AFSP North Texas
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 North Texas 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.
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The AFSP NTX Chapter offers many community programs for suicide prevention to individuals, organizations, and employers across the Chapter. If you - or the group that you represent - is interested in hosting a presentation, educational program or professional training, please complete our Programs Request Form.
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Upcoming events and activities
Featured Programs
Elevating Voices for Long-Lasting Change, A Town Hall Series
Through an ongoing town hall series, Elevating the Voices in Our Field with Expertise in Diverse Communities, AFSP is convening experts in mental health and suicide prevention from diverse communities to help elevate voices, improve public understanding of their range of experiences, and support their unique needs.
LGBTQ mental health and suicide prevention
AFSP is dedicated to preventing suicide among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) people. As a public health organization, AFSP believes that it is our individual and collective responsibility to support the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ people.
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Stories and updates
DFW Metro Out of the Darkness Walk Tops National Fundraising Charts
DFW Walk Wins AFSP Award
Texas Chapters of AFSP Garner Top Honors for Innovative Strategies and Partnerships
Texas Chapters Take home Award
North Texas Stronger Communities: LGBTQ Suicide Prevention
Stronger Communities: LGBTQ Suicide Prevention is a full-day conference sponsored by the North Texas chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
Navigating Out of the Darkness
I think a big misconception is that those with lived experience are selfish or weak. We are neither. Mental health can be like a labyrinth, and it takes a lot to navigate out of the darkness.
Advocates to Be the Voice for Suicide Prevention and Mental Health in Austin
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and the eleventh leading cause of death in Texas.