American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
provided by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
AFSP-Western New York
PO Box 53
Pittsford NY 14226
Pittsford NY 14226
Main:
585-202-2783
Hours:
Call for information.
Email:
bwebster@afsp.org
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
199 Water Street
Floor 11
New York NY 10038
Floor 11
New York NY 10038
Main:
212-363-3500
(Administrative)
Hours:
Call for information.
Email:
info@afsp.org
* Provides information on support groups or online support groups for those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
* Increases awareness about prevention, warning signs and the psychiatric illnesses most often responsible for suicide. This vital information has been disseminated to community groups, educators, parents, students and concerned individuals.
* Reduces suicide rates through initiating and participating in projects to develop, implement and evaluate innovative approaches to suicide prevention.
* Works closely with support group facilitators, first responders, clergy members, mental health professionals and others in the community, to help survivors cope with their loss, their pain, their questions and their journey of healing.
* Alerts public officials, legislators and national and community leaders to important suicide research and prevention initiatives and is a strong advocate for the needs and goals of the survivor community.
* Increases awareness about prevention, warning signs and the psychiatric illnesses most often responsible for suicide. This vital information has been disseminated to community groups, educators, parents, students and concerned individuals.
* Reduces suicide rates through initiating and participating in projects to develop, implement and evaluate innovative approaches to suicide prevention.
* Works closely with support group facilitators, first responders, clergy members, mental health professionals and others in the community, to help survivors cope with their loss, their pain, their questions and their journey of healing.
* Alerts public officials, legislators and national and community leaders to important suicide research and prevention initiatives and is a strong advocate for the needs and goals of the survivor community.
Eligibility: Call for information.
Application Process: Call or visit website.
Required Documentation: None.
Fees: No fee for service.
Coverage Note: United States.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy and reaching out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide.