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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Rhode Island AFSP is the nation's leading non-profit aimed at creating a world without su***de. The RI Chapter carries out that mission in the Ocean State.

This page is NOT monitored 24/7. If you are in crisis, call 988 or text 741741. AFSP’s Facebook community is meant to foster a caring environment, spread awareness of the cause, and create a greater understanding of research, education, and advocacy related to mental health and su***de prevention. We are dedicated to providing appropriate and sensitive support to all those who seek it. Our mission is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by su***de. AFSP Social Community Policy
In an effort to build a supportive online space, AFSP strongly encourages users to respect fellowFacebook/Instagram members and the Terms and Conditions of Facebook, including the UserContent guidelines. We kindly ask that you follow our Community Guidelines, listed below. AFSP reserves the right to remove any postings, comments, photos, or videos that we deem:
• Infringe on the rights of any third parties, including rights of privacy, publicity, and intellectual property rights.
• Abusive, defamatory, obscene, or unlawful
• Fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading
• Otherwise offensive or hurtful, graphically or in tone
• Encourage conduct that would be considered a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability, or violate any law or regulation, discriminatory based on race, creed, color, ethnicity, religion, s*x, s*xual orientation,gender expression, and physical or mental ability.
• Inappropriate for our cause or otherwise off topic comments
Anyone repeatedly posting objectionable content may be banned from participating in this Facebook/ Instagram page without notice. AFSP does not endorse, nor is it responsible for any of the postings, opinions, photographs, video or other submissions (“User Submissions”) on this page, and AFSP expressly disclaims any and all liability in connection with User Submissions. AFSP also reserves the right to block or ban a user from the AFSP page indefinitely for a violation of any of the above-mentioned guidelines at will or without notice. AFSP reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to modify the foregoing terms and conditions at any time without further notice. While our hope is that you remain an active participant in our community, if you no longer wish to follow our community here on Facebook, please feel free to voluntarily remove yourself by clicking the “Unlike” link is located on the left-hand sidebar.

💙 𝙒𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙨𝙪𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙍𝙝𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝙄𝙨𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙? 𝙇𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩!Have you ever wondered how you can...
10/28/2026

💙 𝙒𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙢𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙖 𝙙𝙞𝙛𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙨𝙪𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙍𝙝𝙤𝙙𝙚 𝙄𝙨𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙙? 𝙇𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩!
Have you ever wondered how you can get involved with American Foundation for Su***de Prevention-Rhode Island Chapter ?
𝙅𝙤𝙞𝙣 𝙪𝙨 𝙏𝙊𝘿𝘼𝙔, 𝙊𝙘𝙩𝙤𝙗𝙚𝙧 28, 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 6:30–7:30 𝙋𝙈 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙎𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣!
𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙃𝙀𝙍𝙀: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/-6yqYcR3TJKin7bdWR2EAA

Whether you're interested in su***de prevention advocacy, sharing educational programs, supporting people who have lost someone to su***de, raising awareness, or helping with chapter events, there’s a place for you in our community.

As a volunteer-led public health organization, we rely on people like YOU to help bring hope, support, and su***de prevention resources to communities across Rhode Island.
💙 Learn about our mission and impact
💙 Explore volunteer opportunities
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💙 Discover how you can make a difference
Join us and find your place in the AFSP-RI community!
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10/18/2026

On September 2, 2021, Keely lost her husband Nate to su***de.

"Grief after su***de is complicated. There are questions that will never be answered, and a silence that seems so loud."

Eventually, Keely found her way to the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention, finding purpose and a place to channel the pain she felt.

Through her local Rhode Island Walks, Keely found community, and walked for her fifth time this fall.

"That's the community I've found through AFSP: people who understand, who show up for each other, and who turn grief into purpose together."

Read the blog: https://afsp.org/story/a-silence-that-seems-so-loud

💙  𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿: 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 | Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island We’re grateful to Blue Cross & ...
10/13/2026

💙 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿: 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 | Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island

We’re grateful to Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island(BCBSRI) for the many ways they showed up for our Northern Rhode Island Out of the Darkness Walk and making su***de prevention a priority in the workplace.

💙 They supported the Walk as a sponsor.

💙 They organized employees to volunteer, to assemble, and to deliver 500 walk welcome bags, and help out on Walk day.

💙They shared resources as a community partner and came together as a team to walk alongside our community.

💙 They brought prevention into the workplace by hosting an AFSP Talk Saves Lives presentation for employees in September, helping make important su***de prevention education and resources part of their commitment to employee well-being.

A special thank-you to the BCBSRI employees who gave their time, energy, and care to make the Walk a success. From putting together welcome bags to greeting participants at registration and walking together in support of su***de prevention, your involvement made a difference.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲: Investing in the community, showing up for one another, and making space for conversations that matter.

𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂, 𝗕𝗖𝗕𝗦𝗥𝗜, 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀. 💙

10/10/2026

Come Visit Us at 1464 Diamond Hill Rd Cumberland RI . Fall Craft Fair. Raffle supports American Foundation for Su***de Prevention Rhode Island
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Healing from a su***de loss is a delicate journey. 💙Through our program, Healing Conversations, su***de loss survivors c...
10/09/2026

Healing from a su***de loss is a delicate journey. 💙

Through our program, Healing Conversations, su***de loss survivors can connect with trained volunteers who are also survivors of su***de loss, helping them navigate this challenging journey by offering support, understanding, and resources.

Learn more: afsp.org/healingconversations

𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧  a 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘼𝙁𝙎𝙋-𝙍𝙄?💙𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵🍻  𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗚 — 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴, ...
10/09/2026

𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 a 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝘼𝙁𝙎𝙋-𝙍𝙄?💙

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵

🍻 𝗛𝗢𝗣𝗘 𝗜𝗦 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗚 — 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗣𝗮𝘄𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁, 𝗥𝗜
Stop by and connect with AFSP-RI volunteers! Come meet our volunteers, ask questions, learn about su***de prevention resources and programs, and find out how you can get involved throughout the year. Discipline Brewing Co thank you for hosting.

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 Tomorrow, 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵🛍️ 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔 𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗘 — 𝗖𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗥𝗜Come shop, and support AFSP-RI! Bring a frie...
10/09/2026

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 Tomorrow, 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬𝘁𝗵

🛍️ 𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔 𝗖𝗔𝗨𝗦𝗘 — 𝗖𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗥𝗜
Come shop, and support AFSP-RI! Bring a friend, enjoy the day, and help raise funds that support AFSP-RI. Thank you to A City on A Hill Events LLC for hosting this event to support the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention Rhode Island.
Cumberland Columbus Day Craft Fair and Vendor Event
A City on A Hill Events LLC

💙 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿: 𝗔 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻We are incredibly grateful to Horizon Healthcare P...
10/09/2026

💙 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗮 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿: 𝗔 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗥𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
We are incredibly grateful to Horizon Healthcare Partners (HHP) for supporting both our Newport and Northern Rhode Island Out of the Darkness Walks, but their partnership with AFSP-RI goes far beyond Walk Day. Together, we work year-round to build awareness and increase access to life-saving resources.

𝗛𝗛𝗣 𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗴𝗼-𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟵𝟴𝟴 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀, helping us keep information about the 988 Su***de and Crisis Lifeline on hand to share with the community.

We stand alongside one another at the State House to advocate for legislation supporting 988. We collaborated with HHP to organize tours of the 988 call center, giving community members and legislators a closer look at this critical resource and the people behind it.

HHP staff participate in our annual AFSP-RI Partner Forum, bringing their experience and perspective to help shape our goals and identify opportunities to strengthen su***de prevention across Rhode Island. AFSP has also partnered with HHP to provide Talk Saves Lives: Introduction to Su***de Prevention training to hundreds of HHP partner staff.

Through these shared efforts, we continue to build community connections, raise awareness, and work toward a future where more Rhode Islanders can access the support they need.

We are proud to work alongside Horizon Healthcare Partners and grateful for their commitment to our shared vision of saving lives and bringing hope to Rhode Island communities.

Their partnership reminds us that when organizations come together, we can reach more people and let them know there is someone to call and that support is available.

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲: 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿-𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀.

Sometimes, reaching out is the hardest step. You can be the person who takes that step for yourself or someone you care ...
10/07/2026

Sometimes, reaching out is the hardest step. You can be the person who takes that step for yourself or someone you care about.

Save the number. Share it with someone you love. And remember: help is available, and you are not alone. 💙

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