AFSP Delaware
The work we do focuses on educating our communities about mental health and suicide prevention, advocating for public policy, and offering support for suicide loss survivors. Join us for the annual Dover and Wilmington Out of the Darkness Walk!
About the AFSP Delaware Chapter
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Delaware Chapter is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.
Across Delaware, we work to raise awareness, provide education, support those impacted by suicide, and connect communities to resources. Our work is powered by volunteers, supporters, and community partners who are committed to making a difference.
Get Involved in Delaware
There are many ways to support suicide prevention in our state — from volunteering and participating in events to helping spread awareness in your community.
One simple and impactful way to show your support is through the Delaware Suicide Prevention license plate.
Volunteer with AFSP Delaware
Our work across Delaware is powered by dedicated volunteers who are passionate about making a difference.
Whether you want to support events, help spread awareness, or take on a leadership role, there is a place for you in this work.
Why Volunteer?
When you volunteer with AFSP Delaware, you:
- Help bring lifesaving education to your community
- Support individuals and families impacted by suicide
- Play a direct role in raising awareness and saving lives
Get Started
Ready to get involved?
Drive Hope Across Delaware
You can make a difference every time you get behind the wheel.
The Delaware DMV now offers a Suicide Prevention specialty license plate, and every plate helps fund AFSP Delaware’s mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.
Turn $50 into Lifesaving Impact
A one-time $50 specialty plate includes a $35 contribution to AFSP Delaware, supporting programs, education, and outreach across our state.
Every plate helps:
- Expand suicide prevention education
- Support individuals and families impacted by suicide
- Bring hope to communities across Delaware
Get Your Plate
Getting your plate is simple:
- Visit any Delaware DMV location
- Select Background Type: Suicide Prevention
- Complete your registration
👉 Learn more: dmv.de.gov
Why It Matters
This initiative was made possible by the Staley family in honor of their loved one, Jason. Their advocacy is helping bring awareness, conversation, and hope to communities across Delaware.
Take Action Today
This is more than a license plate.
It’s a visible reminder that hope matters and help is always within reach.
Drive hope. Save lives.
👉 dmv.de.gov
Join Us in Bringing Hope to Delaware
There are many ways to make a difference.
Whether you choose to volunteer, participate in an event, or show your support through the Suicide Prevention license plate, you are helping us save lives and bring hope to communities across Delaware.
Together, we can create a culture where mental health is prioritized and no one feels alone.
Chapter contact
[email protected] Kimberly Ramsey
Delaware Chapter Board Chair
[email protected]
302-584-3559 Tammy English
AFSP Director of Small Chapter Development
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7793519583
Upcoming events and activities
Featured Programs
It’s Real
It’s Real is a documentary featuring the stories of six college students from across the country.
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.
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.
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Stories and updates
Finding Hope Through Religion: Together, We Can Stop Suicide in the Queer Community
As a queer Christian, I see how much pain and suffering my queer siblings face, and the statistics around suicide in the LGBTQ community are heartbreaking. Through organizations such as AFSP and The Trevor Project, I have learned so much about suicide prevention in the LGBTQ community.
Volunteer Spotlight: Victoria Sweeney, on How to Talk About Suicide
To get involved, find your local chapter and check out the volunteer opportunities at the array of programs and events offered year-round!
AFSP Suicide Prevention Advocates Hold First State Capitol Day in Dover
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and the eleventh leading cause of death in Delaware.