American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Missouri Chapter

19/10/2026

Healing doesn’t come with a timeline. Give your grief room to ebb, flow, and unfold at its own pace.

On November 21, join thousands of su***de loss survivors at events across the world. International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day encourages friends and family of those who have died by su***de to come together for healing and support. 💙

Register for a event near you 🔗 afsp.org/survivorday

19/10/2026

Finding support from someone who understands the weight of a su***de loss can make all the difference. 💙✨

AFSP’s Healing Conversations program connects loss survivors with trained peer volunteers to offer understanding, guidance, and resources in a warm, welcoming space.

Learn more or request a conversation today at afsp.org/HealingConversations

17/10/2026

Together, we walk to fight su***de. 💜💙

Every step we take is a message to anyone struggling that they are never alone. AFSP-MO has one more in-person Walk of 2026: Columbia Out of the Darkness Walk on Sun., Oct. 25; 11 AM (CT) check-in at Bethel Park.

✨Did you know you can donate to your local 2026 Out of the Darkness Walk until December 31, 2026?!✨ You can make an online donation on your local Walk page, or purchase a 988 t-shirt designed by AFSP-MO Chapter Board Chair Lauren Ross: https://www.bonfire.com/you-matter-334 💜 At check-out, you will be prompted to choose which Walk you would like to support with your purchase.

Thank you for supporting our efforts in saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by su***de. 🫂

16/10/2026

As a clinical psychologist whose research focuses on issues surrounding su***de, Yossi Levi-Belz has come to learn that suffering does not end with the su***de event.

Recent studies show that over 60 people are profoundly affected by each su***de death. This means that every year, about 50 million people become part of a group known as su***de loss survivors.

Read the full blog: https://afsp.org/story/to-turn-a-personal-tragedy-into-triumph

Join other loss survivors on Saturday, November 21, for . Learn more: afsp.org/survivorday 💙
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15/10/2026

We talk a lot about physical safety on the jobsite, but inclusion is a safety issue, too. Workers who feel valued and heard are more likely to speak up, ask for help, and look out for one another.​

This Construction Inclusion Week, join us in recognizing a truly safe jobsite is one where everyone belongs.​ 💙

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available via talk, text, chat, and videophone (HoH). The Crisis Text Line, 741741, is also available.

14/10/2026

AFSP is offering numerous International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day (ISOSLD) events in November! Please share the flyer and our event pages with anyone you think might be interested in attending. 💜💙

✨November 2026 events✨

11/17: International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day (ISOSLD) for LGBTQ+ Communities hosted by AFSP's Central Division
💙 Virtual, 6-8PM (CT)

11/20: Día de Esperanza hosted by AFSP National
💙 Virtual, 3 PM (CT)

11/21: International Survivors of Su***de Loss Day
💙 In Person, 11 AM-2 PM (CT)
💙 Laborers' Local 42 (301 S. Ewing Ave., St. Louis, MO)
💙 Soft drinks and food will be provided

11/21: Survivor Day Live hosted by AFSP National
💙 Virtual, 6 PM (CT)

11/22: Through a Jewish Lens: Hope and Healing for Su***de Loss Survivors hosted by AFSP-Northeastern NY
💙 Virtual, 11 AM (CT)

ISOSLD events bring survivors of su***de loss together to find connection, understanding, and hope through their shared experience. 🫂
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14/10/2026

"A disAbility isn't a weakness, it's knowledge and strength." --RJ Mitte

We are sending so much love and support to those affected by the sudden passing of RJ Mitte--an incredible human, artist, philanthropist, and activist. 💜🩵

In 2020, RJ created a beautiful video about mental health awareness when he partnered with the Mental Health Coalition and Kenneth Cole. The "How Are You, Really?" campaign encouraged folks to check on their peers even when they seem okay. ♡

You are not alone. The 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7/365 via call, text, chat, and videophone (HoH). The Crisis Text Line, 741741, is also available 24/7. Both services are free and confidential.

Check on your strong friends. Check on your quiet friends. Check on your friends. 🫂

RJ Mitte, the "Breaking Bad" actor and disability advocate, has died at 34. Throughout his career, Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, championed greater representation and inclusion for people with disabilities.

His legacy is a reminder of the importance of mental health and making support accessible to those who need it.

💙 If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7.

🔗 Read more about Mitte’s life and advocacy work: https://bit.ly/4s2b3dN

14/10/2026

If you find scientific research intimidating, we get it. Research benefits everyone, though.

At AFSP, research informs everything we do, including our public policy efforts, education programming, loss survivor resources; and, of course, our scientific research initiatives.

Learn more at afsp.org/research

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13/10/2026

As we close out Hispanic Heritage Month, we want to highlight a resource we're especially proud of: Talk Saves Lives: Construction en Español including a Train-the-Trainer program so your bilingual team leads can bring this training straight to the crew.​

Mental health support shouldn't have a language barrier. Visit HardHatCourage.com/resources to learn more about our Spanish-language resources.

13/10/2026

After Ericka's daughter told her she didn't want to be alive anymore she knew she had to do something.

Ericka got involved with her local AFSP Chapter events including the Community Walk, tabling with education materials at events in her area, and becoming a PR Ambassador for the chapter’s board of directors while also finding a supportive community.

“The love and support of the community of AFSP volunteers has helped me in ways I cannot express, through such a difficult time in my family’s life."

Read the blog:

Ericka Llerena first found her way to the National Capital Area Chapter after her 16-year-old daughter came to her the night before Mother’s Day, telling her she didn’t want to be alive anymore. Finding resources, support and comfort for both herself and her daughter, Ericka became involved in c...