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Stories about AFSP Central Texas

Amy Grosso stares into the distance

Healing Starts with a Conversation: Finding My Purpose as a Survivor

I began to understand that my mom’s suicide wasn’t the end of my life, but the beginning of me finding my purpose. I am now the Board Chair for the Central Texas Chapter

Jennifer looks into the distance

Advocating for Veteran Suicide Prevention in Central Texas

As an Army veteran, knowing that AFSP supports legislation that makes suicide prevention a priority for Veterans, Service Members, and their families is very important to me.

Man sitting and smiling

Bringing Understanding to Communities Through the Research Connection Program

Suicide prevention is important to me because I want to be a voice for people who don’t have that voice.

Woman smiling

My Why Is Also Me

Now my Why is not only the person I helped to save when I was 18 – and over a dozen other people close to me who have struggled with depression, anxiety, and/or suicidal ideation. My Why is also me. 

Suicide Facts and Figures: Texas 2018

Advocates to Be the Voice for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health in Austin

Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and the eleventh leading cause of death in Texas.