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The David Farber ASPIRE Center is on a mission to develop the region’s leading suicide prevention center. In a crisis? Text or call 988 for help.

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10/08/2025

Last night, we were honored to celebrate the endowment of the Evelyn Asplundh Fellowship in Clinical Psychology! Through an extraordinary gift from many, many members of the Asplundh family, the will have the opportunity to train generations of exceptional psychology postdoctoral fellows in evidence-based care for su***de prevention. Our goal, as always, is to provide the best care possible for all we serve, and this gift enables us to do so in the most meaningful way and impactful way.

Congratulations to Daria Williams, PsyD, as our inaugural fellow!

Thank you to all who have contributed to this growing endowment for your continued support and generosity. We will always strive to honor Evelyn’s name in all we do.

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10/06/2025

A huge thank you to those who supported or joined our team for the 2025 Out of the Darkness Walk! Because of your support and generosity, we raised over $19,000 for su***de prevention and were honored as a VIP team 🌟

If you missed this event or want to support and learn more about the lifesaving work we do, please join us for our Open House on October 30th from 4-6pm! Details at the link in our bio

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09/19/2025

It’s Su***de Prevention Month and our experts are out and about providing training throughout the area and sharing the important resources available through the David Farber ASPIRE Center.

Dr. Daria Williams, our Post-Doctoral Fellow, attended the DREAM Integrated Primary Care (IPC) Conference, where she shared information about the referral pathway she created with Nemours Children’s- Philadelphia.

Center Director, Dr. Matt Wintersteen, presented to the Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia’s staff about su***de warning signs and risk assessment.

Clinical Director .LucasZullo also presented for the Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Grand Rounds at Zucker Hillside Hospital on “Applying an Intersectional and Trauma-Informed Lens to Su***de Prevention.” Zucker Hillside is part of , the largest health system in the state of New York, which serves over 10,000 youth at risk for su***de each year.

It doesn’t have to be su***de prevention month to learn how to care for those most at risk!
Visit the website link in our bio to find out more.

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09/18/2025

Here's an update on our team for the Philadelphia AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk. Thanks to all who have already donated or have joined our team.

We need your help to meet our goal! To sign up for our walk team or to make a donation, visit afspwalks.donordrive.com/teams/371458

09/18/2025

Center Director, Dr. Matt Wintersteen, offered our “Foundations” training to behavioral health providers, social workers, clergy, and law enforcement officers on Monday (NJ). He will be back there next Tuesday for a reprise. To learn more about “Foundations” and other trainings offered through the center, please visit our website link in our bio.

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09/17/2025

Today is National Physician Su***de Prevention Day. Physicians have one of the highest rates of su***de of any profession, but su***de can be prevented by learning the warning signs, sharing su***de prevention resources, checking in, and creating a culture of wellbeing in medical settings.

Visit NPSADay.org to learn more and access su***de prevention resources for physicians.

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08/30/2025

Supportive relationships. Feeling connected at school. Access to mental health care. Identify affirming spaces. These aren’t just concepts- they’re lifelines for youth who may be struggling.

Listening without judgement, creating safe spaces, and checking in regularly can make a big difference in the lives of young people as they transition back to school.

08/22/2025

The School District of Philadelphia's Office of Prevention and Intervention has created a Wellness Coloring Book to help kids and their caretakers explore emotions and strengthen mental wellbeing together. This is a great tool to start a conversation with your child about their mental health during the transition back to school.

It’s never too early to start talking with your child about their mental health. Access this free resource here: www.philasd.org/prevention/wp-content/uploads/sites/153/2025/06/Mental-Health-Coloring-Book.pdf

08/18/2025

On Friday, Clinical Director Lucas Zullo conducted a training for Emergency Department mental health staff working at the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughters in Norfolk, Virginia. This all day training was titled “Foundations in Su***de Prevention: A Trauma Informed Approach” and taught staff evidence-based approaches to enhance care for youth at risk for su***de.

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08/18/2025

Did you know? Every Philadelphia public school includes the Student Assistance Program (SAP)- a free, early-intervention support service available to all K-12 students. Even if you’re not in Philadelphia, most districts in the Commonwealth have a Student Assistance Program- visit pnsas.org to learn about resources in your area.

SAP teams are staffed by trained school & agency professionals and help identify concerns like substance use or mental health struggles and connect students and families with appropriate supports. This guide, created by the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services , outlines how to access SAP services in Philadelphia.

08/16/2025

When young people feel seen, valued, and connected, they’re more likely to reach out for help, and less likely to experience suicidal thoughts or behaviors.

Research shows that strong social connections can be powerful protective factors against su***de. Here’s how we can foster community with young people:

-Check in on your friends, children, and students, even when they seem “fine”
-Create space for honest conversations
-Celebrate identity and authenticity
-Remind people in your life that they matter.

08/14/2025

Social media is often a big part of teens’ lives, but when they’re on it too frequently, studies show a link to increased rates of bullying, sadness or hopelessness, and even suicidal thoughts or planning.

We encourage you to support healthy social media habits in teens. Here’s some tips;

✅Talk early and often about social media usage, and ask open questions
✅Stay involved by scrolling together and sharing reactions with one another
✅Model healthy social media habits by showing your own balanced tech usage
✅Set consistent boundaries like screen-free times or using parental controls

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