AFSP Capital Region New York
The Capital Region NY Chapter of AFSP was formally chartered in May 2006 and serves 15 counties in northeastern New York State: Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, St. Lawrence, Warren, Washington.
About the AFSP Capital Region New York Chapter
May is Mental Health Month!
Check our our Programs button for upcoming virtual and in-person offerings of Prevention Education programs this month!
Hike for Hope - Cody's Climb
NEW LOCATION for 2025 only - Register today HERE.
Hike Away the Dark/Construction Hike for Hope
Join us at Thacher Park on June 7th for a twilight hike along the escarpment!
All are welcome, and special focus on our new construction industry intiative.
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 Capital Region Chapter of AFSP was formally chartered in May 2006 and serves 15 counties in Northeastern New York State. Since its inception, the chapter engages in a careful strategic planning process managed by a local Board of Directors who are committed to addressing the public health issue of suicide. Collectively, we embrace our responsibility to educate others about suicide prevention. 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.
Chapter contact
Missy Stolfi, M.Ed. (she/her) Area Director, Capital Region New York
[email protected]
(518) 791-1544
Upcoming events and activities
Featured Programs
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.
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day documentaries
Each year a documentary about suicide loss is included as part of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. Previous documentaries can be found here.
Practical information for immediately after a loss
The immediate aftermath of a loved one’s suicide is a challenging, confusing, and painful time. The information below will help get you through the first few days with a better understanding of the things you’re likely to face.
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Stories and updates
Suicide Prevention Advocates Raise Their Voices for Expanded Mental Health Services
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and the 12th leading cause of death in New York.