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AFSP Massachusetts

The AFSP Massachusetts Chapter is fueled by the mission to SAVE LIVES and bring HOPE to those affected by suicide across the Commonwealth.

About the AFSP Massachusetts Chapter

As a part of AFSP’s growing nationwide network of chapters, the AFSP Massachusetts Chapter brings together people from all backgrounds who want to prevent suicide in our communities. Families and friends who have lost someone to suicide, vulnerable individuals, mental health professionals, clergy, educators, students, community/business leaders, and many others energize our chapter.

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

Not from Massachusetts? Click here to find your local AFSP Chapter.

💙 REQUEST A PROGRAM

The AFSP Massachusetts Chapter offers many community programs for suicide prevention to individuals, organizations, and employers across the state. If you - or the group that you represent - is interested in hosting a presentation, educational program or professional training, please complete our Program Request Form.

💚 REQUEST EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS

Hosting an awareness event or fundraising for AFSP? Please complete our Materials & Giveaways Request Form to have educational resources sent directly to you!

Upcoming events and activities

  • Featured Event

    A Sip in the Park @ Fenway Park

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  • Featured Event

    Massachusetts Advocacy Day

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  • Featured Event

    Team AFSP - Boston Marathon®

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  • Lasell University Campus Walk

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  • All Students of Boston Campus Walk

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  • UMass Amherst Campus Walk

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  • Acton Boxborough Campus Walk

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  • Students of Ware Campus Walk

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  • Sutton High School Campus Walk

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  • Boston's Run To Remember - Team AFSP

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  • Berkshire County Walk

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  • Central MA Walk

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  • Easton Walk

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  • Boston Area Walk

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  • Looking for even more? See all AFSP virtual programs across the country.

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Stories and updates

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David Eats for AFSP

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Massachusetts Named AFSP Chapter of the Year!

AFSP Chapter Leadership Conference 2024

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Massachusetts Brings Home the Awards

AFSP Chapter Leadership Conference 2023

Mental Health and Covid-19

Outreach to our Communities Amidst COVID-19

Your AFSP MA family is thinking of you and hoping that you are healthy and safe during this challenging time. We are all struggling to cope, understand and live under difficult constraints which affect our mental and physical health. Please know that you are not alone, and AFSP is here to help.

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Delivering Talk Saves Lives en Español

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.