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AFSP North Carolina

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 North Carolina Chapter

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a grassroots non-profit, run 99% by our passionate and driven Volunteers like you. Our work focuses on eliminating the loss of life from suicide by delivering innovative prevention programs, educating the public about risk factors & warning signs, raising funds for suicide research and programs, and reaching out to those individuals who have been affected by suicide.

As a part of AFSP’s nationwide network of chapters, we bring together people from all backgrounds who want to prevent suicide in our communities. Our chapter is energized by the families and friends who've lost someone to suicide, by those with Lived Experience, by mental health professionals, clergy, educators, students, community/business leaders, and many others..

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In NC, we saw a historic drop in the number of suicides between 2018 and 2019. In 2018, we lost 1,498 and in 2019, we lost 1,367. This translates to 131 lives that were saved. But, we own't stop until that number is zero. This would not be possible without our hardworking volunteers. Please join us as we continue to work to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.

Thank you for being a champion in the fight to #StopSuicide.

Chapter contact

Maureen Gould Bolger
Area Director, North Carolina Chapter
[email protected]
(919) 218-3730

Upcoming events and activities

  • NC Chapter AFSP Volunteer 101-December Afternoon Session

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  • NC Chapter AFSP Volunteer 101-December Evening Session

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

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We Can #StopSuicide

People have become increasingly comfortable talking about their mental health, particularly this past year. But the topic of suicide – when it comes up – is still scary for many people to think about. It’s time to deepen the conversation.

Everyone deserves access to mental health care

Supporting diverse communities

AFSP is committed to working with diverse communities, organizations and policy makers to ensure that culturally relevant mental health resources are equitably available across the nation.

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Suicide prevention resources

Find resources for suicide prevention for your or someone you know.

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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 help save lives.

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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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Fulfilling a Calling: Why I Advocate for Suicide Prevention in Black Communities

As an alumnus and member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. — the first international fraternal organization to be founded on a historically Black college campus — Keon has helped forge a partnership between Omega Psi Phi and AFSP, which aims to prioritize mental health and suicide prevention in Black communities.

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Transforming Loss into Action in the Mental Health Field

Not all mental health professionals receive suicide prevention training in their graduate school programs.

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AFSP Applauds Passage of K-12 Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Legislation in NC

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the largest suicide prevention organization in the United States, applauds the North Carolina legislature and Governor Cooper for passing and signing Senate Bill 476 into law.

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Advocates Urge North Carolina Lawmakers to Expand Suicide Prevention Training in Schools

Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, and it is the eleventh leading cause of death in North Carolina.