Stories about AFSP Southwest Florida
Construction Hike for Hope: How Two AFSP Volunteers Joined Forces to Fight Suicide in Their Industry
Two AFSP volunteers, Vince Hafeli and Rob Labbe, share how they joined forces to fight suicide in the construction industry by creating Construction Hike for Hope and expanding it across the country. Now, what began as a construction-driven initiative has grown into something larger.
Acknowledging My Dark Night: My Mission to Support Suicide Prevention in the Construction Industry
Construction has the second highest rate of suicide in the U.S. While we have not historically discussed mental health in construction, we are an industry that truly cares about our employees, and we must create an environment where they can share their emotions and struggles.
Giving Thanks to Our Volunteers
We couldn’t accomplish all we do throughout the country without the support of our volunteers, many of whom have a personal connection to the cause. Their passion, support, and hard work makes all the difference and provides the backbone of community that is felt by more and more people every day.
Suicide Prevention Advocates Raise Their Voice for Mental Health in Tallahassee
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the United States and the eighth leading cause of death in Florida.