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AFSP Greater Philadelphia

The Greater Philadelphia Chapter is bringing people together from all backgrounds who want to prevent suicide in our communities. Join our fight to #StopSuicide in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Montgomery, Delaware county, and beyond.

About the AFSP Greater Philadelphia Chapter

We are an inclusive and openly welcoming community that serves diverse and vulnerable individuals in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties to help save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide through:

Research & Data

Education & Awareness

Advancing Public Policy 

Community Events 

Hope & Healing 

Help us reduce the suicide rate by 20% by 2025. Together we can #StopSuicide

Support our cause through volunteering and fundraising 

Chapter contact

Ashley Ralligh
Area Director, Greater Phildelphia
[email protected]
215.532.0275
Philadelphia Chapter
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Upcoming events and activities

  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day - Ambler (Greater Philadelphia), Pennsylvania (PA)

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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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  • Holy Family University Campus Walk

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  • Lower Moreland High School / Bryn Athyn College Campus Walk

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

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