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Resources for Survivors of Suicide Loss
Resources for Survivors of Suicide Loss
You are not alone. Suicide affects millions each year, and thanks to our donors and volunteers—many of whom are loss survivors themselves—we can provide these resources to help you heal.
Become a Volunteer!
Become a Volunteer!
AFSP National Capital Area Events & Programs
AFSP National Capital Area Events & Programs
The National Capital Area Chapter serves the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. areas.
Spring into Hope! April 16 - 30
Spring into Hope! April 16 - 30
Construction Hike for Hope - May 30, 2026
Construction Hike for Hope - May 30, 2026
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Walk #OutoftheDarkness to Fight Suicide
Walk #OutoftheDarkness to Fight Suicide
Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in the fight to stop suicide. Register today for an Out of the Darkness Community Walk near you!
Join Team AFSP NCAC for Run The Greenway - May 3, 2026
Join Team AFSP NCAC for Run The Greenway - May 3, 2026
Lace up and get ready to make an impact at this year’s Run The Greenway, supporting Loudoun’s incredible non-profits! Join us on Sunday, May 3, 2026, for the 6th annual 5K, 10K, and Kids Fun Run on the Dulles Greenway, the only day you can hit th...
Lifesavers Appreciation Celebration - May 6, 2026
Lifesavers Appreciation Celebration - May 6, 2026
Join Team AFSP NCAC for the Overnight Walk in Chicago - June 13 - 14, 2026
Join Team AFSP NCAC for the Overnight Walk in Chicago - June 13 - 14, 2026
Please donate to #StopSuicide!
Hard Hat Courage: Confronting Suicide in Construction
Hard Hat Courage: Confronting Suicide in Construction
Hard Hat Courage is the construction industry's collective commitment to save lives by making it safe to talk about mental health every day, on every job site.
Mental Health Resources for Asian American & Pacific Islander Communities
Mental Health Resources for Asian American & Pacific Islander Communities
May is Asian Pacific Heritage Month in the United States─a celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander communities. As we honor the contributions and importance of AAPI heritage, it’s important to recognize the role of culturally competent care in promoting the wellbeing and mental health of minority communities.
Elevating Voices Podcast
Elevating Voices Podcast
Through our ongoing series, Elevating the Voices in Our Field with Expertise in Diverse Communities, AFSP is convening experts in mental health and suicide prevention from diverse communities to help elevate voices, improve public understanding of their range of experiences, and support their unique needs.
Strong Talk Podcast
Strong Talk Podcast
Welcome to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Podcast Channel, the official podcast home for Strong Talk, Ask Dr. Jill, and Elevating Voices—three unique series focused on mental health, suicide prevention, and health equity.Str...
Military and Veteran suicide prevention | AFSP
Military and Veteran suicide prevention | AFSP
Talk Saves Lives: Supporting Our Veterans
Talk Saves Lives: Supporting Our Veterans
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention is a community-based presentation that covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to help save lives.
LGBTQ mental health and suicide prevention | AFSP
LGBTQ mental health and suicide prevention | AFSP
AFSP is dedicated to preventing suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people. As a public health organization, AFSP believes that it is our individual and collective responsibility to support the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ people.
Advocate to #StopSuicide
Advocate to #StopSuicide
Our Action Center helps you stay up to date on the state and federal bills that need your support
Caring Communities | Support for Survivors of Suicide Loss
Caring Communities | Support for Survivors of Suicide Loss
Caring Communities: Guidance for Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss is a one-hour presentation, available in-person or virtually, designed to provide participants with information, resources, and practical guidance on how to support someone who has experienced a recent loss to suicide.
DC News Now | Living Local DMV Interview: NCAC Survivor Day Events
DC News Now | Living Local DMV Interview: NCAC Survivor Day Events
National Capital Area Survivor Day Events with the AFSP
AFSP National Capital Newsletters
AFSP National Capital Newsletters
Bipartisan Lawmakers, Advocates Condemn Shutdown of 988 LGBTQ+ Crisis Lifeline
Bipartisan Lawmakers, Advocates Condemn Shutdown of 988 LGBTQ+ Crisis Lifeline
As a Queer Person and Suicide Loss Survivor, I've Learned There's Strength in Vulnerability
As a Queer Person and Suicide Loss Survivor, I've Learned There's Strength in Vulnerability
Something Bigger Than Myself: Reflections on Suicide Prevention and National Volunteer Week
Something Bigger Than Myself: Reflections on Suicide Prevention and National Volunteer Week
Community DC | Ellen Shannon | AFSP | DC101 | Community DC
Community DC | Ellen Shannon | AFSP | DC101 | Community DC
Building resilience
Building resilience
Ethical Reporting Guidelines for Media
Ethical Reporting Guidelines for Media
Randomized Controlled Trial of a Strategic Disclosure Intervention for Suicide Attempt Survivors
Randomized Controlled Trial of a Strategic Disclosure Intervention for Suicide Attempt Survivors
Respect and Love Are Lifesaving
Respect and Love Are Lifesaving
Develop a Plan for Recovery
Develop a Plan for Recovery
Regaining My Dedication to Suicide Prevention Advocacy After a Second Loss
Regaining My Dedication to Suicide Prevention Advocacy After a Second Loss
Talk Away the Dark | AFSP
Talk Away the Dark | AFSP
Suicide is a leading cause of death. It doesn't have to be.
Suicide is a leading cause of death. It doesn't have to be.
Write a Letter
Write a Letter
Time and Distance: The Key to Firearm Suicide Prevention
Time and Distance: The Key to Firearm Suicide Prevention
The Front of the Line
The Front of the Line
Connecting with Other Survivors of Suicide Loss
Connecting with Other Survivors of Suicide Loss
"My Lived Experience"
"My Lived Experience"
Creating an Impact in Diverse Communities
Creating an Impact in Diverse Communities
Talk Saves Lives TM
Talk Saves Lives TM
AFSP Stories: Mother's Day
AFSP Stories: Mother's Day
Bring suicide prevention to your school
Bring suicide prevention to your school
What to do when someone is at risk
What to do when someone is at risk
L.E.T.S. Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Black and African American Communities
L.E.T.S. Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Black and African American Communities
Supporting diverse communities
Supporting diverse communities
Healing Conversations: Personal Support for Survivors of Suicide Loss
Healing Conversations: Personal Support for Survivors of Suicide Loss
Ask Dr. Jill: Supporting Women’s Mental Health | In honor of Women’s History Month, Ask Dr. Jill will be taking questions from the community about women’s mental health. For this special episode, AFSP’s... | By Mental Health on The MightyFacebook
Ask Dr. Jill: Supporting Women’s Mental Health | In honor of Women’s History Month, Ask Dr. Jill will be taking questions from the community about women’s mental health. For this special episode, AFSP’s... | By Mental Health on The MightyFacebook
How to Talk to Your Professors About Your Mental Health
How to Talk to Your Professors About Your Mental Health
Depression Is What I Have, Not Who I Am
Depression Is What I Have, Not Who I Am
Thanksgiving When You Don’t Feel Thankful: Reclaiming Tradition After a Suicide Loss
Thanksgiving When You Don’t Feel Thankful: Reclaiming Tradition After a Suicide Loss
One Foot in Front of the Other: Training for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Overnight Walk in Memory of Our Son
One Foot in Front of the Other: Training for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Overnight Walk in Memory of Our Son
Brent Smith Interview with Mike Jones from DC101
Brent Smith Interview with Mike Jones from DC101
The Conversation I’ve Dreaded
The Conversation I’ve Dreaded
Bring suicide prevention to your school
Bring suicide prevention to your school
Returning to School After a Suicide Loss: For Teens
Returning to School After a Suicide Loss: For Teens
Preventing Veteran Suicide Is Everyone’s Business
Preventing Veteran Suicide Is Everyone’s Business
Suicide prevention research
Suicide prevention research
Depression, Surviving Suicide Loss, and LGBTQ-Affirmative Care
Depression, Surviving Suicide Loss, and LGBTQ-Affirmative Care
How To Encourage Someone To See A Therapist
How To Encourage Someone To See A Therapist
Safe Speaking About Suicide
Safe Speaking About Suicide
Safe Reporting on Suicide Prevention
Safe Reporting on Suicide Prevention
Shinedown wants fans to be loud about mental health: 'Worst thing you can do is be quiet'
Shinedown wants fans to be loud about mental health: 'Worst thing you can do is be quiet'
Join the DC101 + Leidos One More Light Walk Team
Join the DC101 + Leidos One More Light Walk Team
Healing Conversations: Personal Support for Survivors of Suicide Loss
Healing Conversations: Personal Support for Survivors of Suicide Loss
Become an Advocate for Suicide Prevention
Become an Advocate for Suicide Prevention
Meet AFSP-George Washington University!
Meet AFSP-George Washington University!
988: The Lifeline
988: The Lifeline
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Seeking Help
Support After Loss
Support After Loss
Meet NCAC's Chapter Leadership
Meet NCAC's Chapter Leadership
Supporting Diverse Communities
Supporting Diverse Communities
LGBTQ+ Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
LGBTQ+ Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Preventing Suicide in Military Families
Preventing Suicide in Military Families
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