AFSP National Capital Area
The National Capital Area Chapter serves the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. areas.
About the AFSP National Capital Area Chapter
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia with programs and events nationwide. The AFSP National Capital Area Chapter (NCAC) serves the Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia areas.
We here at AFSP NCAC are at the forefront of suicide prevention. We create a culture that’s smart about mental health through education and community programs, research and advocacy, and support for those affected by suicide. As a voluntary organization, our grassroots efforts engage families, mental health professionals, community and local business leaders, school administrators and others interested in preventing suicide. We hope you will join us in the fight to #StopSuicide by supporting the AFSP NCAC as a volunteer, walker, advocate, donor, or sponsor!
Be sure to check out our Updates section below to learn more about volunteer opportunities, get to know our chapter board of directors, view information about local resources and more.
Chapter contact:
Executive Director
[email protected] Kelly Mahoney
Special Events Manager
[email protected] Michaela Hinson
Programs Manager
[email protected]
Upcoming events and activities
Featured Programs
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.
It’s Real
It’s Real is a documentary featuring the stories of six college students from across the country.
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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Stories and updates
AFSP National Capital Newsletters
Chapter News
Meet the NCAC Leadership
Meet the AFSP NCAC Board of Directors, striving toward a world without suicide one step at a time right here in the National Capital Area!
Learn About Volunteering with AFSP-NCAC
Volunteers are our lifesavers! Ready to get involved? Learn more about the different types of volunteering and review descriptions of our many volunteer committees at the AFSP National Capital Area Chapter. We look forward to meeting you soon!
Volunteering Tips & Upcoming Opportunities
View our calendar of upcoming opportunities to volunteer with AFSP National Capital Area Chapter and review some tips for getting started if you are new to volunteering with us! We need your help in saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide across the region.
AFSP-George Washington University Student Group
Learn more about the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) student chapter at The George Washington University, and how to get involved! Our mission is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. Together we believe we can create a GW culture that is smart about mental health.
Local Resources for Seeking Help / Encontrar Ayuda
Learn more about local suicide prevention resources for those struggling and looking for mental health support in the national capital area.
Local Resources for Loss Survivors in the National Capital Area
View information about local resources for those who have been affected by suicide loss living in the National Capital Area (Washington, D.C. metro area and Northern Virginia).
To Help Others Cope with Suicide Loss, I First Had to Forgive Myself
A few years after college, I moved to Washington, D.C. to pursue a career as a physician assistant. To stay involved in suicide prevention, I began volunteering with AFSP’s National Capital Area Chapter. A year later, I joined the chapter board and in 2018 became its chair.
Does Everything Really Happen for a Reason?
While I still struggle with the concept of whether everything happens for a reason, my own experiences have led me to this conclusion: that while we cannot ever fully control the negative experiences that happen in our lives, we can use them to shape our lives and paths for the better.