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

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)

National Suicide Prevention Month may be ending soon, but the theme of “Looking Out for Each Other” is always relevant.

Especially as we head toward fall and winter, times of year that can contribute to heightened stress for many, it is so important that we continue to find ways to connect with each other. Connection is one of the most important tools in the fight against suicide.

This year, there is still time to join one of our Out of the Darkness Walks, learn how you and your community can best support survivors of suicide loss, sign up to become a Volunteer Advocate, or make a quick visit to the AFSP Action Center to demand action from your federal and state public officials in a matter of minutes. You can learn more about each of these opportunities, and others, at the links below.

Connect With AFSP

This September, here are just a few ways you can get involved with AFSP’s community:

Join a Community Walk near you! AFSP's Out of the Darkness Walks bring nearly a quarter of a million people together each year, sending the message that suicide can no longer exist in the shadows, and raising much-needed awareness and funds for this leading cause of death.

Register for tomorrow’s Caring Communities presentation. At 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, September 30, attend a presentation of Caring Communities: Guidance for Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss –– AFSP’s new education program about how to support someone who has experienced a recent loss to suicide.

Save the date for The Summit. Taking place from 2–4:15 p.m. ET on Tuesday, October 28, The Summit will give attendees an opportunity to learn more about our new health equity initiative, The Upright. This will be the first of three gatherings, bringing together local and national experts who are connecting communities and driving change in the suicide prevention field.

Shop the Happiness Project capsule! For National Suicide Prevention Month, Happiness Project is donating 100% of profits from its limited-edition AFSP x Happiness Project Hoodie + Tee directly to AFSP. This September, every purchase helps us fund our mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.

Learn about our new Hard Hat Courage initiative. In partnership with Bechtel, AFSP founded Hart Hat Courage to confront high rates of suicide in the construction community, and to evolve the industry into one that prioritizes mental health alongside physical safety.

Advocate for mental health! Visit our Action Center to learn how you can help ensure that federal and state public officials prioritize lifesaving mental health and suicide prevention programs.

For our most recent events, make sure to check our national calendar.

Support suicide prevention by donating to AFSP today!

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