American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (National Office in New York)

About American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Our mission: save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide.

Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education, and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.

AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies:

• Funding scientific research
• Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention
• Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention
• Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide

Staff Size: AFSP is growing every day and currently has a staff size of 160 employees across the country

Budget: 45 Million