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AFSP Capital Region New York

The Capital Region 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 Capital Region New York Chapter

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

In-person and virtual events are being offered across our Chapter for suicide loss survivors to join in a day of compassion, understanding, hope, and healing. Click on each event location below for details and to pre-register for free.

Albany

Military/Veteran/First Responders

Plattsburgh

Queensbury

Saratoga Springs

Schenectady

Troy

Virtual - Northeastern Division of AFSP

Virtual - Through a Jewish Lens on November 24th

New Volunteer Orientation in November

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The Capital Region NY Chapter includes the following counties of Northeastern New York State: Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, St. Lawrence, Warren, and Washington.

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 Capital Region 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)
Area Director, Capital Region New York
[email protected]
(518) 791-1544

Upcoming events and activities

  • VA SAVE

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  • AFSP 101 Volunteer Orientation - Capital Region NY Chapter

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  • Talk Saves Lives — Latinx & Hispanic Communities

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  • L.E.T.S. Saves Lives

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Queensbury, New York (NY)

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - SUNY Albany, New York (NY)

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Military, Veterans, and First Responders Albany, New York ...

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Virtual, Northeastern Division

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Plattsburgh, New York (NY)

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Troy, New York (NY)

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Saratoga Springs, New York (NY)

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Schenectady, New York (NY)

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Virtual American Sign Language (ASL)

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Virtual Through a Jewish Lens

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  • Talk Saves Lives - For Latinx and Hispanic Communities

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  • L.E.T.S Save Lives

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  • Siena College Campus Walk

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  • SUNY Adirondack Campus Walk

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  • Skidmore College Campus Walk

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  • Hike for Hope - Cody's Climb

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

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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.

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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.

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Stories and updates

Suicide Facts and Figures New York 2019

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.