Stories about AFSP North Florida
Julie’s Spirit Is With Me in My Advocacy
Rick Townsend is a psychologist and professor who has long been active in mental health advocacy. Julia, his daughter, experienced a severe episode of depression that resulted in her suicide. Six years later, in addition to bringing more Community Walks to his area, Rick has become a Volunteer Advocate for AFSP.
You Can Bring Hope to So Many Just by Listening
Candi Morris found great support through her local AFSP chapter following the death of her father in 2015. She became involved as a volunteer beginning in 2019, and quickly found herself leading the effort to organize the Gainesville Community Walk.
Suicide Prevention Advocates Raise Their Voice for Mental Health in Tallahassee
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and the eighth leading cause of death in Florida.