We are the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's National Capital Area Chapter. Please check out our website for more info!
Washington, D.C. & Northern VA
Joined May 2011
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AFSP National Capital Area Chapter retweeted
Today, @afspnational and @jedfoundation are excited to announce plans to merge and create AFSP/JED, a unified organization dedicated to preventing suicide across the lifespan and bringing hope to those affected by suicide loss or risk. 📣
Learn more: afsp.org/story/american-foun…
AFSP National Capital Area Chapter retweeted
We can't say thank you enough for the support, @Shinedown! See you this afternoon for the DC #OutOfTheDarkness Walk. @AFSPNCAC @afspnational
Brent & Zach are in DC today for the Out of the Darkness Walk 💙hosted by @afspnational -- over halfway toward the $525K goal! Every dollar helps fund suicide prevention programs when they’re needed most. Donate Now! afspwalks.donordrive.com/ind…
AFSP National Capital Area Chapter retweeted
#TeamDonohoe volunteers shone at @AFSP_NCAC's Out of the Darkness Walk. We're proud to be the 2nd highest corporate fundraiser for vital suicide prevention programs, showing solidarity and shining a light on suicide prevention. #StopSuicide
Learn more: ow.ly/XzvV50Q3EcQ
AFSP National Capital Area Chapter retweeted
It’s time we shed some light on this leading cause of death.
It’s time we #TalkAwayTheDark: afsp.org/TalkAwayTheDark.
AFSP National Capital Area Chapter retweeted
In his second State of the Union address last night, @POTUS described his ongoing commitment to increasing support for #SuicidePrevention, highlighting many issues that align with AFSP’s 2023-2024 public policy priorities. #AFSPadvocacy #SOTU afsp.org/story/afsp-applauds…
AFSP thanks @POTUS for prioritizing #SuicidePrevention and #MentalHealth in his Unity Agenda. We're excited to keep working with the Biden-Harris Administration to help Veterans, protect youth online, and expand access to care. #AFSPadvocacy #SOTU whitehouse.gov/briefing-room…
AFSP National Capital Area Chapter retweeted
“Young people know when their peers are suffering and they take their responsibility as friends very seriously,” our CMO @cmoutierMD told listeners at @aspenideas. Learn how to empower youth to have honest conversations on #MentalHealth. ⬇️ aspenideas.org/podcasts/the-…
AFSP National Capital Area Chapter retweeted
AFSP thanks @POTUS for prioritizing #SuicidePrevention and #MentalHealth in his Unity Agenda. We're excited to keep working with the Biden-Harris Administration to help Veterans, protect youth online, and expand access to care. #AFSPadvocacy #SOTU whitehouse.gov/briefing-room…
AFSP National Capital Area Chapter retweeted
As a matter of public health, we ask that reporters, fans, and followers who are covering tWitch's death – or any suicide – refrain from publicizing details such as the method of death, photos, suicide note, or other details that could contribute to suicide contagion.
AFSP National Capital Area Chapter retweeted
Together to Fight Suicide 💙 I was honored to be recognized for wearing GOLD 🟡 beads at the “Out of the Darkness” Walk for the @AFSP_NCAC.
I hope that we can continue to bring awareness & break the stigma! #suicideprevention #outofthedarknesswalk #washingtondc #mentalhealth – at Washington, DC
AFSP National Capital Area Chapter retweeted
Pic of the family and I from last year’s #outofthedarknesswalk to #stopsuicide. We walk in honor of a dear sister-friend, a cousin, and a med school classmate. 🕊
#MentalHealthMatters
Dial/text #988
Support:
do.nr/fysksn via @DonorDrive 🙏🏾 – at Washington, DC
AFSP National Capital Area Chapter retweeted
We are at the @AFSP_NCAC walk today remembering those we lost, and for those who struggle. #AFSP
AFSP National Capital Area Chapter retweeted
This is one of the most important days of the year. I'm so proud of everyone that came together for the DC #OutOfTheDarkness Walk!!! @AFSP_NCAC @DC101 @LeidosInc #StopSuicide
AFSP National Capital Area Chapter retweeted
Amazing #OutOfTheDarkness walk with @DC101, @LeidosInc, and @AFSP_NCAC. If you can, please support our team, #OneMoreLight. supporting.afsp.org/index.cf…
AFSP National Capital Area Chapter retweeted
Join Me in Supporting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Please help me reach my goal by clicking the "Donate" button on this page. All donations are 100% tax deductible and benefit the @AFSP_NCAC
Thank you for your generous support!
supporting.afsp.org/particip…
AFSP National Capital Area Chapter retweeted
Rain didn’t keep us away from supporting the Fairfax #OutOfTheDarknessWalk today. Great turnout for a great cause - the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. You can still donate at afsp.org/Fairfax @BIG100Radio @AFSP_NCAC #TogetherToFightSuicide
AFSP National Capital Area Chapter retweeted
@SullySupervisor and I were proud to once again lead Team Fairfax Board of Supervisors at the #OutoftheDarkness walk to support the lifesaving work of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Thank you @AFSP_NCAC for another fantastic event! @JeffreyCMcKay
ALT Supervisor Walkinshaw greeting participants before the start of the Out of the Darkness Walk.
ALT Supervisor James Walkinshaw, Supervisor Kathy Smith, and Team Fairfax Board of Supervisors pose for a photo before the walk begins.
ALT Supervisors James Walkinshaw and Kathy Smith walking on a Fairfax City street with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Walk.
AFSP National Capital Area Chapter retweeted
I wear GOLD 🟡 beads representing the loss of a parent to suicide. My dad.
I wear purple 🟣 beads for the loss of a friend. My sorority sister.
@afsp_ncac @afspnatioal @fox5dc
#outofdarknesswalk #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthAwareness #WashingtonDC – at Fairfax, VA
AFSP National Capital Area Chapter retweeted
Today is the Fairfax Walk to Fight Suicide. This is part of the community Out of the Darkness walks around the country. 🛟💙
We gather to remember those lost, those struggling & fighting to prevent loss in the future. #outofdarknesswalk #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealthAwareness – at Fairfax, VA
AFSP National Capital Area Chapter retweeted
Looks like there will be a break in the rain for a few hours in #Fairfax, just in time for the #OutOfTheDarknessWalk to benefit @AFSP_NCAC. Hope to see you there around noon! ihr.fm/3BWntKB #TogetherToFightSuicide @BIG100Radio #AFSP @afspnational