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National Capital Area Chapter

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:

Ellen Shannon
Executive Director
[email protected]
Kelly Mahoney
Special Events Manager
[email protected]
Michaela Hinson
Programs Manager
[email protected]

Upcoming events and activities

  • It's Real: Teens and Mental Health (Presented by AFSP-NCAC)

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  • Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention (Presented by AFSP-NCAC)

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  • AFSP-NCAC Volunteer Orientation!

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  • Virginia Theological Seminary Campus Walk

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  • AFSP-NCAC Volunteer Orientation!

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

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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.

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It’s Real

It’s Real is a documentary featuring the stories of six college students from across the country.

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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

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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!

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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!

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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-GWU Student Group 2023

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.

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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.