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AFSP Missouri

The grassroots work we do focuses on eliminating the loss of life from suicide by delivering prevention programs, educating the public, raising funds for suicide research and programs, & reaching out to individuals who have lost someone to suicide.

About the AFSP Missouri Chapter

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.

Chapter contact

Phyllis Blackwelder
Area Director, Missouri
[email protected]
(314) 703-1600

Upcoming events and activities

  • Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention

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  • Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention

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  • Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention

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  • Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention

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  • Missouri Chapter Hike for Hope

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  • STL Ride for Life

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  • Cameron Walk

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  • St. Louis Walk

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  • Greene County Walk

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  • Greater Kansas City Walk - KS & MO

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  • Joplin Walk

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  • Franklin County Missouri Walk

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  • Columbia Missouri Walk

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  • Looking for even more? See all AFSP virtual programs across the country.

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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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It’s Real

It’s Real is a documentary featuring the stories of six college students from across the country.

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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.

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Stories and updates

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Volunteers Spotlight - March 2024

Lyla, Allison, and Alexis are our volunteers of the month!

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Our Leadership

Meet our dedicated professionals – the volunteers who serve on our Board of Directors, as our Executive Committee and as Chairpersons of our Committees, plus our Regional Council Chairs. Their leadership and generosity make our work in Eastern Missouri possible.

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Volunteer Spotlight - November 2023

Brin Spaunhorst is our November Volunteer of the Month

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Volunteer Spotlight - October 2023

Kerry Ogden, Volunteer October 2023

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Volunteer Spotlight - May 2023

Meet our Volunteer of the Month for May 2023, Sam Glaubitz