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

Woman using smartphone

AFSP Urges Congress to Reconsider Cuts to Critical Life-Saving Service for LGBTQ+ Youth

AFSP stands with all those in the mental health community strongly urging Congress to reverse this decision and continue funding these critical, life-saving services for LGBTQ+ youth within the 988 Lifeline.

Photo of Victor Armstrong wearing a suit and smiling at the camera

Victor R. Armstrong Sr., MSW, to Receive NASW National Social Worker of the Year Award

NASW Member and well-known suicide prevention advocate Victor R. Amstrong, Sr., MSW, has been selected as the 2025 National Social Worker of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW).

Photo of Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

AFSP Mobilizes for Suicide Prevention, Calls on Congress for Urgent Action to Address Veteran and Health Care Worker Suicide

Nearly 250 Volunteer Advocates from across the country will gather at the nation’s capital to learn about and advocate for lifesaving suicide prevention and mental health policies from June 22-25, 2025, for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Annual Advocacy Forum.

Photo of Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

Five Leading Advocacy Organizations Condemn Medicaid Cuts, Urge Senate to Safeguard Access to Mental Health Care and Substance Use Treatment

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to strip millions of Americans of their health insurance amid an ongoing national mental health emergency.

Photo of Capitol building in Washington, D.C.

Letter From the Ceo Alliance for Mental Health to Congress

Our nation stands at a critical juncture and a potential tipping point. We have the opportunity to make strategic decisions and create a future-ready system that increases accessibility, affordability, and accountability.

Man in construction uniform standing on job site

CONEXPO-CON/AGG and the Utility Expo Partner with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to Promote Mental Health Awareness Across the Construction Industry

CONEXPO-CON/AGG and The Utility Expo, the premier trade shows for the construction and utility sectors, are proud to announce a new partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).