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How Your Fundraising Changes Lives
With chapters in all 50 states and D.C., AFSP is leading the fight in suicide prevention. Our mission is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. We do so by creating a culture that’s smart about mental health through education and community programs, research and advocacy, and support for those affected by suicide. Thank you for your partnership and investment in our life-saving work.
Research
We are the largest private funder of suicide research, providing a combination of Focus Grants, which identify critical areas of short-term risk, and Innovation Grants, which support groundbreaking approaches to suicide prevention. We shape suicide prevention efforts around the world through our Scientific Council and Scientific Advisors, determining which areas of inquiry warrant further investigation.
Education
We work to create a culture that’s smart about mental health by developing education programs using the latest science on suicide prevention, and implementing them across the country. In 2022, our chapters delivered more than 1,500 programs, including our signature program, Talk Saves Lives™: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention. In addition, our Prevention Education programs saw a 62% increase in participation over the previous year.
Advocacy
Through events like State Capitol Days, hosted in all 50 states and D.C., and our annual Advocacy Forum in Washington, D.C., we educate federal, state, and local leaders, shape laws and policies, and change the way we talk about suicide and mental health. We have expanded our reach across the country and now have over 50,000 Volunteer Advocates.
Support
In 2022, our chapters hosted 272 International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day events with over 6,150 attendees. At both in-person and virtual events, suicide loss survivors come together to find connection, understanding, and hope. Additionally, over 600 trained Healing Conversations volunteers offered care, resources, and experiences to recently bereaved suicide loss survivors. Healing Conversations received over 1,000 requests for connection this past year, which was a 30% increase over the previous year.
