AFSP Western Pennsylvania
The Western PA Chapter serves 25 counties in the western part of the commonwealth, and is fueled by the efforts of our volunteers in our mission to Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide.
About the AFSP Western Pennsylvania Chapter
The Western PA Chapter serves 25 counties in the western part of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and is fueled by the efforts of our volunteers to help Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide. The counties we cover include:
Allegheny | Armstrong | Beaver | Bedford | Butler | Cambria | Cameron | Clarion | Clearfield | Crawford | Elk | Erie | Fayette | Forest | Greene | Indiana | Jefferson | Lawrence | McKean | Mercer | Somerset | Venango | Warren | Washington | Westmoreland
Pennsylvania Suicide Data
https://afsp.org/facts/pennsylvania
The grassroots work we do focuses on eliminating the loss of life from suicide by delivering innovative prevention programs which educate the public about risk factors and warning signs, raising funds for suicide prevention research, advocating for change in public policy to support mental health initiatives, and supporting those individuals who have lost someone to suicide.
Learn more about AFSP by clicking the link below.
https://afsp.org/about-afsp/
Chapter contact
Suzie Cook Area Director for Western Pennsylvania
[email protected]
Doug Bishop Board Chair for the Western PA Chapter
[email protected]
412-260-4249
Upcoming events and activities
Featured Programs
More Than Sad
More than Sad provides suicide prevention education to families and schools who support teenagers, teaching adults to recognize warning signs in teens, start a conversation, and get them help.
It’s Real
It’s Real: College Students and Mental Health is a documentary featuring the stories of six college students from across the country, with an accompanying facilitator guide to support its use in educational programming.
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.
Military and Veteran suicide prevention
AFSP supports legislation that prioritizes suicide prevention for Veterans, Service members, and their families.
Confronting Suicide in the Construction Industry
Bechtel and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention partner to prevent construction worker suicides.
LGBTQ+ mental health and suicide prevention
AFSP is dedicated to preventing suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people. As a public health organization, AFSP believes that it is our individual and collective responsibility to support the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ people.
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.
988 Crisis Response System
Call, text, or chat 988 anywhere in the U.S. for a free, confidential, 24/7 caring connection to a national network of state and local crisis contact centers and services.
Suicide prevention resources
Find resources for suicide prevention for your or someone you know.
Suicide prevention research
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention supports strategic investments in suicide prevention, education, and research to help lower the rate of suicide.
After an attempt
Your journey of healing is one that many have been on and survived. Your life matters.
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.
Suicide loss resources
Find resources for suicide prevention for you or someone you know. We also provide additional resources supporting diverse communities, the LGBTQ community, and the military as well. General resources are also available.
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
Each year, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention supports hundreds of large and small events around the world, in which survivors of suicide loss come together to find connection, understanding, and hope through their shared experience.
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.
Find a mental health professional
Who is a mental health professional, and how can they help? This page provides an overview, and resources for finding mental health providers in your area.
Advocacy Resources
Find resources to help new and seasoned advocates become more familiar with AFSP’s Public Policy Priorities and ways to make a difference as a volunteer Field Advocate with AFSP.
Our Impact
By collecting and leveraging data in strategic and thoughtful ways, we are able to measure the impact of our efforts in communities across the country.
Join the AFSP Western Pennsylvania Chapter
Stories and updates
Western PA #OOTD Walks
Western PA #OOTD Walks
Meet the Western Pennsylvania Board of Directors
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.
Partner/Sponsor Out of the Darkness Walks
The fight against suicide can make you a hero. It is more important than ever to support mental health, and we invite you to join our movement to prevent suicide. By partnering with you, the Western PA will be able to reach and serve more people through our life saving programs and resources.
Western Pennsylvania Chapter Volunteer Opportunities
Learn more about how you can volunteer with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Western PA Chapter
Spotlight on Chapter Volunteers
Volunteers are the Heart os AFSP!
Find a Support Group
Find a support group near you
How Can I Help Support AFSP in Their Mission?
Want to find out more about getting involved with AFSP Western PA? Here are resources about presentations, sponsorship opportunities, and volunteering!
Robyn Shares her Journey to AFSP
Chapter Board Member shares her story on how she got involved with AFSP