AFSP Northeastern New York
The Northeastern NY Chapter of AFSP was formally chartered in May 2006 and serves 15 counties in northeastern New York State: Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, St. Lawrence, Warren, Washington.
About the AFSP Northeastern New York Chapter
Hike to save lives!
We have three opportunities for you to hike in support of the Northeastern NY Chapter this spring. Grab your friends, family, and colleagues and register your team today! Contact us for sponsorship opportunities.
Hike Away the Dark in Thacher Park - April 11th
Hike for Hope-Cody's Climb in Lake Luzerne - May 17th
Capital Region Construction Hike for Hope in Albany - May 30th
Walk with us this spring!
The Out of the Darkness Campus Walks are the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's (AFSP) signature student fundraising series, designed to engage youth and young adults in the fight to prevent suicide, the third leading cause of death among people ages 15-24.
With your efforts, walking and fundraising, you are helping make suicide prevention and mental health awareness a national priority. Walk with us at one of six Campus Walks across our Chapter this spring, alumni and community members are welcome!
SUNY Plattsburgh on April 17
Siena University on April 18
RPI on April 19
Skidmore College on April 19
SUNY Adirondack on April 25
University at Albany on April 26
About Us
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.
The Northeastern NY Chapter of AFSP was formally chartered in May 2006 and serves 15 counties in Northeastern New York State. Since its inception, the chapter engages in a careful strategic planning process managed by a local Board of Directors who are committed to addressing the public health issue of suicide. Collectively, we embrace our responsibility to educate others about suicide prevention. 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
Missy Stolfi, M.Ed. (she/her) Upcoming events and activities
Featured Programs
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 documentaries
Each year a documentary about suicide loss is included as part of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. Previous documentaries can be found here.
Practical information for immediately after a loss
The immediate aftermath of a loved one’s suicide is a challenging, confusing, and painful time. The information below will help get you through the first few days with a better understanding of the things you’re likely to face.
Join the AFSP Northeastern New York Chapter
Stories and updates
Within Us: Using Art to Bring People Together for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
We are never alone in the fight to support mental wellbeing, prevent suicide, and support those affected by suicide. It’s my honor to use art to establish an open and safe space, share stories, and normalize open dialogue around this often taboo topic in the community.
Suicide Prevention Advocates Raise Their Voices for Expanded Mental Health Services
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and the 12th leading cause of death in New York.