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AFSP Arkansas

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 Arkansas Chapter

Welcome to the Arkansas Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention where our mission is to Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by 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 Arkansas Chapter was honored to receive the 2023 Chapter of the Year Small Market at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Leadership Conference in January. We thank all our volunteers, sponsors, donors, and supporters for making this recognition possible.

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Chapter contact:

Jacqueline Sharp
Area Director
[email protected]
(501) 297-8016
Dawn Porter
Programs Manager
[email protected]
(501) 430-0314

Upcoming events and activities

  • ASIST Training at AR Children's Hospital

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  • ASIST Training at AR Children's Hospital

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  • Northwest Arkansas Walk

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  • Northeast Arkansas Walk

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  • ASIST Training at Arkansas Children's Hospital

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  • ASIST Training at Arkansas Children's Hospital

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  • Little Rock Walk

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  • Texarkana Walk

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Benton, AR 72015, Arkansas

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Little Rock, Arkansas

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Bentonville, Arkansas

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Virtual American Sign Language (ASL)

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  • ASIST Training at Arkansas Children's Hospital

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  • ASIST Training at Arkansas Children's Hospital

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  • ASIST Training at Arkansas Children's Hospital

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  • ASIST Training at Arkansas Children's Hospital

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

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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 fight suicide.

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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.

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.

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Stories and updates

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Sometimes Blessings Can Come From Tragedies

AFSP Arkansas - Meet our Board Chair, Karen Pantello

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Meet the Arkansas Junior Board of Directors

Our Junior Board of Directors work with our Chapter Board to develop resources and implement programs and activities within the state of Arkansas to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide

Board of Directors 2023

Meet the Arkansas Chapter Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors work to develop resources and implement programs and activities within the state of Arkansas to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.

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Jeremiah Davenport Raises Awareness & Funds for Suicide Prevention

Jeremiah Davenport & the AAC Raise Awareness and Funds for Suicide Prevention

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Improving the Healthcare System as a Project 2025 Champion

To me, #MentalHealth4All means that everyone has access to support and that we normalize making the time and space to ask our friends and family how their mental health is doing.