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!
Suicide is the 11th leading cause of death in the United States. To prevent suicide, we need to understand it first. Funds raised at the Out of the Darkness Community Walks directly support research, advocacy efforts, and educational programs in schools, workplaces, and communities across NY as well as loss and healing support for those affected by suicide.
Register today and you're taking the first step to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. It's free, quick, and easy to make a real impact. Invite your family, friends, colleagues, classmates, and neighbors to join you!
Click the links below to get started!
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
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) 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.
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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.