About American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The first charity that Nostalgiathon has chosen to mention as our Charity of the Month is the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). Along with our mentioning on our Podcasts which you can find here, we will be writing a short article about the organizations chosen for our Charity of the Month.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention was founded in 1987 and as their name suggests they strive to prevent suicides and provide assistance to those suffering from the effects of suicide. They are one of the largest suicide prevention organizations in the United States.
Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide
Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.
AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies:
+Funding scientific research
+Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention
+Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention
+Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide
Led by CEO Robert Gebbia and headquartered in New York, and with a public policy office in Washington, D.C., AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states with programs and events nationwide. AFSP celebrates 30 years of service to the suicide prevention movement.
Suicide prevention and mental health awareness is a goal that is very important to me, as many of the most important people in my life suffer from depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions. If you have a mental health condition, know that you are now alone.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255); or text TALK to 741741 to text with a trained crisis counselor from the Crisis Text Line for free, 24/7
To know more about the AFSP head over to https://afsp.org/
-Chandler Wright (Cawright)
*Nostalgiathon is not in anyway affiliated with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention