AFSP New Jersey
@afspnewjersey.bsky.social
New Jersey Chapter of the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP). The leading national not-for-profit organization dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education, and advocacy.
AFSP.org/NewJersey
AFSP.org/NewJersey
Stories save lives.
We know from research that suicide can be prevented and that sharing personal experiences can be a powerful tool in preventing suicide.
It’s critical that everyone feels empowered and supported when bravely talking about their mental health experiences.
We know from research that suicide can be prevented and that sharing personal experiences can be a powerful tool in preventing suicide.
It’s critical that everyone feels empowered and supported when bravely talking about their mental health experiences.
February 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Stories save lives.
We know from research that suicide can be prevented and that sharing personal experiences can be a powerful tool in preventing suicide.
It’s critical that everyone feels empowered and supported when bravely talking about their mental health experiences.
We know from research that suicide can be prevented and that sharing personal experiences can be a powerful tool in preventing suicide.
It’s critical that everyone feels empowered and supported when bravely talking about their mental health experiences.
🗣️ We need to talk.
Join American Foundation for Suicide Prevention New Jersey Chapter at Rider University on March 28 as we present It’s Real: College at the Suicide Prevention Summit & Resource Fair.
🕐 1–4 PM
📍 Lawrenceville, NJ
👉 Sign up: https://bit.ly/4auRlQu
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Join American Foundation for Suicide Prevention New Jersey Chapter at Rider University on March 28 as we present It’s Real: College at the Suicide Prevention Summit & Resource Fair.
🕐 1–4 PM
📍 Lawrenceville, NJ
👉 Sign up: https://bit.ly/4auRlQu
💙💜
February 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
🗣️ We need to talk.
Join American Foundation for Suicide Prevention New Jersey Chapter at Rider University on March 28 as we present It’s Real: College at the Suicide Prevention Summit & Resource Fair.
🕐 1–4 PM
📍 Lawrenceville, NJ
👉 Sign up: https://bit.ly/4auRlQu
💙💜
Join American Foundation for Suicide Prevention New Jersey Chapter at Rider University on March 28 as we present It’s Real: College at the Suicide Prevention Summit & Resource Fair.
🕐 1–4 PM
📍 Lawrenceville, NJ
👉 Sign up: https://bit.ly/4auRlQu
💙💜
When we come together, we remind each other that hope is still possible, even on days that feel heavier than the last. 💙
Healing happens when communities gather, take time to discuss grief, and acknowledge that everyone heals in their own way and at their own pace.
Healing happens when communities gather, take time to discuss grief, and acknowledge that everyone heals in their own way and at their own pace.
February 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
When we come together, we remind each other that hope is still possible, even on days that feel heavier than the last. 💙
Healing happens when communities gather, take time to discuss grief, and acknowledge that everyone heals in their own way and at their own pace.
Healing happens when communities gather, take time to discuss grief, and acknowledge that everyone heals in their own way and at their own pace.
New Jersey Advocates: We need you! 📢 Join AFSP NJ for Advocacy Drop-In Hours on Feb 13. Learn how to use your voice to help pass life-saving legislation in our state. 💙
🔗 Sign up today: https://afsp-nj-advocacy-021326.attendease.com/
🔗 Sign up today: https://afsp-nj-advocacy-021326.attendease.com/
February 5, 2026 at 2:45 PM
New Jersey Advocates: We need you! 📢 Join AFSP NJ for Advocacy Drop-In Hours on Feb 13. Learn how to use your voice to help pass life-saving legislation in our state. 💙
🔗 Sign up today: https://afsp-nj-advocacy-021326.attendease.com/
🔗 Sign up today: https://afsp-nj-advocacy-021326.attendease.com/
💬 Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention
🗓 Feb 24 | ⏰ 6–7 PM ET | 💻 Zoom
Learn warning signs, how to start the conversation, and ways to help prevent suicide.
🔒 Attend anonymously
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/YAfybVtpTE
🗓 Feb 24 | ⏰ 6–7 PM ET | 💻 Zoom
Learn warning signs, how to start the conversation, and ways to help prevent suicide.
🔒 Attend anonymously
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/YAfybVtpTE
February 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM
💬 Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention
🗓 Feb 24 | ⏰ 6–7 PM ET | 💻 Zoom
Learn warning signs, how to start the conversation, and ways to help prevent suicide.
🔒 Attend anonymously
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/YAfybVtpTE
🗓 Feb 24 | ⏰ 6–7 PM ET | 💻 Zoom
Learn warning signs, how to start the conversation, and ways to help prevent suicide.
