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Stories about AFSP Louisiana

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Uniting the Community: Strengthening Suicide Prevention in Southwest Louisiana

Kevin Yaudes teaches undergraduate psychology and graduate counseling at McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana. After recognizing a need for suicide prevention in his community, Kevin connected with AFSP. Before he knew it, he was chairing the Southwest Louisiana Walk.

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Advocates Urge Louisiana Lawmakers to Be The Voice for Suicide Prevention

Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States, and it is the eleventh leading cause of death in Louisiana.