American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
(Program)
* Provides information on support groups or online support groups for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. www.afsp.org/coping-with-suicide/find-support/find-a-support-group
* Increases awareness about prevention, warning signs and the psychiatric illnesses most often responsible for suicide. This vital information has been disseminated to community groups, educators, parents, students and concerned individuals.
* Reduces suicide rates through initiating and participating in projects to develop, implement and evaluate innovative approaches to suicide prevention.
* Works closely with support group facilitators, first responders, clergy members, mental health professionals and others in the community, to help survivors cope with their loss, their pain, their questions and their journey of healing.
* Alerts public officials, legislators and national and community leaders to important suicide research and prevention initiatives and is a strong advocate for the needs and goals of the survivor community.
* Increases awareness about prevention, warning signs and the psychiatric illnesses most often responsible for suicide. This vital information has been disseminated to community groups, educators, parents, students and concerned individuals.
* Reduces suicide rates through initiating and participating in projects to develop, implement and evaluate innovative approaches to suicide prevention.
* Works closely with support group facilitators, first responders, clergy members, mental health professionals and others in the community, to help survivors cope with their loss, their pain, their questions and their journey of healing.
* Alerts public officials, legislators and national and community leaders to important suicide research and prevention initiatives and is a strong advocate for the needs and goals of the survivor community.
Eligibility: Call for information.
Application Process: Call or visit website.
Required Documentation: None.
Fees: No fee for service.
United States.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
(Agency)
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education, and advocacy and reaching out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide.
120 Wall Street
11th Floor
New York NY 10038
Website: www.afsp.org
Hours: Call for information
Disabled: Not applicable; services provided off-site
Contact
Toll Free:
Email: inquiry@afsp.org
Website: www.afsp.org
120 Wall Street
11th Floor
New York NY 10038
