American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Greater Central NY Chapter

06/14/2026

🌈 Pride is more than celebration, its time to take action. This month, you can help save lives. Whether it’s speaking up, showing support, or getting involved, your voice matters more than you think.

💙 Small actions = BIG impact

Here’s how you can help:
✔ Volunteer
✔ Donate
✔ Share resources
✔ Start conversations

Together, we can create a world where no one feels alone ❤️
Visit https://afsp.org/lgbtq-mental-health-and-su***de-prevention/ to learn how you can do more

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06/14/2026

06/13/2026

Todays the day! Help us cheer on our walkers today as they walk 16+ miles through Chicago overnight tonight! Good luck Deb and Rachael 🎉 🚶🏼

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06/11/2026

GCNY AFSP is teaming up with our partners in Wyoming, South Dakota, and North Dakota to bring you a Virtual Research Connection happening tonight!

We’re honored to feature Mary Cwik and Teresa Brockie presenting:
“Su***de Prevention in Native American Communities: Centering Culture and Community.”

🕕 Time: 6:00 PM MDT


This is a powerful opportunity to learn, connect, and engage—don’t miss it!

👉 Register here:

06/11/2026

The Overnight Walk is this Saturday! Help us encourage our two brave Greater Central NY walkers and learn a little bit more about them 🎉🥳

Todays featured walker is Rachael Scoones! She is a proud support of AFSP and is looking forward to completing The Overnight Walk and supporting those who struggle. She is excited to meet new people and be surrounded by hope!

Rachael says, "Not to long ago, I was in a low period of my life, and my good friend Deb France showed what hope was and how incredible it is and the affect that it can have. For that reason I want to be able to pay it forward to someone else, and show them the power of hope".

Good luck in Chicago Rachael! We will be cheering you on from NY!

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06/10/2026

Hey Syracuse! Interested in volunteering at a great event? Check out the info below on volunteering with My Healthy Mind on July 25th!

From My Healthy Mind:
Have you signed up to volunteer at the third annual BIPOC Mental Health & Wellness Fair
Don’t miss your opportunity to connect with residents, network with health professionals and business leaders, meet talented artists, give back to community members, and gather resources from local community organizations.
Visit our website at myhealthymind.net or email us at [email protected] for more information on how you can support this year’s event.
Volunteer Form| https://forms.gle/Dq2cD31CGE67iX3y7

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06/09/2026

https://afsp.org/story/taking-pride-reflections-on-lgbtq-su***de-prevention

Meet Alison Kwok (they/them), the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention’s Manager of State Policy & Advocacy. For Pride Month, we asked Alison some questions about LGBTQ+ su***de prevention, and what fuels their passion for this work.

06/09/2026

The Overnight Walk is this Saturday! Help us encourage our two brave Greater Central NY walkers and learn a little bit more about them 🎉🥳

Today we have veteran Overnight Walker Deb France. She is a loss survivor, AFSP Board Member on the Loss and Healing Committee, Nominations Committee, a leader for the Oneonta Out of the Darkness Community Walk, and much more 💙

Deb is looking forward to the connections that are made at the overnight walk and says she has, "never met a stranger at the walk". She is walking in memory of her son and to help bring hope to those affected by su***de.

Good luck in Chicago Deb, we will be cheering you on!

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06/08/2026

We are looking for people to join us at our 1st Hike for HOPE event, free to register click the link below. Let's bring attention to the importance of Su***de Prevention within the Construction Industry!! Anybody can join my Team Hope, hope to see you there!

🥾 Hike for Hope Update: New Date & Location
We’re excited to share an update for this year’s Hike for Hope.
New Date: Saturday, June 20
Time: Registration begins at 9:00 AM
Location: Clark Reservation State Park, Jamesville
The Hike for Hope was created to bring attention to the importance of su***de prevention within the construction industry, where individuals face unique challenges and higher risk. By coming together, we can help reduce stigma, encourage open conversation, and connect individuals to support.
While this initiative shines a light on the construction community, this event is open to everyone. Whether you work in the industry, have been personally impacted, or simply want to support mental health and su***de prevention, we invite you to join us.
Together, we can build awareness, connection, and hope—one step at a time. REGISTER TODAY: https://bit.ly/3PSIBMH

I'm raising funds for American Foundation for Su***de Prevention! Please support me and/or walk with me by clicking the link below. Thank you!