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AFSP Rhode Island
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 Rhode Island 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
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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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It’s Real
It’s Real is a documentary featuring the stories of six college students from 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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Stories and updates
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Paws for Prevention and Our Mental Health
May is Mental Health Month! We invite you and your furry friend(s) to join us and raise awareness for mental health wellness and suicide prevention.
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Suicide Prevention Advocates Gather in Providence for First Annual State Capitol Day
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and the 11th leading cause of death in Rhode Island.