American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
1395 E. Cobb Drive, Marietta, 30068
(404) 275-3316 · more numbers below
The AFSP Georgia Chapter is part of a national group working to prevent suicide. It is based in Atlanta and serves the whole state. It offers free education talks, community walks, and remembrance events, and it connects people grieving a suicide loss with trained volunteers who have also lost someone.
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- Taking volunteers now
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- Kind of work
- EventsFrom the description, not confirmed
- How to sign up
- Use the Volunteer link on the Georgia chapter page (afsp.org/chapter/georgia) or see afsp.org/volunteer-with-afsp.From the description, not confirmed
What they offer 10
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Healing Conversations: Personal Support for Survivors of Suicide LossService
A one-time visit that connects someone who lost a loved one to suicide with a trained volunteer who has also lost someone to suicide.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
It's RealProgram
Mental health education built around a college student documentary and a version for teens. It gives general mental health information, how to start a conversation, and self-care tips.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
L.E.T.S. Save LivesProgram
A suicide prevention presentation made for Black and African American communities. It aims to lower stigma and open up talk about mental health.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
More Than SadProgram
Suicide prevention education for families and schools that support teenagers. Adults learn to spot warning signs, start a conversation, and get teens help.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Talk Saves LivesProgram
A community talk about suicide, what research says about preventing it, and what people can do to help. Versions exist for veterans, Latinx and Hispanic communities, and corrections staff.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Volunteer with the Georgia ChapterProgram
People can volunteer with the chapter in areas such as loss and healing, education programs, fundraising, public policy, walks, and chapter administration. Roles include Healing Conversations volunteer and program presenter.
Events 4
- Info refreshed from their website· Jun 30
Atlanta Walk
Sun, Nov 1
An Out of the Darkness awareness and fundraising walk connected to AFSP's suicide prevention work.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
AFSP Suicide Bereavement Facilitator Training - Virtual Adult Track
Date not announcedOnline
Training sessions listed by the Georgia chapter, with adult and youth tracks, on dates from November to March. Most are virtual.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
Date not announced
A yearly day when people who lost someone to suicide come together for connection and hope. The chapter lists a virtual event, an Atlanta event, and two special-focus events.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 10
Out of the Darkness Walks
Date not announced
Community walks hosted by the Georgia chapter to raise awareness and money for suicide prevention. Upcoming walks are listed in several counties, in Atlanta, and on two campuses.
Past events (4)
- Info refreshed from their website· Jun 30
AFSP Suicide Bereavement Facilitator Training: Children and Teens - Virtual
Aug 28 – Aug 30Online
A virtual training focused on suicide bereavement support for children and teens.
- Info refreshed from their website· Jun 30
AFSP Georgia - Pride Pathways: Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ+ Communities and Allies
Wed, Aug 26Online
A Georgia AFSP suicide prevention event for LGBTQ+ communities and allies.
- Info refreshed from their website· Jun 30
Reignite Hope: AFSP Georgia Volunteer Meet & Greet
Sat, Aug 15
A Georgia Chapter volunteer meet-and-greet for people interested in AFSP work.
- Info refreshed from their website· Jun 30
Pride Pathways: Suicide Prevention for LGBTQ+ Communities and Allies - South Cobb Regional Library
Tue, Jul 21
A suicide prevention event for LGBTQ+ communities and allies.
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