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An Inspiring Journey: The 2019 Overnight in Pictures

This June, over 3,000 people participated in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s Out of the Darkness™ Overnight Walks.

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The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Hosts Overnight Walk to Fight Suicide in Boston

Over 1,000 Expected to participate, raising awareness and funds to prevent 12th leading cause of death in Massachusetts

Suicide Facts and Figures Massachusetts 2018

Suicide Prevention Advocates Urge Lawmakers to Fund Suicide Prevention Efforts Across the Commonwealth

Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and the 12th leading cause of death in Massachusetts.

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Advocates Urge Massachusetts Lawmakers to Fund & Expand Suicide Prevention Services

Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, and it is the thirteenth leading cause of death in Massachusetts.