American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Massachusetts Chapter

08/24/2025

Your donation saves lives.

83 cents of every donor dollar directly supports our four focus areas: research, education, support, and advocacy.

Register for an Community Walk near you and join us in raising life saving funds at afsp.org/walks

08/23/2025

Su***de loss grief is complex – and it can be difficult to know how to support those in need.

Our new program, “Caring Communities: Guidance for Supporting Survivors of Su***de Loss,” provides expert guidance for those supporting a loved one experiencing su***de loss.💙

Learn more about Caring Communities: afsp.org/caringcommunities

08/22/2025

Together, we can help ***de.

08/21/2025

Approximately 24,000 college students attempt su***de each year.

After losing her child, Jessica, to su***de, Kristen has committed to honoring her daughter and fighting su***de on college campuses by introducing AFSP programming and best practices to these institutions.

"While there will always be a hole in our hearts, I have hope for positive change. With organizations like AFSP and the wisdom of other survivors of su***de loss, it is my deepest wish that we can continue to help make an impact on how college campuses approach those at risk for su***de."

Read the blog: https://afsp.org/story/making-college-campuses-safer-from-su***de

08/20/2025

Hispanic communities face unique challenges due to social factors that can affect mental health.

That's why we're excited to announce the launch of our new Spanish-language website. This is a milestone moment to help raise awareness among Spanish-speaking communities about mental health and su***de prevention, and to help them find the resources and support needed to thrive in the face of mental health conditions and su***de.

Visit es.afsp.org to learn more.
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Las comunidades hispanas enfrentan desafíos únicos a causa de factores sociales que pueden afectar la salud mental.

Por eso, nos complace anunciar el lanzamiento de nuestro nuevo sitio web en español. Este es un momento importante para ayudar a generar conciencia entre las comunidades de habla hispana sobre la salud mental y la prevención del suicidio, así como ayudarles a encontrar los recursos y el apoyo necesarios para superar las afecciones de salud mental y el suicidio, y llevar vidas plenas.

Visita es.afsp.org para obtener más información.

08/19/2025

All your feelings are valid, including those that are difficult or unexpected. Allow yourself to feel whatever comes.

08/18/2025

It can be difficult to remember your strength when you're struggling but, we promise, you got this. Keep going.💙

08/17/2025

There is no one way to grieve a su***de loss – it looks different for everyone.

In our new program, “Caring Communities: Guidance for Supporting Survivors of Su***de Loss,” you’ll learn about su***de's impact on loss survivors and practical ways to support them.

Learn more: afsp.org/caringcommunities

08/17/2025

Good luck to all the runners at the Falmouth Road Race tomorrow! Thank you for raising an amazing $13,640 for to ***de. 💙 🙌

We can’t wait to cheer you on and celebrate your accomplishments! ✨

08/16/2025

Dr. Ewa Czyz tracked the daily experiences of three adolescents after a su***de attempt and found that the relationship between suicidal urges and coping varied significantly from person to person. This reinforces what we already know: clinical care and support must be personalized to meet people where they are. Not every path to healing looks the same, and what helps one person might not be what helps another.

Everyone copes in their own way — and research shows just how important that individuality is. 🧠💙

Read the full study: https://afsp.org/grant/advancing-short-term-prediction-of-suicidal-behavior-among-high-risk-youth-real-t

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08/15/2025

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08/14/2025

Friends, family members, neighbors, and coworkers walk side-by-side, supporting each other and in memory of those we've lost.

Together, we can save lives and bring hope to those affected by su***de. 💙Register for an Community Walk today:

I'm supporting American Foundation for Su***de Prevention!