🔒 Attend anonymously
🔗 https://forms.office.com/r/YAfybVtpTE
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among people ages 15-24. 💙
The #OutOfTheDarkness Campus Walks are our signature student fundraising series, designed to engage youth and young adults in the fight to prevent suicide. 👟✨
Start or find a walk at your school: afsp.org/campuswalks
The #OutOfTheDarkness Campus Walks are our signature student fundraising series, designed to engage youth and young adults in the fight to prevent suicide. 👟✨
Start or find a walk at your school: afsp.org/campuswalks
February 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Suicide is the third leading cause of death among people ages 15-24. 💙
The #OutOfTheDarkness Campus Walks are our signature student fundraising series, designed to engage youth and young adults in the fight to prevent suicide. 👟✨
Start or find a walk at your school: afsp.org/campuswalks
The #OutOfTheDarkness Campus Walks are our signature student fundraising series, designed to engage youth and young adults in the fight to prevent suicide. 👟✨
Start or find a walk at your school: afsp.org/campuswalks
By bringing people together, we can create communities who look out for each other, cheer each other on, notice when someone needs help, and take action.
February 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM
By bringing people together, we can create communities who look out for each other, cheer each other on, notice when someone needs help, and take action.
It can be hard to support yourself or someone you know at risk for suicidal behavior.
But help is available. In fact, interventions and treatments have been developed in recent years for individuals who are experiencing suicidal thoughts or who have made a suicide attempt.
📖 https://bit.ly/4adcKg1
But help is available. In fact, interventions and treatments have been developed in recent years for individuals who are experiencing suicidal thoughts or who have made a suicide attempt.
📖 https://bit.ly/4adcKg1
February 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM
It can be hard to support yourself or someone you know at risk for suicidal behavior.
But help is available. In fact, interventions and treatments have been developed in recent years for individuals who are experiencing suicidal thoughts or who have made a suicide attempt.
📖 https://bit.ly/4adcKg1
But help is available. In fact, interventions and treatments have been developed in recent years for individuals who are experiencing suicidal thoughts or who have made a suicide attempt.
📖 https://bit.ly/4adcKg1
Proud moment for AFSP New Jersey at the Chapter Leadership Awards in Denver 💙
🏆 Chapter of the Year (Large Market)
🚶♀️ Top 15 OOTD Walks: Atlantic Cape & Jersey Shore
🏅 Century Club: Morris, Bergen, Mercer & Hoboken
Grateful for our volunteers who make this work possible.
🏆 Chapter of the Year (Large Market)
🚶♀️ Top 15 OOTD Walks: Atlantic Cape & Jersey Shore
🏅 Century Club: Morris, Bergen, Mercer & Hoboken
Grateful for our volunteers who make this work possible.
February 1, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Proud moment for AFSP New Jersey at the Chapter Leadership Awards in Denver 💙
🏆 Chapter of the Year (Large Market)
🚶♀️ Top 15 OOTD Walks: Atlantic Cape & Jersey Shore
🏅 Century Club: Morris, Bergen, Mercer & Hoboken
Grateful for our volunteers who make this work possible.
🏆 Chapter of the Year (Large Market)
🚶♀️ Top 15 OOTD Walks: Atlantic Cape & Jersey Shore
🏅 Century Club: Morris, Bergen, Mercer & Hoboken
Grateful for our volunteers who make this work possible.
During his tenure as Chair of the National Governors Association (2022–2023), Gov. Phil Murphy elevated national attention on the youth mental health crisis. Before leaving office, he announced NJ’s Youth Mental Health Strategic Plan to continue this work.
🔗 https://bit.ly/49QanRe
🔗 https://bit.ly/49QanRe
Governor Murphy Announces Release of New Jersey Youth Mental Health Strategic Plan - Insider NJ
Governor Murphy Announces Release of New Jersey Youth Mental Health Strategic Plan Posted on – 01/12/2026 Recommendations Mark Culmination of Murphy Administration’s Work to Strengthen Youth Mental He...
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February 1, 2026 at 9:30 PM
During his tenure as Chair of the National Governors Association (2022–2023), Gov. Phil Murphy elevated national attention on the youth mental health crisis. Before leaving office, he announced NJ’s Youth Mental Health Strategic Plan to continue this work.
🔗 https://bit.ly/49QanRe
🔗 https://bit.ly/49QanRe
This February marks the 100th anniversary of #BlackHistoryMonth.
We commemorate the contributions of Black and African American people and empower you with resources created by experts in Black and African American suicide prevention.
Visit: https://bit.ly/4qFvmfj
Artwork by Lo Harris
We commemorate the contributions of Black and African American people and empower you with resources created by experts in Black and African American suicide prevention.
Visit: https://bit.ly/4qFvmfj
Artwork by Lo Harris
February 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM
This February marks the 100th anniversary of #BlackHistoryMonth.
We commemorate the contributions of Black and African American people and empower you with resources created by experts in Black and African American suicide prevention.
Visit: https://bit.ly/4qFvmfj
Artwork by Lo Harris
We commemorate the contributions of Black and African American people and empower you with resources created by experts in Black and African American suicide prevention.
Visit: https://bit.ly/4qFvmfj
Artwork by Lo Harris
Big pride moment for AFSP NJ 💙
Our board members James and Lori took the stage at CLC to present on engaging veteran communities and supporting loss survivors. Sharing NJ’s leadership and heart on a national level.
Our board members James and Lori took the stage at CLC to present on engaging veteran communities and supporting loss survivors. Sharing NJ’s leadership and heart on a national level.
January 31, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Big pride moment for AFSP NJ 💙
Our board members James and Lori took the stage at CLC to present on engaging veteran communities and supporting loss survivors. Sharing NJ’s leadership and heart on a national level.
Our board members James and Lori took the stage at CLC to present on engaging veteran communities and supporting loss survivors. Sharing NJ’s leadership and heart on a national level.
Taking care of yourself is critical and can be lifesaving. 💙
What's your favorite way to practice self-care?
What's your favorite way to practice self-care?
January 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Taking care of yourself is critical and can be lifesaving. 💙
What's your favorite way to practice self-care?
What's your favorite way to practice self-care?
In 2024, we partnered with the Harris Poll to assess public perception of suicide prevention.
"91% of people believe that suicide can be prevented at least some of the time," shares AFSP's Corbin J. Standley, PhD.
Read: https://bit.ly/4bg9HFS
"91% of people believe that suicide can be prevented at least some of the time," shares AFSP's Corbin J. Standley, PhD.
Read: https://bit.ly/4bg9HFS
Working Together to Prioritize Mental Health and Suicide Prevention in the New Year
For many of us, the new year is an opportunity to refocus on our health and set new goals and routines. This year, I want to encourage all of us to make sure our mental health is part of that focus.
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January 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM
In 2024, we partnered with the Harris Poll to assess public perception of suicide prevention.
"91% of people believe that suicide can be prevented at least some of the time," shares AFSP's Corbin J. Standley, PhD.
Read: https://bit.ly/4bg9HFS
"91% of people believe that suicide can be prevented at least some of the time," shares AFSP's Corbin J. Standley, PhD.
Read: https://bit.ly/4bg9HFS
The moment you've been waiting for...our 2026 Overnight will take place in Chicago on June 13th! 💙
Our Walkers last walked through the night for suicide prevention in Chicago in 2009— almost 20 years ago.
Register at theovernight.org/register. We can't wait to walk with you!
Our Walkers last walked through the night for suicide prevention in Chicago in 2009— almost 20 years ago.
Register at theovernight.org/register. We can't wait to walk with you!
Register for the Overnight Walk
I'm supporting AFSP's Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk!
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January 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The moment you've been waiting for...our 2026 Overnight will take place in Chicago on June 13th! 💙
Our Walkers last walked through the night for suicide prevention in Chicago in 2009— almost 20 years ago.
Register at theovernight.org/register. We can't wait to walk with you!
Our Walkers last walked through the night for suicide prevention in Chicago in 2009— almost 20 years ago.
Register at theovernight.org/register. We can't wait to walk with you!
When parents and children are raised in different cultures, they often have very different relationships with mental health.
Vic Armstrong speaks with members of UCA WAVES Youth Mental Health Collaborative, an organization dedicated to bridging these divides.
Listen: https://bit.ly/4bdSE7r
Vic Armstrong speaks with members of UCA WAVES Youth Mental Health Collaborative, an organization dedicated to bridging these divides.
Listen: https://bit.ly/4bdSE7r
January 26, 2026 at 8:30 PM
When parents and children are raised in different cultures, they often have very different relationships with mental health.
Vic Armstrong speaks with members of UCA WAVES Youth Mental Health Collaborative, an organization dedicated to bridging these divides.
Listen: https://bit.ly/4bdSE7r
Vic Armstrong speaks with members of UCA WAVES Youth Mental Health Collaborative, an organization dedicated to bridging these divides.
Listen: https://bit.ly/4bdSE7r
Yesterday, AFSP NJ held its annual Board Retreat — reflecting on our work & planning for FY27.
Focus areas included youth & school outreach, Junior Board growth, Hard Hat Courage, Veterans support, & broader community reach.
We also welcomed 3 new Board members.
Energized for the year ahead. 💙
Focus areas included youth & school outreach, Junior Board growth, Hard Hat Courage, Veterans support, & broader community reach.
We also welcomed 3 new Board members.
Energized for the year ahead. 💙
January 25, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Yesterday, AFSP NJ held its annual Board Retreat — reflecting on our work & planning for FY27.
Focus areas included youth & school outreach, Junior Board growth, Hard Hat Courage, Veterans support, & broader community reach.
We also welcomed 3 new Board members.
Energized for the year ahead. 💙
Focus areas included youth & school outreach, Junior Board growth, Hard Hat Courage, Veterans support, & broader community reach.
