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AFSP Southwest Florida

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 Southwest 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

  • Introduction to Supporting Those at Risk (FLCS)

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  • Construction Hike for Hope

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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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  • Programa Conectando con la Investigación con los Capítulos de Florida y Puerto Rico

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

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  • Sarasota Walk

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

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More Than Sad

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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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Programs- Southwest Florida

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

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Florida Circle of Hope - Southwest Florida Chapter

Circle of Hope is a passionate group of individuals dedicated to funding efforts to prevent suicide through a personal gift to the Southwest Florida Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

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Meet Our Board Members: Ashley Bloom

Get to know Ashley Bloom, our Southwest Florida Chapter Secretary and Sarasota Out of the Darkness Walk Chair

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Meet our Board Members: Carrie Niedert

Get to know Carrie our Southwest Florida Chapter Board Chair

Amy Vogel

Meet our Board Members: Amy Vogel

Meet Amy Vogel, Charlotte County Walk Chair and Southwest Florida Chapter Board Member.