AFSP Illinois
The Illinois Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention focuses on eliminating the loss of life from suicide through education, research, outreach, and advocacy.
About the AFSP Illinois 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.
Resources
Bring Education to Your Community
Order FREE suicide prevention materials
Request a Speaker to Present AFSP Programs
Conversations of Courage: a caregiver-guided activity journal for the child of suicide loss
Get Involved!
Out of the Darkness Chicagoland Walk - walk, volunteer, sponsor or donate!
For further information or inquiries, email [email protected].
For media inquiries please contact The Ripson Group at 312-493-5921.
Supporting AFSP allows the organization to continue its important work to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP focuses on support, advocacy, research and education initiatives to raise awareness about suicide prevention.
Chapter contact
Executive Director
[email protected]
312.890.2377 Diana Cazares
Fundraising Manager & Director, Chicagoland Out of the Darkness Walk
[email protected]
(312) 802-9714 Luma Bonilla-Webster
Programs Manager
[email protected]
630-746-5142
Upcoming events and activities
Featured Programs
L.E.T.S. Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Black and African American Communities
L.E.T.S. Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for the Black Community is a presentation designed to reduce cultural stigma, foster conversations about mental health, and raise awareness of suicide prevention for individuals who identify as Black or African American.
Learn about suicide prevention research
Thanks to our donors, we are the largest private funder of suicide prevention research
Advocate for suicide prevention
Learn how American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Volunteer Advocates are helping our public policy office in Washington, D.C. to pass suicide prevention policies that will save lives.
Understanding Firearms and Suicide Prevention
Firearms are involved in over 50% of all suicides in the U.S., and AFSP is leading the effort to educate firearm owners to prevent this leading cause of death. Suicide also accounts for most firearm deaths in the U.S.
Join the AFSP Illinois Chapter
Stories and updates
AFSP Illinois Chapter Leadership
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Illinois Chapter Volunteer Chapter Board
Illinois Media
AFSP Illinois Chapter Media Appearances
I Am Still Elana's Mom
Like many people who are suicide loss survivors or who have lived experience, I find that devoting myself to suicide prevention work sustains me. I continue my connection with Elana in everything I do for AFSP. I am still Elana’s mom.
Illinois Loss and Healing Videos
Watch our volunteers, Erika Barber and Edmond Yomtoob, speak about loss and healing in these videos.
Volunteer Spotlight: Dimple Patel, on Advice for Young People
To get involved, find your local chapter and check out the volunteer opportunities at the array of programs and events offered year-round!
Bringing the Results of Suicide Prevention Research to Local Communities: A Spotlight Interview with Meg Graf
Meg Graf of Illinois discusses her personal connection to the cause, and how her community has benefited from the program.