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The challenges we faced this year have been unprecedented, as individuals, andas an organization dedicated to suicide prevention. Our 2020 Annual Reportshines a spotlight on all the critical work we accomplished for our missionthis past fiscal year, both before and during the rise of COVID-19.

We are always proud of the achievements made possible by our dedicated anddetermined volunteers and donors, and our staff; and through our hard-workingnetwork of local chapters across the country. However, this year is special,as we all came together to #KeepGoing, and ensure that even during a globalpandemic, our commitments to research, programs, advocacy, and community-ledevents continued to provide much-needed support, connections and understandingfor all those who are impacted by mental health and suicide prevention.

This year’s Annual Report offers an illuminating snapshot of the progresswe’ve made, even in the face of unique obstacles. Here, you’ll find remarkableVolunteer Spotlight stories and videos that show how people rose to thechallenge of making a difference, raising awareness of our cause and making animpact on those around them.

You’ll read how we:

became a national source of information and guidance as we all collectively weathered the strains on our mental health caused by the pandemic

took steps to address and elevate the mental health and suicide prevention needs among underserved populations

delivered our in-person Education and Loss & Healing programs virtually, as well as creating a new presentation, “Enhancing Mental Health During COVID-19”

funded 43 new suicide prevention research studies, bringing our total current investment in research to $20 million

successfully advocated for passage of the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act, which designated 9-8-8 as the three-digit, easy-to-remember phone number

shifted our Out of the Darkness Walks into physically safe Out of the Darkness Experiences, helping our communities to feel supported and to stay connected to one another

There is reason for hope: the U.S suicide rate fell slightly in 2019, thefirst annual decline in two decades. It’s a small decrease, and it's for aperiod prior to the pandemic. Nonetheless, it is encouraging and holds thepromise of saving many more lives.

You can read more about our inspiring efforts this year, none of which wouldbe possible without the support of you, our AFSP Family. We encourage you toread, watch, and share this very special Annual Report with those in yourcommunity, along with the message behind this year’s theme: #KeepGoing.

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