American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Together, we can #TalkAwayTheDark and help #StopSuicide. Account not monitored 24/7. Thoughts of suicide? Call 988 or text TALK to 741741.

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Five years ago, the Moxie Pest Control family experienced a loss that changed them.

Following the death of their daughter by suicide, what began as a personal journey of grief and healing grew into a company-wide commitment to supporting AFSP.

Read: https://t.co/au7BBXbwxz

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We're inviting our #OutOfTheDarkness Community Walkers to take part in a summer-long fundraising challenge that turns small, everyday actions into real-world impact for suicide prevention. 💙☀️

Join us: https://t.co/zF0a4CjqCP

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Tom lost his brother to suicide thirteen years ago.

"Time doesn’t erase the hole in your heart that you may feel so deeply the moment that an important person in your life dies. The grief and sadness take on a different form..."

Read Tom's story: https://t.co/I0mPQzUzYx

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Join us for L.E.T.S. Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Black and African American Communities.

This presentation aims to reduce stigma and raise suicide prevention awareness for Black or African American individuals.

Register: https://t.co/IdRmnFrCZO

[American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational]

Mental health care is a necessity, not a privilege. EVERYONE deserves access to mental health care. 🫂❤️‍🩹

Suicide prevention means building a world where support is available, inclusive, and accessible to all without barriers.

🎨 Artwork by Jessica Molina

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As a citizen of a Native Nation and an AFSP Lifesaver Ambassador, Amáyá discusses the impact of suicide on Indigenous Peoples.

"There is a need for us as a community to do and be better at supporting our Indigenous Relatives, and we can."

Read: https://t.co/Ct4QrqDkwQ

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We're nearly halfway through our 62 Days of Summer fundraising challenge!

Start raising money for your Community Walk fundraiser to remind others that they are not alone and their lives matter. 💙

✨Bonus perk ✨ You can win exclusive merch!

Join us: https://t.co/zF0a4CjqCP

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Sonyia C. Richardson, PhD, LCSW, is a professor at UNC Chapel Hill.

"I have come to believe that the best suicide prevention work begins by listening, really listening, to the people most affected."

Read Sonyia's story: https://t.co/YxsoUG85vb

#MinorityMentalHealthMonth

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This #MinorityMentalHealthMonth, tune into this conversation between journalists and suicide prevention experts as they discuss how media, research, and community voices can better serve Indigenous communities.

Watch 🎥 https://t.co/xfztKsm3HW

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AFSP joined members of Congress, the Trevor Project, and advocates at a Capitol Hill press conference calling for the reinstatement of specialized 988 services for LGBTQ+ youth, also known as the Press 3 option.

Join us in taking action for LGBTQ+ youth: https://t.co/3anldg1uxd

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Today marks 4 years since the launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline! 🎉📱

This three-digit number has changed the way we access crisis support. 988 is available 24/7/365 via call, text, or chat. It is free, confidential, and always ready to listen. ❤️‍🩹

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Guns N’ Roses has partnered with Fandiem to launch a national fundraising campaign in support of AFSP, giving fans the chance to win an unforgettable VIP experience at the band’s Rose Bowl show in Pasadena, California on September 5, 2026.

Read: https://t.co/rrMDXgIMwo

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Jake Collective partnered with AFSP to better support neurodivergent youth and young adults. This initiative will help define neurocognitive and psychosocial factors underlying the heightened suicide and mental health risks in neurodivergent youth.

Read: https://t.co/yqUdEgnVxo

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@ClarkBuilds Thanks for joining us! We're grateful for this partnership 💙

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@winwithfandiem @gunsnroses @icecube If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Call or text 988 or text TALK to 741741. You are not alone 💙

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Join us for "Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Latinx and Hispanic Communities" on 7/30 at 2 pm E.T.

This presentation covers what we know about this leading cause of death, the latest research, and more.

Register: https://t.co/sTfr0Mmru0

[American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational]

Mental health hardships are everywhere, but suicide can be prevented. By making care more accessible and building inclusive support systems, we can break down these barriers and save lives. ❤️‍🩹🔗

🎨 Artwork by Jessica Molina

#MinorityMentalHealthMonth

[American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational]

Join us for "Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Latinx and Hispanic Communities" on 7/30 at 2 pm E.T.

This presentation covers what we know about this leading cause of death, the latest research, and more.

Register: https://t.co/sTfr0Mmru0

[American Foundation for Suicide Prevention @afspnational]

L.E.T.S. Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Black and African American Communities is designed to reduce cultural stigma around suicide, foster conversations about mental health, and more.

Register: https://t.co/wfEBJz3gyn

#MinorityMentalHealthMonth

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Grief is a complex emotion, but it can co-exist with emotions like joy, and that’s okay.

Advocate @AprilSimpkins_1 opens up to Vic Armstrong about losing her daughter, former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst, to suicide.

Strong Talk🎧 https://t.co/yzRMmnBUA7

#MinorityMentalHealthMonth