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AFSP Greater Central New York

Living the mission to save lives and bring HOPE to those affected by suicide in the Greater Central NY Region

About the AFSP Greater Central New York 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.

The Greater Central NY Chapter includes the following Counties: Broome, Cayuga, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Herkimer, Lewis, Jefferson, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego, Otsego, Schoharie, Tioga, and Tompkins.

Meet your Greater Central New York Chapter Board! Welcome Video 

Chapter contact

Karen Heisig
Area Director
[email protected]
(315)664-0346

Upcoming events and activities

  • Soul Shop for Black Churches - Capital Region NY

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Norwich, New York (NY)

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  • L.E.T.S. Saves Lives

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Lansing, New York (NY)

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Clay, New York (NY)

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Virtual, Northeastern Division

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Binghamton, New York (NY)

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Herkimer, New York (NY)

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  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - West Oneonta, New York (NY)

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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 - Virtual Through a Jewish Lens

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  • Talk Saves Lives - For Latinx and Hispanic Communities

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  • L.E.T.S Save Lives

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  • Cornell University Campus Walk

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

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Community programs

Find a full list of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's community programs for suicide prevention

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Get help

Find support for yourself or those who may be at risk for suicide

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Learn the facts

Learn about suicide, including risk factors and warning signs, statistics and treatment, and how to report about it responsibly.

Take pride in your mental health journey

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.

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