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AFSP Central Florida

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.

About the AFSP Central Florida 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.

Chapter contact:

Tara Sullivan Larsen
Executive Director, Central and Southern Florida
[email protected]
(407) 415-8757
Jessica Toy
Programs Manager
[email protected]
863-944-8866

Upcoming events and activities

  • Talk Saves Lives: A Brief Introduction to Suicide Prevention (FLCS)

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  • 2023 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

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  • Brevard County Walk

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  • More Than Sad: Suicide Prevention Training for Parents (FLCS)

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  • Central Florida Chapter Volunteer Orientation

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Winter Park, Florida

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

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Through a Jewish Lens

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  • Introduction to Supporting Those at Risk (FLCS)

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  • Polk County Walk

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  • Suicide Bereavement Support Group Facilitator Training- Florida (FLCS)

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  • Suicide Bereavement Support Group Facilitator Training- Florida (FLCS)

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  • 2024 WALT DISNEY WORLD® Marathon Weekend Presented by State Farm

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  • More Than Sad: Suicide Prevention Training for Parents (FLCS)

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  • Talk Saves Lives: A Brief Introduction to Suicide Prevention (FLCS)

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  • Introduction to Supporting Those at Risk (FLCS)

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  • Orlando Walk

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  • Talk Saves Lives- LGBTQ+: A Brief Introduction to LGBTQ Suicide Prevention (FLCS)

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  • Central Florida Chapter Volunteer Orientation

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  • 2024 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Presented by CORKCICLE

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  • Introduction to Supporting Those at Risk (FLCS)

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

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More Than Sad

More Than Sad has taught over a million students and educators how to be smarter about mental health.

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It’s Real

It’s Real is a documentary featuring the stories of six college students from 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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Learn about upcoming programs at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Central Florida Chapter, including virtually delivered programs.

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Meet Our Board Members: Marsha Mena

Meet Marsha Mena LCSW - Central Florida Chapter Board Member and Volunteer Coordinator

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Florida Circle of Hope - Central Florida Chapter

Circle of Hope is a passionate group of individuals dedicated to funding efforts to prevent suicide through a personal gift to the Central Florida Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

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Meet Our Board Members: Windy McCarty Van Bemmel

Meet Central Florida Chapter Board Member and Advocate, Windy.

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Acknowledging My Dark Night: My Mission to Support Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry

Construction has the second highest rate of suicide in the U.S. While we have not historically discussed mental health in construction, we are an industry that truly cares about our employees, and we must create an environment where they can share their emotions and struggles.

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Giving Thanks to Our Volunteers

We couldn’t accomplish all we do throughout the country without the support of our volunteers, many of whom have a personal connection to the cause. Their passion, support, and hard work makes all the difference and provides the backbone of community that is felt by more and more people every day.