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AFSP Washington

The work we do focuses on eliminating the loss of life from suicide by: delivering innovative prevention programs, educating the public, raising funds for suicide research and programs, and reaching out to those who have lost someone to suicide.

About the AFSP Washington 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.

The AFSP Washington Chapter brings 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

Lisa Gallegos
Executive Director, Washington
[email protected]
(206) 459-7617
Samantha Williams
Fundraising Manager, Washington
[email protected]
(206) 643-5385

Upcoming events and activities

  • AFSP WA - Talk Saves Lives: LGBTQ

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  • AFSP WA - Talk Saves Lives: LGBTQ

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  • AFSP's Pride Pathways National Event

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  • AFSP Suicide Bereavement Facilitator Training - Virtual (Adult Track)

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  • AFSP Suicide Bereavement Facilitator Training - Virtual (Adult Track)

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  • AFSP Suicide Bereavement Facilitator Training - Virtual (Adult Track)

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  • AFSP WA - Talk Saves Lives: LGBTQ

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  • Pride Pathways - AFSP National Presentation

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  • Washington Construction Hike for Hope

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  • AFSP WA - Talk Saves Lives: LGBTQ

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  • AFSP Suicide Bereavement Facilitator Training - Virtual (Adult Track)

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  • AFSP Suicide Bereavement Facilitator Training - Virtual (Adult Track)

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  • AFSP Suicide Bereavement Facilitator Training - Virtual (Adult Track)

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  • AFSP WA - Talk Saves Lives: LGBTQ

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  • AFSP Suicide Bereavement Facilitator Training: Children and Teens - Virtual

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  • AFSP Suicide Bereavement Facilitator Training: Children and Teens - Virtual

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  • AFSP Suicide Bereavement Facilitator Training: Children and Teens - Virtual

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  • Spokane Walk

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  • Whatcom County Walk

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  • Pierce County Walk

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  • Eastside King County Walk

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  • AFSP WA - Talk Saves Lives: LGBTQ

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  • Gray's Harbor County Walk

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  • Seattle Walk

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  • AFSP WA - Talk Saves Lives: LGBTQ

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  • Looking for even more? See all AFSP virtual programs across the country.

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I've lost someone

You are not alone. Suicide affects millions each year, and thanks to our donors and volunteers—many of whom are loss survivors themselves—we can provide these resources to help you heal.

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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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988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

AFSP supports increases in federal and state funding for the 988 crisis response system, including the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and its network of independently operated state and local crisis centers.

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Stories and updates

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Advocacy Action Days in Washington State

Advocacy Action Days in Washington State 2026

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Volunteer at our Out of Darkness Walk

Join and volunteer at one of the Out of Darkness Walk!!

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Supporting Suicide Prevention Policy at Washington State Capitol Day

When our 15-year-old daughter, Nina, died by suicide in September 2016, my wife Dawn and I could have hidden the cause of her death and remained silent. Instead, we chose to bring our story out of the darkness to help others.