American Foundation for
Suicide Prevention
Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that aims to raise awareness about suicide through research, education, and advocacy.
With local programs and events across the country, AFSP’s chapters are at the forefront of suicide prevention—creating a culture that’s mindful about mental health. Through core strategies such as funding scientific research and engaging in public policy, AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.
Project Sanctuary
Veterans have a 50 percent higher risk of dying by suicide than civilians. Active-duty suicide rates have reached an all-time high since 2012. Project Sanctuary is a national nonprofit organization founded in 2007 based on the principle that when one person serves, the whole family serves.
Military families are supported with counseling, education, and referrals to needed resources. Project Sanctuary takes a human-centered, solution-based approach to helping military families move forward.
Military families relocate every other year, which may isolate spouses and children and make it even more difficult to cope with the challenges and stress of military life. Project Sanctuary hosts therapeutic retreats in eight states that are staffed and designed by the Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS) in conjunction with Project Sanctuary social workers and licensed counselors.
Andy Hull’s Sunshine Foundation
Following the untimely death of her son Andy, LeAnn Hull is choosing love, encouragement, and suicide prevention. “Through Andy Hull’s Sunshine Foundation, we are hoping to impact as many children, teens, and adults as we possibly can and spare even just one person the pain and anguish of suicide,” says LeAnn Hull.
Andy Hull’s Sunshine Foundation provides presentations on suicide awareness and prevention.
Additionally, The Sunshine Readers is the literacy arm, which recruits volunteers to read to elementary school children to reinforce the fact that “they matter.”
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