At AFSP, our mission is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.

You can read Keon's full story here, and learn more about the L.E.T.S. Save Lives program here. In addition, AFSP offers a range of mental health and suicide prevention resources for people of color. We encourage you to explore the list below and share it with your community:

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. This moment serves as a reminder that it's important to consider the unique mental health factors that impact historically marginalized and underserved racial and ethnic groups. This July, we're shining a spotlight on life-saving information and resources specifically focused on mental health among people of color.

For a recent article on our Real Stories blog, Keon Lewis wrote about supporting the pilot launch of AFSP's new education program L.E.T.S (Listening, Empathy, Trust, and Support) Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Black and African American Communities:

"What makes L.E.T.S. Save Lives such a vital program is that it helps to foster new conversations about mental health and suicide prevention for the Black community," Keon wrote. "From the creators of the content to the presentation’s imagery, this program has been created by and for Black people and resonates in a unique way with its audience."

Soul Shop for Black Churches is a one-day workshop designed to equip leaders of Black faith communities –– such as clergy, staff, lay pastors, and faith-based clinicians –– with resources and guidance needed to foster hope and healing in their communities
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Latinx and Hispanic Communities, available in English and Spanish, is a presentation created to address the impact of mental health and suicide on Latinx and Hispanic people in the U.S., and to guide participants toward culturally competent mental health resources
Elevating Voices for Long-Lasting Change is an AFSP town hall series dedicated to addressing the mental health and suicide prevention needs of underrepresented communities. Explore the webpage to find past panel discussions like "Culture and Mental Health in South Asian Communities," "Preventing Suicide in Native American Communities," and much more
"As an Asian American, I Know the Impact Cultural Heritage Can Have on Mental Health" –– Read this recent article on our Real Stories blog, written by AFSP North Dakota volunteer Sarah Dixon-Hackey: "In addition to working through the connection between my own mental health, racial heritage, and immigrant background, I have also aimed to help others do the same."
Our "Supporting Diverse Communities" webpage includes a list of resources and programs regarding mental health and suicide prevention among people of color –– including a range of shareable social graphics highlighting important information for underserved communities
Coming soon! Stay tuned for the release of our new podcast, Strong Talk, hosted by AFSP Vice President for Health Equity and Engagement Victor (Vic) Armstrong, MSW. Each episode, Vic and his guests will discuss issues of equity and access as they pertain to mental health and substance use

This month, our goal is to bring more people's attention to mental health and suicide prevention among marginalized groups –– and most importantly, to connect underserved communities with much-needed, culturally competent care. We hope you use these resources to learn more and find support, and share them widely with your communities.

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