌

We’re just 4 DAYS AWAY from the walk! There’s still time to register, donate, and make a difference! 💙

10/13/2026

After Ericka's daughter told her she didn't want to be alive anymore she knew she had to do something.

Ericka got involved with her local AFSP Chapter events including the Community Walk, tabling with education materials at events in her area, and becoming a PR Ambassador for the chapter’s board of directors while also finding a supportive community.

“The love and support of the community of AFSP volunteers has helped me in ways I cannot express, through such a difficult time in my family’s life."

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Ericka Llerena first found her way to the National Capital Area Chapter after her 16-year-old daughter came to her the night before Mother’s Day, telling her she didn’t want to be alive anymore. Finding resources, support and comfort for both herself and her daughter, Ericka became involved in c...

10/12/2026

On , we recognize the urgent need for culturally competent mental health resources for Native and Indigenous communities. 💙

Advocate and scholar, Dr. Amáyá Scott, reflects on the barriers and research surrounding Indigenous mental health care.

"There is a need for us as a community to do and be better at supporting our Indigenous Relatives, and we can."

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Before I became a Lifesaver Ambassador for the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (AFSP), I rarely, if ever, talked about mental health with anyone. AFSP cares and recognizes that Indigenous Peoples, among other marginalized communities, deserve to be supported and cared for.

10/12/2026

👕 Raise $150+ to earn the official Walk T-shirt.

⭐ Raise $988 by Walk Day to earn BOTH the Walk T-shirt and the exclusive 2026 Champion of Hope shirt!

Every dollar helps fund su***de prevention research, education, and programs that save lives.

Walk with us. Bring hope. Save lives.

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10/11/2026

The Austin Out of the Darkness Walk is just ONE week away! 👟✨

It’s not too late to register, rally your friends and family, and join us as we walk together to raise awareness, honor loved ones, and bring hope to those affected by su***de. Link in bio to sign up!

💙 Every step makes a difference. We hope to see you there!

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10/10/2026

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Your mental health should be a priority, every day. 💙

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10/06/2026

Whether you're struggling in silence or not, we see you.💙

We know the emotional struggles you live with everyday are just as real any physical sickness or injury — even if we can't see them. Talking about your mental health can be complex but you are not alone and there are people who want to listen and be there for you.

Please know that help is always available. If you’re struggling, call 988 or text TALK to 741741. They’re here for you and available 24/7.

07/29/2026

Custard for a cause this Thursday in Waco.

Freddy’s in Waco is giving back 20% of sales to AFSP Central Texas, and all you have to do is show up hungry.
📍 Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
817 S. Jack Kultgen Expy, Waco, TX 76706 (right off I-35)
🗓️ Thursday, July 30 | 11:00am to 2:00pm
In store: show this flyer or just say “I’m here for the fundraiser” at checkout.
Online or mobile: use promo code GIVEBACK.

Every steakburger, every concrete, every shoestring order helps fund the su***de prevention research, education, and advocacy happening right here in Central Texas. Grab lunch, bring a coworker, and ask us how you can walk with us at the Waco Out of the Darkness Walk on September 26 at Brazos Park East.

You can also join us to pick up yard signs to post in the area!!

Register at afsp.org/waco

07/16/2026

This fall, we're walking together across Central Texas - the Waco Walk on September 26, the Greater Bell County Walk on October 3 and the Austin Walk on October 18. Join us!

💙 Waco Walk (Sept 26): https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/Waco
💙 Greater Bell County Walk (Oct 3): https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/BellCounty
💙 Austin Walk (Oct 18): https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/Austin
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07/15/2026

Stigma keeps too many conversations from happening. L.E.T.S. Save Lives is changing that.
Created by and for the Black and African American community, this free virtual training covers warning signs, risk and protective factors, and how to talk to someone in distress. Grounded in research and led by trained presenters who look like the people they're serving.
🗓️ July 16 | 12pm CST | Virtual
Register: https://bit.ly/4vYyLsl