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.

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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

December 7
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day – Virtual, LGBTQIA+ Communities
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Featured Programs

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 help save lives.

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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.