About our AFSP chapters

The grassroots work we do focuses on eliminating the loss of life from suicide by: delivering innovative prevention programs, educating the public about risk factors and warning signs, raising funds for suicide research and programs, and reaching out to those individuals who have lost someone to suicide.

As a part of AFSP’s growing nationwide network of chapters, we bring together people from all backgrounds who want to prevent suicide in our communities. Families and friends who have lost someone to suicide, vulnerable individuals, mental health professionals, clergy, educators, students, community/business leaders, and many others energize our chapters.

Click on the image to the left to learn what chapter you belong to!

Check out our partners in education across the state!

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Your AFSP Texas Team

Ryan Newcomb		Tracy Sommers	Cammy Hazim
North Texas Area Director	Central Texas	West Texas Area Director	South Texas and Southeast Texas Executive Director
rnewcomb@afsp.org	courtney.collins@afsp.org	tsommers @afsp.org	chazim@afsp.org

How can I get involved?

Join us for a Community Walk!

The Community Walks, held in hundreds of cities across the country, are the core of the Out of the Darkness movement, which began in 2004. These events give people the courage to open up about their own connections to the cause, and a platform to create a culture that’s smarter about mental health. Friends, family members, neighbors and coworkers walk side-by-side, supporting each other and in memory of those we’ve lost.

Now, more than ever, it’s important to be there for one another and take steps to safeguard our mental health and prevent suicide.

Registration for 2024 walks is closed, but all walks are still accepting donations through December 31st. Selects a walk below and make your donation today!

Permian Basin Walk| 10/19/24

Austin Walk| 10/26/24

DFW Metro | 10/26/24

Denton & Collin County Walk| 11/02/24

El Paso Walk| 11/02/24

Tyler Walk| 11/02/24

San Antonio Walk| 11/02/24

Greater Houston Area Walk| 11/09/24

Volunteer!

Volunteers are the heart of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. These dedicated champions of suicide prevention care deeply about the cause, and they reach people in communities everywhere by delivering education and support programs, walking to raise awareness and funds, advocating for life-saving policies, and so much more. When you volunteer with AFSP, you join thousands who share your passion for saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. Learn more below about how to get involved and become a critical part of our mission. Click the your chapter's volunteer application link below.

West Texas | North Texas | Central Texas | South Texas | Southeast Texas

Join us for an Upcoming Program

We’re offering free education programs every month. All the programs scheduled below are virtual and available to register now. Want to bring one of these programs to a workplace, school, or community near you? Reach out to your local AFSP Chapter!

Volunteer 101 | November 14th at 6pm

Talk Saves Lives - Seniors | November 21st at 12pm

Talk Saves Lives - Training for Presenters | December 11th at 6pm

Sign up to be a field advocate

Become an advocate for suicide prevention

By signing up as a volunteer Field Advocate, you will become a vital part of AFSP’s large grassroots advocacy network and be given the resources and tools to speak out for suicide prevention and mental health at all levels of government.