AFSP Florida Panhandle
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.
About the AFSP Florida Panhandle 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.
The Florida Panhandle Chapter covers Bay, Calhoun, Dixie, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Hamilton, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Leon, Liberty, Madison, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Suwannee, Taylor, Wakulla, Walton and Washington.
Our Chapter is committed to providing as many prevention programs as we can to our community. We are pleased to offer Talk Saves Lives, Talk Saves Lives for Workplaces, L.E.T.S Save Lives, Finding Hope: Guidance for Supporting Those at Risk, It's Real: College Students and Mental Health, It's Real Teens and Mental Health for middle and high schools, and More Than Sad for parents and educators virtually and free of charge. We routinely do programs for businesses of all sizes, conferences, PTAs, school, community organizations, faith groups, and more!
Volunteering with the Panhandle Chapter
We are always looking for people who are passionate about suicide prevention to join our wonderful team of volunteers. We are flexible with the roles and the time you can give to the cause. Our volunteers are the heart of the organization, and make all that we do possible. If you are interested in volunteering with us, please complete our Volunteer Application.
Upcoming Educational Programs
Learn about upcoming educational program presentations at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Panhandle Chapter, including virtually delivered programs by visiting our "EVENTS" tab at the top of this page!
Request an Educational Program Presentation or Resource Table
The AFSP Panhandle Chapter offers many community programs for suicide prevention to individuals, organizations, and employers across the Florida Panhandle. If you or the group you represent is interested in having an AFSP Representative at your event with educational resource materials or hosting a presentation, educational program, or professional training, please complete our Program Request Form.
Request Educational Materials
Hosting an awareness event or fundraising for AFSP within your school or local community? Please visit www.afsp.org/store to order materials and have educational resources sent directly to you!
For Urgent Assistance
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 9-8-8 or chat 988lifeline.org.
Chapter contact
Wendy Thompson Area Director, North Florida and Panhandle
[email protected]
352-932-1060
Jessica Toy Programs Manager, Florida
[email protected]
Upcoming events and activities
Featured Programs
More Than Sad
More Than Sad has taught over a million students and educators how to be smarter about mental health.
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.
Join the AFSP Florida Panhandle Chapter
Stories and updates
Florida Panhandle Board of Directors
Board of Directors
Suicide Prevention Advocates Raise Their Voice for Mental Health in Tallahassee
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and the eighth leading cause of death in Florida.