It’s our mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Nationally, we are known for our research, on the local level, we are active in prevention education, advocacy, and support for suicide loss survivors. We are a voluntary health organization, and we serve the entire state of South Dakota.
Research: We are the largest private funder of suicide research, allowing us to discover better ways to prevent suicide. Our international research program is shaping prevention efforts around the world
Prevention Education: We deliver suicide preventions programs such as Talk Saves Lives and It’s Real: Teens and Mental Health to schools, communities, and workplaces, showing people how to help those who may be struggling. We delivered more programs in South Dakota last year than ever before!
Advocacy: Our chapter advocates pursue policies at federal and state levels to increase funding for suicide prevention research, mental health services and mandated teacher training.
Support: We support people who have been affected by suicide though programs like Healing Conversations, International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, and other programs.
We hope you can give on South Dakota Gives Day (December 3rd). Your donation helps our local South Dakota Chapter save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.
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https://supporting.afsp.org/campaign/SouthDakotaGivesDay