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AFSP Applauds Reversal of SAMHSA Grant Termination Decisions

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), a leading suicide prevention organization in the U.S., commends the Administration for reversing its previous decision to terminate thousands of suicides prevention and mental health grants at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

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AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION URGES IMMEDIATE REVERSAL OF SAMHSA GRANT TERMINATIONS THAT SUPPORT LIFE-SAVING CARE IN COMMUNITIES NATIONWIDE

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), the nation’s largest suicide prevention organization, is deeply alarmed by the Administration’s decision to terminate federal grants that fund critical suicide prevention and behavioral health services.

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STATEMENT ON STRATEGY TO REDUCING SUICIDE BY FIREARMS

We established the goal to reduce the annual suicide rate by 20% by 2025 to drive urgency and action that saves lives.

Robert Gebbia, CEO

Staying True to AFSP’s Mission

AFSP is focused on addressing the mental health and suicide prevention needs of everyone because it affects all of us. And we are dedicated to working with populations that are disproportionately affected by suicide. Our mission demands we approach suicide prevention by focusing on a wide diversity of populations.