American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Idaho Chapter

05/28/2026

Before comes to a close, we want to say thank you. 💙

This month has been about raising awareness, sharing stories, and coming together through the power of community for a mission that matters deeply in our world today.

Throughout A Million in May, people across the country have come together to support su***de prevention. Every contribution, no matter the size, and every message of encouragement and act of kindness have helped strengthen a community that believes no one should face the darkness of mental health struggles alone.

As we enter the final days of A Million in May, we invite you to stand together with us one more time. Make a gift at afsp.org/millioninmay

05/27/2026

Sharing your story is a powerful tool in su***de prevention. 💙

An AFSP-funded study by Jane Harness, D.O. analyzed filmed interviews of individuals who came close to su***de yet did not make an attempt. The research showed that participants felt understood, more hopeful, or more likely to seek help after viewing.

Help us continue this funding lifesaving research at afsp.org/give

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05/26/2026

For people who have lost someone to su***de, grief is complex. It doesn’t simply end after one year. For many, it deepens and evolves over time. 💙

The Long-Term Survivors of Su***de Loss Summit is for individuals five or more years beyond their loss who are seeking understanding, community, and healing. But for many loss survivors, cost remains a barrier.

Today only, we’re launching a one-day challenge to help change that. Thanks to a generous anonymous supporter, $5,000 in donations will be matched dollar for dollar, creating the opportunity to raise $10,000 for Summit scholarships.

Make a gift at afsp.org/millioninmay

05/26/2026

🌟 Treasure Valley Walk Fundraising Spotlight 🌟

Spencer’s Army is a powerful example of how personalizing your team page and sharing your story can inspire connection, awareness, and support for the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention.

Their page honors Spencer, a beloved son, brother, and friend remembered for his beautiful heart, imagination, love of history, hiking, gaming, Lego building, cooking, and caring for others.

Through their heartfelt story, Spencer’s Army is helping create open conversations around mental health and reminding others that there is hope and another way forward.

Spencer’s Army is currently the top fundraising team for the Treasure Valley Out of the Darkness Walk 💙

Creating a personalized team page helps supporters better understand your “why,” while personal fundraising pages give each participant the opportunity to share their own connection to the cause and fundraising goals.

💙 View the Spencer’s Army team page:
https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/teams/386177

💙 Register for the Treasure Valley Out of the Darkness Walk:
https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/TreasureValley

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05/25/2026

On , we honor and remember those who gave their lives in service. 💙 As we reflect, we also recognize the families, friends, fellow service members, and communities who carry their memory. If someone in your life is grieving the loss of a service member, consider reaching out to let them know you’re thinking of them. These simple gestures can reinforce connection and support through moments of remembrance, even from a distance.

05/22/2026

✈️ Idaho, are you ready to take hope to new heights? 💙

From now through May 31, join AFSP’s DESTINATION: HOPE Challenge while supporting the Treasure Valley Out of the Darkness Walk and su***de prevention efforts across Idaho.

Here’s how to participate:
✔️ Register for the Treasure Valley Out of the Darkness Walk
✔️ Make a self-donation
✔️ Personalize your fundraising page
✔️ Fundraise for the chance to earn exclusive AFSP gear and travel-inspired prizes

🎁 Challenge incentives include:
💙 Raise $50 → Automatically earn an AFSP buff
💙 Raise $150 → Chance to win a travel kit
💙 Raise $200 → Chance to win a travel kit + headphones
💙 Raise $300 → Chance to win a backpack + travel kit + headphones
💙 Raise $500 → Chance to win a grand prize travel bundle including AFSP luggage, backpack, speaker, headphones, and more!

Every dollar raised helps AFSP continue funding su***de prevention research, education, advocacy, and support programs that save lives and bring hope to those affected by su***de. 💙

🔗 Register for the Treasure Valley Walk:
https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/TreasureValley

🔗 Learn more about the Destination: Hope Challenge:
https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/pages/2497

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05/19/2026

💙 Idaho, are you ready for the 2026 Out of the Darkness Walk season? ✈️

From now through May 31, join AFSP’s Destination: Hope Challenge and help bring hope to those affected by su***de while supporting su***de prevention efforts across Idaho.

Getting started is easy:
✔️ Register for the Treasure Valley Out of the Darkness Walk
✔️ Make a self-donation
✔️ Personalize your fundraising page

Because of Out of the Darkness Walk supporters across the country, AFSP was able to:
💙 Reach 1.67M people through educational programs
💙 Invest $8.5M into 36 new research grants

Every walker, donation, and conversation helps create hope in our communities. 💙

🔗 Register for the Treasure Valley Walk:
https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/TreasureValley

🔗 Learn more about the Destination: Hope Challenge:
https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/pages/2497

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05/19/2026

As an Asian American male, Vuong grew up with mental health stigma.

Now, as a su***de attempt survivor, Vuong has turned his story into purpose and volunteers for su***de prevention with AFSP’s San Diego chapter.

"I want to create a world in which people, especially those of color, can openly have conversations about mental health and su***de prevention."

Read the blog: afsp.org/story/as-a-su***de-attempt-survivor-i-know-there-is-hope-out-there

In 2018, Vuong Tran was living in one of the most beautiful cities in America — San Diego — but experiencing what felt like an impossibly dark season of depression. After surviving a su***de attempt and spending five days in a psychiatric hospital, Vuong found hope in community and in therapy.

05/17/2026

We can't talk about Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month without talking about mental health. 💙

Between 2023 and 2024, the su***de rate among Asian Americans saw the largest increase, rising from 6.3 to 6.8 per 100,000. So, now more than ever, it is critical that the AAPI community feels empowered to reach out for help and that they have access to culturally-relevant mental health care. Together, we can — and must — support AAPI mental health.

Artwork by Steffi Tsai

05/16/2026

It’s more critical now than ever to help stop su***de. 💙

1.5M su***de attempts is 1.5M too many.

✨Million in May✨ is our campaign to raise $1 million to support our mission of saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by su***de, and we invite you to be part of the collective effort. A gift of $135 to honor the 135 people affected by every life lost to su***de, and helps sustain our efforts to bring lifesaving resources, support, and hope to communities everywhere.

Make a gift afsp.org/millioninmay

05/15/2026

Join us on 5/19 for Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Su***de Prevention in the Construction Industry, a version of AFSP’s flagship su***de prevention education program tailored for the construction industry. 🦺💛

Register: