Supporting diverse communities
Members of the BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) communities, and other minoritized groups often face disproportionate inequities in care, support or mental health services in this country. Systemic racism and historical barriers and inequities have left particular ethnic, racial and minoritized populations facing trauma, loss, bias, social disparities and other unique challenges that have gone unsupported and largely unaddressed. We at AFSP are committed to rectifying this by working with diverse communities, organizations and policy makers to ensure that mental health resources that are culturally relevant are equitably available across the nation.
Watch Elevating Voices for Long-Lasting Change
Discover mental health resources for marginalized communities
Voices in minority mental health
Delivering Talk Saves Lives en Español
Mental health and suicide are topics that are not spoken about enough in the Latinx community, though suicide has always impacted us. It’s exciting to me that AFSP’s Talk Saves Lives education program is available in Spanish.
Mental Health and the Latinx Community: How Counselors Can Encourage Resilience and Build Relationship ...
One of the main challenges my clients experience is the stigma of seeking mental health services. This stigma is rooted in our Latinx/Hispanic family values, and comes from a belief that is necessary to keep our problems within the family.
Being the Boice – That’s Voice with an Accent – for the Voiceless
Have you ever felt discriminated against? Has anyone ever told you that you can’t do something because of who you are? Do you remember what and how you felt? Do you remember what you did?
Can a Community Program Reduce Suicidal Ideation and Behavior in Latina Adolescents?
Suicidal ideation and suicide attempts occur at higher rates in adolescent Latinas than among girls from other ethnic groups.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Forms New Chapter in Puerto Rico
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the nation’s largest suicide prevention organization, is thrilled to announce the formation of its new Puerto Rico chapter, bringing the total number of AFSP chapters to 73.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention forma capítulo nuevo en Puerto Rico
La American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), la organización de prevención del suicidio más grande del país, se complace en anunciar la formación de su nuevo capítulo en Puerto Rico, elevando el número total de capítulos AFSP a 73.
Latinos & Mental Health: Current Issues and Reason for Hope
Latinos & Mental Health: Current Issues and Reason for Hope
National Latino Behavioral Health Association and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Partner ...
NLBHA is proud to partner with the American Federal on Suicide Prevention to bring the expertise and experience of our national organizations to work collaboratively on the prevention of suicide in our nation and in the Latino community.
Changing Our Expectations
For those struggling with a mental health condition or suicidal thoughts, or is the survivor of suicide loss, stigma is definitely alive and well in today’s culture.
Diana E. Clarke, Ph.D. - Meeting People Where They Are
Meeting People Where They Are - Diana E. Clarke, Ph.D.
Responding to Racism and Mental Health Inequity
During this difficult time, AFSP remains dedicated to its mission of saving lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide – and to supporting one another, and standing together against intolerance.
Mental Health in the African American Community - Tiffany Hall
Mental Health in the African American Community - Tiffany Hall
The African American community - Wykish McKinney
AFSP volunteer Wykisha McKinney discusses mental health in the African American community
Stigma in the South Asian community - Dimple Patel
AFSP volunteer Dimple Patel discusses stigma in the South Asian community
Statement by Robert Gebbia, CEO from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
AFSP remains dedicated to addressing mental health and suicide prevention needs within underrepresented communities and we will continue to use our national platform to protect and support the mental health of the Asian American community.
Advocacy in the Alaskan Native Community - Jim Biela
AFSP Volunteer Jim Biela talks about the importance of advocacy
Minority Mental Health Month: #NoShame Day and The Siwe Project
Eight years later, I am a mental health advocate, a voice for my community, the executive director for The Siwe Project and the board chair for the NYC Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. My life is a public dialogue about Siwe's struggles with depression. I share. We heal. Talk saves lives.
Adopting a New Attitude to My Mental Health
I started asking myself, “What if I stopped pretending that I don’t suffer from depression? What could that do for my life?"
Spotlight Interview: A Conversation with Elyse Fox
Spotlight Interview: A Conversation with Elyse Fox
I’m a Superhero for Suicide Prevention!
Every superhero is forged by fire. To get your super powers you must go through something that deeply transforms you.
Bringing Suicide Prevention to a School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Gallaudet is committed to continuing the work of promoting mental health and suicide prevention on our campus, and we’re so glad to partner with AFSP – and the Interactive Screening program – to help us do it.
They Said it Was a Heart Attack
Nobody talked about it, not even in my family. Everybody – my dad, my grandpa – they all said it was a heart attack.
The Role of the Church in Improving Mental Wellness in the African American Community
Our faith leaders can play a pivotal role, if we are to move the needle on improving mental wellness in the African American community.
Volunteer Spotlight: Wykisha McKinney, on the Role of the Church
To get involved, find your local chapter and check out the volunteer opportunities at the array of programs and events offered year-round!
Talkin’ Baseball
I’ve realized that for me, my mental health is tied to making connections with others.
Creating an Impact in Diverse Communities
To learn more about our exciting work and read other Volunteer Spotlight Stories, see our 2019 Annual Report.
Education is Power
To learn more about our exciting work and read other Volunteer Spotlight Stories, see our 2019 Annual Report.
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Resources and programs
Mental health resources for marginalized communities
Find resources for suicide prevention focused on supporting individuals in diverse and marginalized communities.
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.
Can a Community Program Reduce Suicidal Ideation and Behavior in Latina Adolescents?
Suicidal ideation and suicide attempts occur at higher rates in adolescent Latinas than among girls from other ethnic groups.
What are the risk factors for suicide in rural Chinese elderly?
Learning from this study in China can help us to understand more about what contributes to suicide around the world.
Ethics Talk: Antiracism, Health Equity, and a Post-COVID Future
Ethics Talk: Antiracism, Health Equity, and a Post-COVID Future
Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Series from PBS
Mental Health & Suicide Prevention Series from PBS
Ring the Alarm The Crisis of Black Youth Suicide in America
Ring the Alarm The Crisis of Black Youth Suicide in America
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Recursos de salud mental para las comunidades hispanas y latinas
Recursos de salud mental para las comunidades hispanas y latinas
Mental health resources for Latinx & Hispanic communities
Mental health resources for Latinx & Hispanic communities
Todos merecen acceso, a atención de salud mental
Todos merecen acceso, a atención de salud mental
Todos enfrentamos desafios
Todos enfrentamos desafios
Concientizacion para todxs
Concientizacion para todxs
Hablar de salud mental
Hablar de salud mental
Mental health resources for Black communities
Mental health resources for Black communities
Mental health resources for Native and Indigenous Peoples
Mental health resources for Native and Indigenous Peoples
Mental health resources for Asian communities
Mental health resources for Asian communities
Bebe Moore Campbell
Bebe Moore Campbell
How to Talk to Kids About Race and Mental Health
How to Talk to Kids About Race and Mental Health
Everyone deserves access to mental health care
Everyone deserves access to mental health care
We all face challenges
We all face challenges
Awareness for all
Awareness for all
Talk about mental health
Talk about mental health