AFSP Missouri
The grassroots work we do focuses on eliminating the loss of life from suicide by delivering prevention programs, educating the public, raising funds for suicide research and programs, & reaching out to individuals who have lost someone to suicide.
About the AFSP Missouri 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.
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Featured Programs
More Than Sad
More Than Sad has taught over a million students and educators how to be smarter about mental health.
It’s Real
It’s Real is a documentary featuring the stories of six college students from across the country.
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 help save lives.
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Stories and updates
Our Leadership
Meet our dedicated professionals – the volunteers who serve on our Board of Directors, as our Executive Committee and as Chairpersons of our Committees, plus our Regional Council Chairs. Their leadership and generosity make our work in Eastern Missouri possible.
Volunteer Spotlight - August 2024
Volunteer Spotlight Lauren Polley
Missouri Suicide Prevention Plan
Missouri Suicide Prevention Plan
Volunteers Spotlight - March 2024
Lyla, Allison, and Alexis are our volunteers of the month!
Volunteer Spotlight - November 2023
Brin Spaunhorst is our November Volunteer of the Month
Volunteer Spotlight - October 2023
Kerry Ogden, Volunteer October 2023
Missouri launches new website for Missouri 988 suicide and crisis lifeline
Missouri launches new website for Missouri 988 suicide and crisis lifeline
1st Annual Volunteer Conference
Great turnout and successful first annual MO Volunteer Conference.
Advocates call on Missouri lawmakers to address suicide
Ross organized about 50 advocates to meet Wednesday with Missouri lawmakers at the Capitol and voice support for several legislative efforts. They brought fact sheets and nearly a dozen display boards with photos of lost loved ones.
Mental health care advocates bring issues to Capitol
Dozens of volunteers assembled Wednesday at the state Capitol for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s annual Mental Health Advocacy Day.
Volunteer Spotlight - July 2023
Judy Montgomery is our July Volunteer of the Month!
Volunteer Spotlight - May 2023
Meet our Volunteer of the Month for May 2023, Sam Glaubitz
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
Missouri Mental Health Awareness Month
"I Just Can't Do It Anymore, Mom"
Whitney Shumway's main “Why” for volunteering is to support her son Trent, who expressed suicidal feelings as early as third grade — and who now, at 15, often joins his mom in volunteering for AFSP, gaining strength through community and the incredible example set by his mother.
Suicide Prevention Advocates to Visit Jefferson City
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and in Missouri.
Advocates to Be the Voice for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health in Jefferson City
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and in Missouri.