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AFSP Utah

The work we do focuses on eliminating the loss of life from suicide by: delivering innovative prevention programs, educating the public, raising funds for suicide research and programs, and reaching out to those who have lost someone to suicide.

About the AFSP Utah Chapter

Our grassroots efforts are dedicated to preventing loss of life from suicide through various initiatives. We offer innovative prevention programs, provide education on risk factors and warning signs, fundraise for suicide research and programs, and support individuals who have experienced the loss of someone to suicide.

As part of AFSP's expanding nationwide network of chapters, we unite individuals from all backgrounds to combat suicide in our communities. Our chapter is energized by families and friends affected by suicide, at-risk individuals, mental health professionals, clergy, educators, students, community and business leaders, and others. The Utah Chapter, established in 2010, has made significant progress over the last 14 years.

We are committed to our mission of saving lives and offering hope to those impacted by suicide. Our chapter organizes seven community walks across the state each fall and is hosting the inaugural Hike for Hope in May. We train communities in gatekeeper programs and support those touched by suicide through outreach initiatives. Our chapter actively engages in advocacy efforts at the state and national levels. We invite you to join us in being the voice to help stop suicide.

Chapter contact

Taryn Hiatt
Executive Director she/her
[email protected]
385.497.1680 for Crisis Call 988
Misty Lee
Special Events Manager
[email protected]
801.633.4179 for Crisis Call 988
Sergio de Chazal
Grant-funded Spanish Language Programs Manager
[email protected]
385.522.4256 for Crisis Call 988

Upcoming events and activities

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It’s Real

It’s Real is a documentary featuring the stories of six college students from across the country.

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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.

Healing Conversations:
Personal Support for Survivors of Suicide Loss

Healing Conversations gives survivors of suicide loss the opportunity to speak with volunteers, who are themselves loss survivors.

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day logo

International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

Each year, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention supports hundreds of large and small events around the world, in which survivors of suicide loss come together to find connection, understanding, and hope through their shared experience.

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Stories and updates

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AFSP Utah Chapter Board of Directors 2024

Meet the 2024 Utah Chapter Board of Directors

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Thank you for the years of support!

Taryn Hiatt leaving AFSP Utah

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Meet Sergio de Chazal- Grant Funded Spanish Language Programs

My name is Sergio de Chazal ( he, him, his ) I became certified 8 years ago in Youth Mental Health First Aid. Last year he received the National Council award for being one of the instructors who taught the most Youth Mental Health First Aid courses.

Misty

Meet Misty Lee- Special Events Manager

Misty left her home in Alabama in 1995 and ventured west, landing in Utah in her early twenties. Her goal is to increase awareness and fundraising efforts while improving and bringing more events to the Utah Chapter.

LOVE

Honoring Ann Hutton

Lifetime Achievement

We Can Stop Suicide

Meet the Utah Board

Learn more about our Utah Chapter Board Members