American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - New Jersey Chapter

06/12/2026

Supporting LGBTQ+ people is su***de prevention.

This , AFSP launched Pride Pathways: Su***de Prevention for LGBTQ+ Communities and Allies, a 90-minute presentation designed to deepen understanding of how su***de impacts the LGBTQ+ community.

Intended for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies, participants will learn how to:
🏳️‍🌈 Identify how to create protective environments for LGBTQ+ communities at home, school, and work
💙 Identify LGBTQ+ su***de prevention resources
✨ And more

Join us for Pride Pathways: Su***de Prevention for LGBTQ+ Communities and Allies on one of the following dates:
💻 June 15th at 4p.m. ET 🔗 https://pridepathwaysnatl.attendease.com/
💬 June 25 at 8:30 p.m. ET 🔗 https://pride-pathways-natl2.attendease.com/

06/10/2026

Friendly reminder: your emotions do not have to fit into a perfect little box. 📦❌ It is 100% okay to be both!

Life can throw obstacles at us, and holding space for both your struggles and your strengths is a healthy part of understanding it all. Give yourself some grace today, you’re doing the best you can. 🩹💫

📲 Tag a friend who might need a gentle reminder on their feed today or save it for later!

06/09/2026

Every day, take pride in the strength it takes to navigate your own mental health path. We are with you, and you are worth it! 🌱💫🏳️‍🌈

🎨 Artwork by Wednesday Holmes

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06/08/2026

Yesterday, AFSP NJ was proud to participate in the Asbury Pride Parade and Festival, joining thousands of people in celebrating love, inclusion, and community. 🌈💙

Our team marched in the parade and spent the day connecting with attendees at our vendor table, sharing mental health and su***de prevention resources, information about our programs, and ways to get involved in our mission.

It was especially meaningful to see so many of our community partners, supporters, and sponsors represented throughout the event. Your commitment to creating safer, more connected communities helps make conversations around mental health possible.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table, shared their stories, picked up resources, or simply said hello. Together, we’re building a culture where people know they are seen, supported, and never alone.

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06/05/2026

Research tells us that Black men are experiencing increasing rates of su***de in recent years. 💙

By integrating digital health strategies, such as ecological momentary assessment (EMA) using smartphones, to assess individuals’ experiences in social environments, including instances of racial discrimination, the goal is greater understanding of experiences that increase Black men’s risk for su***de.

Help us continue funding this critical research and consider making a gift at afsp.org/give

06/04/2026

This , AFSP is hosting its first national, public presentation of Pride Pathways: Su***de Prevention for LGBTQ+ Communities and Allies, aiming to deepen understanding of su***de’s impact on the LGBTQ+ community. 🏳️‍🌈

Join us on one of the following dates:
💻 June 15th at 4p.m. ET 🔗 https://pridepathwaysnatl.attendease.com
💬 June 25 at 8:30 p.m. ET 🔗 https://pride-pathways-natl2.attendease.com

06/04/2026

We all have a role to play in preventing LGBTQ+ su***de.

This , AFSP is excited to launch Pride Pathways: Su***de Prevention for LGBTQ+ Communities and Allies, a 90-minute presentation designed to deepen understanding of how su***de impacts the LGBTQ+ community.

Intended for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies, participants will learn:
🏳️‍🌈 How su***de affects the LGBTQ+ community
⚠️ How to recognize su***de risk factors, protective factors, and warning signs
💙 And more

🔗 Learn more at afsp.org/pridepathways

06/02/2026

Assemblywoman Andrea Katz published a powerful op-ed in NJ.com sharing her personal story of losing her mother to su***de and why New Jersey must continue investing in mental health crisis services.

Assemblywoman Katz has been a vocal champion for mental health, su***de prevention, and strengthening New Jersey's crisis response system. We were honored to have her join us during a recent legislative walkthrough of one of New Jersey's Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Centers, where she saw firsthand the impact these services have on individuals and families in crisis.

As New Jersey continues to strengthen the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and the broader Crisis Continuum of Care, advocates and policymakers must work together to ensure that help is available when and where it's needed most.

Thank you, Assemblywoman Katz, for your leadership, advocacy, and commitment to improving mental health care across our state. 💙

Read her op-ed here: https://www.nj.com/opinion/2026/05/nj-assemblywoman-i-lost-my-mother-to-su***de-heres-how-im-fighting-to-save-our-mental-health-crisis-centers.html

Families need immediate support as social media intensifies an already growing crisis.

06/02/2026

What an incredible day at our Construction Hike for Hope! 💙🥾

On Sunday, advocates, industry professionals, families, and community members came together to raise awareness for mental health and su***de prevention in the construction industry.

The construction community faces some of the highest rates of su***de among all professions, making conversations around mental health, support, and hope more important than ever. Every step taken on the trail was a reminder that we are stronger when we come together, support one another, and break the stigma surrounding mental health.

Together, more than 250 people joined us and helped raise over $65,000 to support AFSP's mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by su***de.

Thank you to everyone who attended, volunteered, sponsored, donated, and helped make this event possible. Because of you, we are building a culture where it's okay to ask for help and where no one has to struggle alone.

📅 Save the Date: Construction Hike for Hope returns on May 16, 2027!

06/02/2026

In 2024, su***de-related deaths were four times higher among males than females.

This , let’s remember that seeking help is a sign of strength. By supporting one another, fighting su***de, and challenging stigma, we can build a future where no one suffers alone.

Artwork by Dan Lee