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Home • Champions of Change Suicide Prevention Grid

Week 20: Suicide Prevention

Suicide takes the lives of nearly 34,000 Americans every year. These Champions of Change are working to lower that statistic, to combat bullying in schools and sports, to provide resources for communities, and to educate individuals and groups across the country. It is going to take more than one voice to enact the changes necessary to prevent suicide, but these organizations have saved the lives of countless individuals through their programs and efforts.

AFSP

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention was founded in 1987 by research scientists and family members who lost a loved one to suicide.

Blue Star Families

Blue Star Families

Blue Star Families is a nonprofit organization passionately dedicated to helping military families across America.

Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network

Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network

GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (the Lifeline) offers life-saving services around the clock.

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education is a national nonprofit agency that has been working to prevent suicide since 1989.

The Suicide Prevention Action Network

The Suicide Prevention Action Network

SPAN USA was founded in 1996 by a husband and wife who were survivors of the suicide of their daughter.

Suicide Prevention Resource Center

Suicide Prevention Resource Center

The national Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) provides informational resources, technical assistance, and training to various audiences

National Institute of Mental Health

The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is an institute within the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in the Department of Health and Human Services. The NIH is comprised of the Office of the Director and 27 Institutes and Centers.

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people, ages 13-24.