AFSP
Organizations & Companies abbreviation · Nonprofit
| Stands for | American Foundation for Suicide Prevention |
|---|---|
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
AFSP stands for American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a nonprofit abbreviation.
Nonprofit that funds suicide prevention research, offers education programs and supports people who have lost someone to suicide. Its Out of the Darkness walks are held in communities and on campuses nationwide.
Example: The campus Out of the Darkness walk raised money for AFSP research.
Usage notes
Founded in 1987 and based in New York, it advocates for policies such as the 988 crisis line and mental health parity. It also organizes International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. Anyone in crisis in the United States can call or text 988.
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