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AFSP Central Florida

As a part of AFSP’s growing nationwide network of chapters, we bring together people from all backgrounds who want to prevent suicide in our communities.

About the AFSP Central Florida 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.

As a part of AFSP’s growing nationwide network of chapters, we bring 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.

Chapter contact

Tara Sullivan Larsen
Executive Director, Central and Southern Florida
[email protected]
(407) 415-8757
Jessica Toy
Programs Manager
[email protected]
863-944-8866

Upcoming events and activities

  • It's Real: Teens and Mental Health (FLCS)

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  • Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention (FLCS)

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  • Talk Saves Lives- Latinx: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Latinx and Hispanic Communities (English) ...

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  • Introduction to Supporting Those at Risk (FLCS)

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  • Construction Hike for Hope

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  • Central Florida Chapter Volunteer Orientation

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  • L.E.T.S. Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for the Black Community (FLCS)

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  • Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention (FLCS)

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  • More Than Sad: Suicide Prevention for Parents (FLCS)

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  • Central Florida Chapter Volunteer Orientation

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  • Central Florida Chapter Volunteer Orientation

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  • Volusia County Walk

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  • Central Florida Chapter Volunteer Orientation

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  • Polk County Walk

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  • Central Florida Chapter Volunteer Orientation

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  • Central Florida Volunteer Orientation

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

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More Than Sad

More Than Sad has taught over a million students and educators how to be smarter about mental health.

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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.

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Stories and updates

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Programs-Central Florida

Learn about upcoming programs at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Central Florida Chapter, including virtually delivered programs.

Deborah Fuchs Kofkin

Meet Our Board Members: Deborah Kofkin

Get to know AFSP Central Florida Board Member, Deborah

Traci Stonecypher

Meet Our Board Members: Traci Stonecypher

Meet Traci - Central Florida Chapter Board Member and Volusia County Walk Chair

Tracey Stein Choroco

Meet Our Board Members: Tracey Stein Choroco

Tracey Choroco serves as the AFSP Central Florida Bold Goal Chair

Danyel Lieberman

Meet Our Board Members: Danyel Lieberman

Get to know your AFSP Central Florida Board Chair, Danyel

Marsha Mena

Meet Our Board Members: Marsha Mena

Meet Marsha Mena LCSW - Central Florida Chapter Board Member and Volunteer Coordinator