AFSP Illinois

Crisis # 988 or text TALK to 741-741. Mission: Save Lives & Bring Hope to those Affected by Suicide

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#WalkWednesday inspiration: "I walk because I want to show people that we are strong together." 🦾

Be part of the Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk on October 3 at Montrose Harbor. Help us bring #HOPE to our community. 💙

Registration and info: https://t.co/rhAAW7uv5A

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You belong here. 💙 We #HOPE you sign up to #WalkWithUs at one of our Out of the Darkness Illinois Community Walks in 2026 — everyone's welcome!

Learn more about our Community Walks and how to get involved with AFSP at https://t.co/cvgX1VfwIl. #WalkWednesday

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Looking back at last year's @bankofamerica @chimarathon, our Race AFSP Team truly went the distance — raising over $900,000 for suicide prevention. Their passion and dedication showed just how much this community can achieve together. https://t.co/XsPSWONA83 #GlobalRunningDay

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AFSP's Construction Hike for Hope brings crews, families, and communities together to raise awareness and take action for mental health.

📍 Hidden Lake Forest Preserve (Downers Grove) & Pere Marquette State Park (Grafton)
📅 Saturday, June 13
💻 https://t.co/pQnTt0KaiD

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In 2024, men were 4X more likely to die by suicide than women.

This #MensHealthMonth, let's remember that seeking help is a sign of strength. By supporting one another, fighting suicide, and challenging stigma, we can build a future where no one suffers alone.

Artwork: Dan Lee

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It's National Smile Day — and these two give us plenty of reasons to smile! 😀

Meet Maggy Kucera, volunteer lead for the Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk, and her mom, Linda.

Join them at the 2026 Chicagoland Walk by registering now: https://t.co/rhAAW7uv5A

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There is no "right way" to grieve. What matters is knowing you don't have to move through it alone. Join us at the Long-Term Survivors of Suicide Loss Summit this July in Baltimore.

— Register: https://t.co/vzcygwFXzy
— Learn about Healing Conversations: https://t.co/whZDhWvdkZ

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Reminder: You are worthy just as you are.

You don't need to prove anything to anyone. Never forget how much value you bring to the world just by existing. 💜⭐

Artwork by fvadesign (on Instagram)

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The Why We Walk wall at our Out of the Darkness Community Walks is a space for our community to honor and remember loved ones, with each message serving as a personal tribute. For more on #OOTDCommunityWalks and our Illinois Chapter, visit https://t.co/cvgX1VfwIl.

#WalkWednesday

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Our loved ones live forever in our hearts.

The people we love never truly leave us. At AFSP, we honor them by sharing their stories — and they inspire us to continue the work that saves lives and brings #HOPE to our communities. 💙

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It's okay to feel stress. 💙

Find a moment this weekend — even if it's just a minute — to take a break and check in with yourself.

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🚑 During National EMS Week, we're honoring all the emergency personnel who support communities across Illinois — including those who share their time and care at our Out of the Darkness Community Walks. Looking to get involved? Find an OOTD Walk near you: https://t.co/6kCp8tqKJM

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"I walk because my life has been touched by suicide too many times. It is always a comfort to me to know there are others who have had the same experiences. We can learn to heal together."

Join our community of #HOPE. Register for an #OOTD Community Walk: https://t.co/6kCp8tqKJM

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As we celebrate #NationalEMSWeek, we're grateful for the partnerships that help keep our communities safe.

During 2025 Rail Safety Week, our Executive Director Angela Cummings joined Elmwood Park Police and @Metra to promote rail safety awareness and connect with area riders.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month — a time to focus on well-being, break the stigma around mental health, and support one another. Remember, you are not alone. 💙 💜 https://t.co/cvgX1VfwIl

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We can't talk about Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month without talking about mental health. 💙

It is critical that the AAPI community feels empowered to reach out for help and that they have access to culturally relevant care.

Artwork by Steffi Tsai

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Everyone deserves access to mental health care — and we mean everyone.

Minority Mental Health Awareness Month highlights the urgent need in our country for equitable, accessible resources, care, and support for all.

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Out of the Darkness Walks are where so many people first experience the power of our AFSP community. Every step we take together gives us #HOPE and brings us closer to a #WorldWithoutSuicide.

Walk with us at the Chicagoland Walk on Saturday, Oct. 3: https://t.co/rhAAW7uv5A 💙

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Sign up for the Illinois Construction Hike for Hope by May 31 and you'll be entered to win a Hard Hat Courage long‑sleeve t‑shirt. Our Hike for Hope takes place on June 13 in both Downers Grove and Grafton.

👷‍♂️ Register now: https://t.co/vtoAdGuqZC

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Registered for the Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk? Take the next step and make your monthly Walk donation to become a member of the Carry Hope Club. Members receive special fundraising gifts + a collectible coin to carry #HOPE: https://t.co/rhAAW7uv5A

#WalkWednesday