AFSP Oklahoma
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 Oklahoma Chapter
About the Oklahoma Chapter
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's (AFSP) mission is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. With a nationwide presence, we lead the fight to stop suicide through research, education and community programs, advocacy, and support for those impacted by suicide. Together, we are working to create a culture in our community that is smart about mental health.
AFSP Oklahoma is at the forefront of suicide prevention. As a voluntary health organization, our grassroots efforts engage families, mental health professionals, community and local business leaders, school administrators, and others interested in supporting our mission. Funds raised support our lifesaving work. Please join us in the fight to stop suicide - give the gift of hope by volunteering, registering for an event or program, advocating, donating, sponsoring, or sharing about our work!
WALK WITH US: OUT OF THE DARKNESS
The Oklahoma Out of the Darkness Community Walks, give people the courage to open up about their own struggle or loss, and the platform to change our culture’s approach to mental health.
BECOME A VIP: VOLUNTEER IN PREVENTION
Each year, we reach tens of thousands by tabling at events across Oklahoma by providing resources to the public, and presenting critical evidence-baseed programs to educate the community. If you are interested in becoming an AFSP Oklahoma Volunteer, please contact Tami Kellar, Area Director.
REQUEST A PROGRAM
AFSP Oklahoma offers many community programs for suicide prevention to individuals, organizations, and employers across the Chapter. If you - or your organization - is interested in hosting a presentation, educational program or professional training, please contact Tami Kellar, Area Director
Chapter contact
Tami Kellar Upcoming events and activities
Featured Programs
Healing Conversations:
Personal Support for Survivors of Suicide Loss
Healing Conversations gives survivors of suicide loss the opportunity to speak with volunteers, who are themselves loss survivors.
I've lost someone
You are not alone. Suicide affects millions each year, and thanks to our donors and volunteers—many of whom are loss survivors themselves—we can provide these resources to help you heal.
Military and Veteran suicide prevention
AFSP supports legislation that prioritizes suicide prevention for Veterans, Service members, and their families.
University and college campus suicide prevention
AFSP supports increased awareness of and access to mental health and suicide prevention resources on university and college campuses.
Advocate for suicide prevention
Learn how American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Volunteer Advocates are helping our public policy office in Washington, D.C. to pass suicide prevention policies that will save lives.
Community programs
Find a full list of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's community programs for suicide prevention
Get help
Find support for yourself or those who may be at risk for suicide
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
AFSP supports increases in federal and state funding for the 988 crisis response system, including the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and its network of independently operated state and local crisis centers.
Preventing suicide in LGBTQ communities
AFSP is focused on sharing and expanding suicide prevention strategies, programs, research initiatives, and public policies to prevent suicide in LGBTQ communities and supporting the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ people.
K-12 school suicide prevention
AFSP supports requirements for regular suicide prevention training and the adoption of suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention policies in schools.
Mental health resources for marginalized communities
Find resources for suicide prevention focused on supporting individuals in diverse and marginalized communities.
Participate in Research
Learn how to contribute to suicide prevention research by volunteering for a study.
Ethical reporting guidelines for media
Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) in pledging to cover suicide-related deaths through safe reporting practices to protect those who are most vulnerable, respect surviving families, and save lives.
Join Team AFSP
Run a marathon, bike across the country, participate in a triathlon, play in a golf tournament – work up a sweat for AFSP!
Information for support group facilitators
This section applies only to in-person support groups. To have your online support group listed, please contact Aubrey Robinson, Coordinator of AFSP’s Loss & Healing Programs, at [email protected] or 212-363-3500 ext. 2062.
Firearms policy
We support firearms-related legislation to prioritize research and education on the relationship between suicide and firearms, implement voluntary removal initiatives, and expand lethal means education and counseling within healthcare systems.
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Stories and updates
Oklahoma Chapter wins in Education and Programming
The Oklahoma Chapter was recognized for their education and programming at the chapter leadership conference in January 2025.
MyCare Technologies and AFSP Partner to enhance crisis response across the state.
MyCare Technologies will partner with AFSP to be the Presenting Sponsor at the Oklahoma City Out of the Darkness Walk in September 2025.
Oklahoma Chapter Wins BIG at CLC
The Oklahoma Chapter won multiple awards at the Chapter Leadership Conference.
Let's put the FUN in FUNdraising
AFSP Fundraising
Shinedown take the stage in Tulsa
Shinedown donates to AFSP Oklahoma Chapter
The Fall Walk Season ends November 12th in Norman
The walk season for the Oklahoma Chapter is nearly over and will conclude with the final community walk in Norman, Oklahoma on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at Ruby Grant Park. Walkers can register at afsp.org/oklahoma or the day of the event during check in that starts at 3pm. The ceremony and walk start at 4pm.
Welcome Our New Board Members
New Board Members
AFSP Oklahoma tables at Water Lantern Festival
AFAP Water Lantern Festival
Oklahoma Chapter now has an Area Director
AFSP gets new Oklahoma Area Director
AFSP Oklahoma Chapter visits the Capitol to advocate for mental health and suicide prevention.
Oklahoma AFSP volunteers advocate at the State Capitol
Moxie Partners with AFSP Oklahoma Chapter
Moxie Partners with AFSP
AFSP Oklahoma Shines at Chapter Leadership Conference
The Oklahoma Chapter for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention won in the small chapter category for outstanding International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day (ISOSLD).
I Have Learned That My Voice Has Power
Coming from a deeply religious family involved in mission work and realizing at the age of 11 that she was gay and would have to keep it a secret or try to “pray it away,” Kris Williams knows what it’s like to grow up feeling different.
Suicide Prevention Advocates Host First Capitol Day in Oklahoma City
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and the 7th leading cause of death in Oklahoma.