We also welcomed 3 new Board members.
Energized for the year ahead. 💙
Campus Walks are a time to come together and say, “I’m here for you.”
When you walk for suicide prevention, you stand with loved ones and strangers nationwide — spreading hope and advocating for a world without suicide.
Share this with someone you’d like to walk with.👟🫂
When you walk for suicide prevention, you stand with loved ones and strangers nationwide — spreading hope and advocating for a world without suicide.
Share this with someone you’d like to walk with.👟🫂
January 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Campus Walks are a time to come together and say, “I’m here for you.”
When you walk for suicide prevention, you stand with loved ones and strangers nationwide — spreading hope and advocating for a world without suicide.
Share this with someone you’d like to walk with.👟🫂
When you walk for suicide prevention, you stand with loved ones and strangers nationwide — spreading hope and advocating for a world without suicide.
Share this with someone you’d like to walk with.👟🫂
Everyone carries loss in some way. We are all grieving something. No matter how big or small, we can make space to acknowledge whatever we are grieving and the emotions that come with it.
Find support at afsp.org/loss
Find support at afsp.org/loss
January 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Everyone carries loss in some way. We are all grieving something. No matter how big or small, we can make space to acknowledge whatever we are grieving and the emotions that come with it.
Find support at afsp.org/loss
Find support at afsp.org/loss
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health! 🧠💙💪
January 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health! 🧠💙💪
Our 2026 Lifesavers Gala celebrates progress in the fight to prevent suicide and honors those making a profound impact. 💙
The Lifesavers Gala recognizes individuals and organizations who have elevated public discourse around suicide.
Stay tuned to hear our 2026 honorees!
The Lifesavers Gala recognizes individuals and organizations who have elevated public discourse around suicide.
Stay tuned to hear our 2026 honorees!
January 21, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Our 2026 Lifesavers Gala celebrates progress in the fight to prevent suicide and honors those making a profound impact. 💙
The Lifesavers Gala recognizes individuals and organizations who have elevated public discourse around suicide.
Stay tuned to hear our 2026 honorees!
The Lifesavers Gala recognizes individuals and organizations who have elevated public discourse around suicide.
Stay tuned to hear our 2026 honorees!
First responders face higher rates of PTSD and suicide than the general population. A pending NJ Assembly bill would protect those with job-related PTSD from workplace discrimination and allow safe leave and return to work.
🔗 https://bit.ly/463uqZY
🔗 https://bit.ly/463uqZY
NJ first responders could get PTSD job protections | NJ Spotlight News
Bill would aid those who take leave after being diagnosed
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January 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM
First responders face higher rates of PTSD and suicide than the general population. A pending NJ Assembly bill would protect those with job-related PTSD from workplace discrimination and allow safe leave and return to work.
🔗 https://bit.ly/463uqZY
🔗 https://bit.ly/463uqZY
New Jersey was awarded a federal mental health grant that will bring $5 million through 2029 to expand school mental health services, strengthen the school psychologist workforce, and support high-need and rural districts.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4r60Z1G
🔗 https://bit.ly/4r60Z1G
January 20, 2026 at 6:00 PM
New Jersey was awarded a federal mental health grant that will bring $5 million through 2029 to expand school mental health services, strengthen the school psychologist workforce, and support high-need and rural districts.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4r60Z1G
🔗 https://bit.ly/4r60Z1G
The State Assembly recently passed a bill allowing NJ’s Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs to accept donations for veteran suicide prevention, funding outreach like brochures and social media campaigns. NJ is home to nearly 300,000 veterans.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4pNkmLW
Read more: https://bit.ly/4pNkmLW
Assembly Passes Matsikoudis Bill that Expands Funding Sources for Veteran Suicide Prevention.
Assembly passes Matsikoudis Bill that expands funding sources for Veteran Suicide Prevention.
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January 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM
The State Assembly recently passed a bill allowing NJ’s Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs to accept donations for veteran suicide prevention, funding outreach like brochures and social media campaigns. NJ is home to nearly 300,000 veterans.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4pNkmLW
Read more: https://bit.ly/4pNkmLW
As we reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, we are reminded of the need for equitable mental health care.
At AFSP, we reaffirm our commitment to addressing the root causes of inequities through research, advocacy, education, and more.
Artwork by Jessica Molina
At AFSP, we reaffirm our commitment to addressing the root causes of inequities through research, advocacy, education, and more.
Artwork by Jessica Molina
January 19, 2026 at 10:32 PM
As we reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, we are reminded of the need for equitable mental health care.
At AFSP, we reaffirm our commitment to addressing the root causes of inequities through research, advocacy, education, and more.
Artwork by Jessica Molina
At AFSP, we reaffirm our commitment to addressing the root causes of inequities through research, advocacy, education, and more.
Artwork by Jessica Molina