Tagged: Volunteers

Volunteer Spotlight: Dr. Santhiny Rajamohan, Western New York Chapter
My interest in helping those with mental health challenges originated when I was working as a Registered Nurse in an inpatient psychiatric unit. I worked with families who struggled to understand the dynamics of their loved ones who were experiencing distress.
By AFSP

Volunteer Spotlight: Jennifer Johnson, Michigan Chapter
I am a Black woman, and in our community, suicide is largely taboo. It is time for that mindset to be eradicated. I am doing my best to bring about the conversation of suicide prevention in our untapped populations, especially those of color.
By AFSP

Volunteer Spotlight: Francis Gonzalez, Massachusetts Chapter
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.