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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

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New York, NY.

Description

This organization provides information and support for suicide prevention, advocacy, and bereavement.

Features

listing of loss support groups; national data; information on local chapters; resources; and stories

Recommended Audience

Any congregant or congregational leader needing resourcing or education on suicide.

Cost

Free

Practical Applications

Share with family members who have recently experienced a loss due to suicide.

Share with your congregation in order to educate and get involved in suicide prevention.

Discover community programs, events, and statistics to share with the congregation.

Updated: February 15, 2024

About the Contributor

Matt Burke

Matt Burke is the director of the Northeast Center for Congregations in Fort Wayne and serves as the Center’s Education Director statewide. Matt has a background in classroom, digital and experiential education and most recently served as the associate director of Learning Science at Kaplan Test Prep. He is passionate about using education to develop deeper faith in congregational participants.

Matt earned a B.A. in Religion from Mount Vernon Nazarene University and a Masters of Divinity degree from Asbury Theological Seminary. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Kelly, and his two sons, Silas and Levi. Matt also loves storytelling in films, books and music and finding the intersections of faith and popular culture.

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