AFSP Northeastern New York
The Northeastern NY Chapter of AFSP was formally chartered in May 2006 and serves 15 counties in northeastern New York State: Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, St. Lawrence, Warren, Washington.
About the AFSP Northeastern New York Chapter
Walk With Us this Fall!
Our walks are rain or shine!
Keep an eye on our walk emails and this site for any changes if weather worsens. Please dress for weather and comfort on walk day.
North Country Walk on Sept 26th
Schenectady Walk on Sept 26th
Capital Region Walk for R.I.T.A. on Sept 27th
Columbia-Greene Walk on Oct 3rd
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
Join thousands of suicide loss survivors who are gathering at events across the world. International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, also known as Survivor Day, encourages friends and family of those who have died by suicide to come together for healing and support. These special events allow loss survivors to connect with a community of people who understand their unique loss, and to find hope through shared experience.
Join us.
For individual event details in our chapter and to register for free, click here.
November 14th - Saratoga Springs (in person)
November 14th - L.E.T.S. Survive Suicide Loss for Black & African American Communities (virtual)
November 21st - Troy (in person)
November 21st - Queensbury (in person)
November 21st - Schenectady (in person)
November 21st - Plattsburgh (in person)
November 22nd - Through A Jewish Lens (virtual)
TBD - Albany - College/University Focus (in person)
About Us
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.
The Northeastern NY Chapter of AFSP was formally chartered in May 2006 and serves 15 counties in Northeastern New York State. Since its inception, the chapter engages in a careful strategic planning process managed by a local Board of Directors who are committed to addressing the public health issue of suicide. Collectively, we embrace our responsibility to educate others about suicide prevention. 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
Missy Stolfi, M.Ed. (she/her) Executive Director, Northeastern New York
[email protected]
(518) 791-1544
Upcoming events and activities
Featured Programs
Healing Conversations:
Personal Support for Survivors of Suicide Loss
Healing Conversations gives survivors of suicide loss the opportunity to speak with volunteers, who are themselves loss survivors.
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day documentaries
Each year a documentary about suicide loss is included as part of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. Previous documentaries can be found here.
Practical information for immediately after a loss
The immediate aftermath of a loved one’s suicide is a challenging, confusing, and painful time. The information below will help get you through the first few days with a better understanding of the things you’re likely to face.
Join the AFSP Northeastern New York Chapter
Stories and updates
Within Us: Using Art to Bring People Together for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
We are never alone in the fight to support mental wellbeing, prevent suicide, and support those affected by suicide. It’s my honor to use art to establish an open and safe space, share stories, and normalize open dialogue around this often taboo topic in the community.
Suicide Prevention Advocates Raise Their Voices for Expanded Mental Health Services
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and the 12th leading cause of death in New York.