AFSP National Capital Area
The AFSP National Capital Area Chapter serves the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. areas.
About the AFSP National Capital Area Chapter
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's (AFSP) mission is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. With a nationwide presence, we lead the fight to stop suicide through research, education and community programs, advocacy, and support for those impacted by suicide. The National Capital Area Chapter (NCAC) serves Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., working to create a culture in our community that is smart about mental health.
We here at the AFSP-NCAC are at the forefront of suicide prevention. As a voluntary organization, our grassroots efforts engage families, mental health professionals, community and local business leaders, school administrators, and others interested in supporting our mission. Funds raised support our lifesaving work.
Please join us in the fight to stop suicide and give the gift of hope by volunteering, registering for an event or program, advocating, donating, sponsoring, or sharing about our organization!
Chapter contact
Executive Director
[email protected] Kelly Mahoney
Special Events Manager
[email protected]
Upcoming events and activities
Featured Programs
Talk Saves Lives™
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention is a community-based presentation that covers the general scope of suicide, the research on prevention, and what people can do to fight suicide.
It’s Real
It’s Real is a documentary featuring the stories of six college students from across the country.
More Than Sad
More Than Sad has taught over a million students and educators how to be smarter about mental health.
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Stories and updates
National Capital Area Community Walks Fight Suicide: Register Today!
Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in the fight to stop suicide. Register today for an Out of the Darkness Community Walk near you!
Volunteering with AFSP-NCAC!
When you volunteer with AFSP-NCAC, you join thousands who share your passion for saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. Learn more about how to get involved, and become a critical part of our mission.
Meet the NCAC Leadership
Meet the AFSP NCAC Board of Directors, striving toward a world without suicide one step at a time right here in the National Capital Area!
AFSP George Washington University Student Group
Learn more about the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) student chapter at The George Washington University, and how to get involved! Our mission is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Together we believe we can create a GW culture that is smart about mental health.
AFSP National Capital Newsletters
Chapter News
Local Resources for Seeking Help / Encontrar Ayuda
Learn more about local suicide prevention resources for those struggling and looking for mental health support in the national capital area.
Local Resources for Loss Survivors in the National Capital Area
View information about local resources for those who have been affected by suicide loss living in the National Capital Area (Washington, D.C. metro area and Northern Virginia).
To Help Others Cope with Suicide Loss, I First Had to Forgive Myself
A few years after college, I moved to Washington, D.C. to pursue a career as a physician assistant. To stay involved in suicide prevention, I began volunteering with AFSP’s National Capital Area Chapter. A year later, I joined the chapter board and in 2018 became its chair.
Does Everything Really Happen for a Reason?
While I still struggle with the concept of whether everything happens for a reason, my own experiences have led me to this conclusion: that while we cannot ever fully control the negative experiences that happen in our lives, we can use them to shape our lives and paths for the better.