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Dutchess & Ulster Out of the Darkness Community Walk

AFSP Hudson Valley/Westchester

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 Hudson Valley/Westchester 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

Maria Idoni
HudsonValley/Westchester Area Director
[email protected]
914.610.9156

Upcoming events and activities

  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day – Virtual, LGBTQIA+ Communities

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  • Talk Saves Lives - For Latinx and Hispanic Communities

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  • Talk Saves Lives - NYMC

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  • Talk saves Lives: Firearms

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  • L.E.T.S Save Lives

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  • Talk Saves Lives - NYMC

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  • Soul Shop for Black Churches

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  • Soul Shop for Black Churches

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  • Talk Saves Lives - NYMC

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  • Talk Saves Lives - NYMC

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  • Vassar College and Marist College Campus Walk

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  • Talk Saves Lives - NYMC

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  • Hike for Hope - Bear Mountain, NY

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  • Talk Saves Lives - NYMC

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  • Talk Saves Lives - NYMC

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

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About AFSP

Learn about the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and our mission to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.

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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.

Apply for an AFSP Research Grant

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention research grants support studies that will increase our understanding of suicide or test treatments and other interventions that save lives.

Join the AFSP Hudson Valley/Westchester Chapter

Stories and updates

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Bringing Hope to Other Loss Survivors Has Helped Me Heal

In 2008, at the age of 20, Judy Battista’s son Daniel died by suicide. Met with love and support from her community, she was invited to an Out of the Darkness Walk. Later that year, she attended her first International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day (also known as Survivor Day) event and began volunteering for AFSP.