AFSP Western Pennsylvania
The Western PA Chapter serves 25 counties in the western part of the state, and is fueled by the efforts of our volunteers to help save lives and support those affected by suicide loss.
About the AFSP Western Pennsylvania Chapter
The Western PA Chapter serves 25 counties in the western part of the state, and is fueled by the efforts of our volunteers to help save lives and support those affected by suicide loss. The counties we cover include:
Allegheny | Armstrong | Beaver | Bedford | Butler | Cambria | Cameron | Clarion | Clearfield | Crawford | Elk | Erie | Fayette | Forest | Greene | Indiana | Jefferson | Lawrence | McKean | Mercer | Somerset | Venango | Warren | Washington | Westmoreland
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. We DO NOT directly provide mental health or crisis services.
AFSP Prevention/Postvention Programs in Western PA
Interested in one of our suicide prevention eduction presentations? Interested in prevention programs, educating the public about risk factors and warning signs. Interested in postvention presentations: email our Western PA Education Mailbox for more details: [email protected]
Volunteering for the Western PA Chapter
We are always looking for volunteers who are eager and driven to help us with our mission. If you’re someone who has been affected by suicide — whether you’ve lost a loved one, struggle personally, or just want to educate yourself to keep your community safe — there are many ways you can get involved. Fill out the volunteer form to find out how you can support the chapter by donating your time and love to help bring hope to people in Western PA.
Volunteer Application - Western Pennsylvania
Interested in Making a General Donation to the Western Pennnsylvania Chapter?
Please email [email protected] to find out how to support the chapter through donating.
Every gift makes a difference.
When you give as an individual, you become part of a movement dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide. Your support helps advance the research, creation, and implementation of AFSP’s suicide prevention programs and presentations—all of which are provided free to the public.
Through your generosity, we’re able to offer life-saving education programs like:
- Talk Saves Lives™ – our flagship presentation that empowers communities with knowledge about suicide prevention
- It’s Real: Middle School & High School – programs designed to help young people recognize and talk about mental health in ways that resonate with them
Because of you, these programs reach schools, workplaces, and communities across Western Pennsylvania—ensuring more people have access to the tools and resources they need.
💙 Your gift helps create a culture where conversations happen, stigma is reduced, and lives are saved.
More About AFSP
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.
Chapter contact
Suzie Cook Upcoming events and activities
Featured Programs
More Than Sad
More Than Sad has taught over a million students and educators how to be smarter about mental health.
It’s Real
It’s Real is a documentary featuring the stories of six college students from across the country.
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.
Join the AFSP Western Pennsylvania Chapter
Stories and updates
Partner/Sponsor Out of the Darkness Walks
The fight against suicide can make you a hero. It is more important than ever to support mental health, and we invite you to join our movement to prevent suicide. By partnering with you, the Western PA will be able to reach and serve more people through our life saving programs and resources.
Meet the Western Pennsylvania Board of Directors
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.
Robyn Shares her Journey to AFSP
WPA Board Chair shares her story on how she came to AFSP to bring hope and save lives
Western Pennsylvania Chapter Volunteers
Learn more about how you can volunteer with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Western PA Chapter
Connect and Volunteer with AFSP Western Pennsylvania
Want to find out more about getting involved with AFSP Western PA? Here are resources about presentations, sponsorship opportunities, and volunteering!
PA Advocacy Action Day in Harrisburg, Volunteers Advocate for 988
Advocate for 988 through volunteering with the Western PA Chapter of AFSP. We advocate on a state and national level for suicide prevention.
East Central Division Programs
Explore all of the programs that the East Central Division of AFSP has to offer! Request a program today!
Suicide Prevention Advocates Gather in Harrisburg
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Honoring My Mother by Working Toward a World Without Suicide
My mother Helen is the reason why I fight to raise awareness of mental health and suicide prevention. Helen was an amazing mentor and confidant to me. I felt I could tell her anything.
Advocates Urge Pennsylvania Lawmakers to Be The Voice for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, and it is the eleventh leading cause of death in Pennsylvania.