Skip to content

Are you in a crisis? Call or text 988 or text TALK to 741741

¿Estás en una crisis? Llama o envía un mensaje de texto al 988 o envía un mensaje de texto con AYUDA al 741741

Reporting on suicide prevention

The latest statistics on suicide and guidance for journalists on how to report safely and accurately about suicide.

Press contact

Journalists looking to speak with an expert or with questions for their stories should fill out this form.

If you are not a journalist but have a question for AFSP, please call (212) 363-3500.

Looking for something?

Press Releases

Blue lifesaver header

President Biden Reaffirms Commitment to Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Proposal

AFSP applauds President Biden and his recently released 2025 budget proposal giving significant funding and attention to critical suicide prevention and mental health activities.

State Capitol Day

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Advocates Gather Nationwide, Calling for Action on Suicide Prevention & Mental Health Policy

Top priorities include securing continued funding for state 988 crisis services systems and increasing lethal means safety

Bechtel and AFSP representatives smile on stage

Bechtel and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Partner to Prevent Construction Worker Suicides

Bechtel’s $7 million dollar commitment to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will provide critical resources and programming to 500,000 U.S. construction workers over the next five years.

Papa roach band members pose in front of a sunrise

PAPA ROACH EARNS 12TH CAREER #1 WITH “LEAVE A LIGHT ON (TALK AWAY THE DARK)”

Band donating song royalties to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Hannah Moch standing on stage a with a group of people at an Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk.

Join the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention in Boston for the 2024 Overnight Walk!

AFSP is hosting the 29th Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk, its flagship fundraising event, on June 22, 2024, in Boston, MA.

Photo of a grass lawn near brick buildings

SAU Hosts AFSP Panel & Faculty/Staff Training as Black History Month Mental Health Event

The panel occurs on Tuesday, February 20th, from 11 a.m. to noon at the university campus’ Seby Jones Fine Arts Center Auditorium.