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The grassroots work we do focuses on eliminating the loss of life from suicide by: delivering innovative prevention programs, educating the public about risk factors and warning signs, raising funds for suicide research and programs, and reaching out to those individuals who have lost someone to suicide.
As a part of AFSP's growing nationwide network of chapters, we bring together people from all backgrounds who want to prevent suicide in our communities. Families and friends who have lost someone to suicide, vulnerable individuals, mental health professionals, clergy, educators, students, community/business leaders, and many others energize our chapter
Our Chapter's focus is to address unmet needs in the local market and bring new programs for suicide prevention and survivor outreach. Specifically, we have identified educational needs within these areas: survivors of suicide loss, colleges, clinicians and community awareness.
Local Advocacy: Sending delegates to Austin to advocate for legislation aimed at reducing the suicide rate both in Texas and across the country, including major mental health care reform and to increase funding for suicide prevention research (NIH).
Research Connection: Part of the funds we raise go to help fund national research and development of new programs for suicide prevention and support for those who lose loved ones to suicide.
Out of the Darkness Community Walk: Hosting the annual community walk on Saturday, October 1st to raise awareness, spotlight resources & encourage involvement in the goal of reducing suicides by 20% in 2025. The walk set record numbers for number of participants & funds raised for research and education.
Annual Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Conference: Held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving Day, this robust conference provides insight, interaction and inspiration to help survivors of suicide loss move forward in their grief journey. With attendance of around 200, the conference is the largest in the country.
Survivor Outreach Program: Our trained peer support volunteers are all suicide loss survivors who know firsthand how difficult it can be to find your way in the aftermath of a suicide. Upon request, they are available to speak with you by phone, in person (limited availability), by video call (Google Hangout, Skype, Facetime), or via email.
AFSP raises awareness, funds scientific research and provides resources and aid to those affected by suicide.
Members of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities, and other minority groups often face disproportionate inequities in care, support or mental health services in this country. Systemic racism and historical barriers and inequities have left particular ethnic, racial and minoritized populations facing trauma, loss, bias, social disparities and other unique challenges that have gone unsupported and largely unaddressed. We at AFSP are committed to rectifying this by working with diverse communities, organizations and policy makers to ensure that mental health resources that are culturally relevant are equitably available across the nation.
Organization name
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - North Texas Chapter
Causes
Community Improvement, Mental/Behavioral Health
Operating Budget
$500,000 - $999,999
Counties Served
Wise, Tarrant, Somervell, Rockwall, Parker, Palo Pinto, Navarro, Montague, Kaufman, Johnson, Hunt, Hood, Grayson, Fannin, Erath, Ellis, Denton, Dallas, Cooke, Collin
Equity Statement
Equity Statement
Address
5250 HWY 78 STE 750 #490