American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention IF YOU ARE IN SUICIDAL CRISIS PLEASE CALL 988 This page is not monitored 24 hours a day, and should not be used as a tool for someone in crisis.

AFSP does NOT offer crisis intervention. If you are in crisis, please call 988 or text TALK to 741741. If you are worried that someone in your life is suicidal, call the same number and they will help you. The American Foundation for Su***de Prevention’s page is a forum to communicate news and information and to create a community among individuals concerned about su***de prevention, copi

ng with su***de loss and living with a mental illness. 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. In an effort to build a supportive online space, AFSP strongly encourages users to respect fellow Facebook/Instagram members and the Terms and Conditions of Facebook, including the User Content 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:

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• Encourage conduct that would be considered a criminal offense, give rise to civil liability, violate any law or regulation
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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 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 located on the left-hand sidebar. We each bring our own experience and we invite you to share yours. While we encourage dialogue, it is important that this page remain free of judgment, criticism, and unsolicited advice, a safe place for all members of our community.

More people are reaching out for support — and 988 is answering. 💚In 2025, 988 state contact centers saw a 12% increase ...
08/23/2026

More people are reaching out for support — and 988 is answering. 💚

In 2025, 988 state contact centers saw a 12% increase in calls compared to 2024. Even better: 89% were answered in-state, which connected callers directly to local care when it mattered most.

Growth like this means two things: awareness is spreading, and people are taking that first step to find help.

If you or someone you know needs support, call or text 988, or text TALK to 741741. You don't have to be alone. 💙

This past June, we walked together through the night to stop su***de. 💙Because of you, we were able to raise $3 million ...
08/22/2026

This past June, we walked together through the night to stop su***de. 💙

Because of you, we were able to raise $3 million for su***de prevention. Help us continue making an impact and join us at our 2027 .

Save A Spot at theovernight.org

08/21/2026

This is a great question about su***de rates for men working in construction, and Hard Hat Courage has an answer.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 for free, confidential support.

62 Days of Summer is coming to a close, but it's never too late to sign up for an   Community Walk this fall!Join a Comm...
08/20/2026

62 Days of Summer is coming to a close, but it's never too late to sign up for an Community Walk this fall!

Join a Community Walk near you to raise awareness, support one another, honor and remember loved ones, and more!

Find a walk: afsp.org/walks

08/20/2026

Let's look back at our time on Capitol Hill this past May!

AFSP Public Policy Council chair, Scott Rising, highlights the priority bills from our 2026 Advocacy Forum like the:
💙 Barriers to Su***de Act
🛑 STOP Su***de Act
🎖️ Daniel J. Harvey, Jr. and Adam Lambert Improving Servicemember Transition to Reduce Veteran Su***de Act

The result? ✨ 225 Advocacy Forum participants from all 50 states, plus D.C. and Puerto Rico, met with 273 House and Senate offices. Advocates were able to ensure that:

📝 After the Advocacy Forum, 20 members of Congress cosponsored our priority bills
🚨 Over 6,700 Action Alert emails were sent to members of Congress

Your voice has the power to make impact year-round. Get involved and advocate for su***de prevention at afsp.org/advocacy

Today, LifeStance Health Foundation announced it will award $100,000 to the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (...
08/20/2026

Today, LifeStance Health Foundation announced it will award $100,000 to the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (AFSP) to extend its ongoing partnership, helping support clinical research to advance su***de prevention strategies.

"We are very grateful to LifeStance Health Foundation for its commitment to support AFSP’s research efforts, which inform every aspect of our su***de prevention work, including public awareness campaigns, policy and advocacy priorities and educational programs in communities, schools, workplaces and more,” said Robert Gebbia, CEO, AFSP.

Read the press release: https://afsp.org/story/lifestance-health-foundation-partners-with-the-american-foundation-for-su***de

Read the blog: https://afsp.org/story/lifestance-health-foundation-partners-with-the-american-foundation-for-su***de

LifeStance Health Foundation today announced it will award $100,000 to the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (AFSP) to extend its ongoing partnership, helping support clinical research to advance su***de prevention strategies.

Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body 🧠✨💙 How are you taking care of your mental hea...
08/19/2026

Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body 🧠✨💙

How are you taking care of your mental health this summer?

In honor of Su***de Prevention Month, SPRC is hosting a webinar on upstream su***de prevention for communities on Sept 9...
08/19/2026

In honor of Su***de Prevention Month, SPRC is hosting a webinar on upstream su***de prevention for communities on Sept 9 at 4 pm ET. Click the link to sign up! https://ow.ly/RkmC50ZzZ5I Su***de Prevention Resource Center ***dePrevention

After losing his father to su***de, Steve believed that su***de prevention efforts and the support of those who have los...
08/18/2026

After losing his father to su***de, Steve believed that su***de prevention efforts and the support of those who have lost someone to su***de should be national priorities.

Steve was first introduced to AFSP through his local Walk.

"From the very first event, the community walks have always been a place to share difficult stories with others, broaden public awareness and education, and find a true sense of hope."

Now, Steve is a National Board Member dedicated to fighting this leading cause of death.

Read Steve's story: https://afsp.org/story/why-i-support-afsp-it-s-complicated

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