American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Vermont Chapter

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Vermont Chapter If you or someone you know are in crisis or experiencing emotional stress please call or text 988

AFSP’s Facebook community is meant to foster a caring environment, spread awareness of the
cause, and create a greater understanding of research, education and advocacy related to mental
health and suicide prevention. We are dedicated to providing appropriate and sensitive support
to all those who seek it. Our mission is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. In an effort to build a supportive online space, AFSP strongly encourages users to respect fellow
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We are dancing with joy! Ok maybe not today, but we will be soon with Afterglow Foundation! Ticket are on sale now! If...
04/01/2026

We are dancing with joy! Ok maybe not today, but we will be soon with Afterglow Foundation! Ticket are on sale now! If you have not attended in the past please mark your calendar and buy tickets today! We will be there and want to see you!

Tickets are officially on sale for Afterglow 2026! 🎶

Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Hard'Ack Recreation Area in St. Albans for an unforgettable night featuring:

Love Story Tribute
Best of the Eagles
Dirty Deeds - The AC/DC Experience

Since 2019, the Afterglow Foundation has been “Shining the Light” on su***de through music, remembrance, and a shared commitment to su***de prevention, awareness and mental health. Afterglow, which began as a way to honor our son, AJ Holzscheiter, and to help teach parents how to talk to their children about su***de, has grown into something so much larger - a shared space where connection is real and “Shining the Light” reaches all across Vermont

More than 2,200 people joined us at Afterglow 2025, and together, we gave over $130,000 to support su***de prevention, awareness and mental health efforts. That generosity directly supported organizations including:

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services
American Foundation for Su***de Prevention - Vermont Chapter
Spectrum Youth and Family Services
Josh Pallotta Fund at Josh's House, VT
Howard Center
St. Albans Recreation Department

Please help us keep, and grow that momentum, at the Afterglow 2026. Our goal this year is to give $150,000 to support su***de prevention, awareness, and mental health.

Get your tickets today at 2026afterglowmusicfestival.eventbrite.com

Let’s come together again to "Shine the Light" 🕯️



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Hey! Have you check out the Facing Su***de Newsletter? If you have not you should! Lots of great information shared fr...
03/20/2026

Hey! Have you check out the Facing Su***de Newsletter? If you have not you should! Lots of great information shared from around the State. In the Winter edition you may see some familiar AFSP VT faces!

You can sign up here:

https://facingsu***devt.com/get-involved/

03/14/2026

In recognition of Women’s History Month, we’ve rounded up just a few videos highlighting some of the world’s leading women su***de prevention researchers.

Thank you Middlebury College for hosting us today on campus! Great to engage with students and staff and raise awarenes...
03/11/2026

Thank you Middlebury College for hosting us today on campus! Great to engage with students and staff and raise awareness about mental health and su***de prevention here in Vermont. We are here until 3 pm. Stop by!

Our AFSP Vt board had its annual retreat to plan for the next year this past weekend! Greatful to our volunteers!Want t...
03/09/2026

Our AFSP Vt board had its annual retreat to plan for the next year this past weekend! Greatful to our volunteers!

Want to get more involved? Check out https://afsp.org/chapter/vermont

Advocates from across Vermont came together today in Montplier to support legislation for our communities. It was a powe...
02/12/2026

Advocates from across Vermont came together today in Montplier to support legislation for our communities. It was a powerful day with many meetings, connections and kind words of support. We are greatful to have some many strong connection with our lawmakers who take the time to hear about the issues that are important to us.

We also had the opportunity to testify for the House Committee on Health Care. If you are interested the link is below!

Thank you to our volunteers that show up to to save lives and bring hope to those affected by su***de!

A huge shout out to the youth that joined us today, bravely sharing thier stories and lived experiences!

https://www.youtube.com/live/W9mxcWUe-84?si=LVek3kGh8ZBtSwfU

When we come together, we remind each other that hope is still possible, even on days that feel heavier than the last. 💙...
02/05/2026

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.

Learn more about our loss and healing supports at https://afsp.org/chapter/vermont

Have you heard!!!! Our advocacy efforts are working on the federal level!! Read more below 👇
02/04/2026

Have you heard!!!! Our advocacy efforts are working on the federal level!! Read more below 👇

The American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (AFSP) welcomes the President’s signing of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education funding bill, which overall makes continued investments in su***de prevention, mental health, and crisis response across the nation.

A few pictures that capture the impactful moments from Chapter Leadership Confrence this past week. We learned so much ...
02/03/2026

A few pictures that capture the impactful moments from Chapter Leadership Confrence this past week. We learned so much and felt connected to our mission of saving lives and bringing hope to those impacted by su***de.

Excited for all 2026 will bring!

It can be hard to support yourself or someone you know at risk for suicidal behavior.But help is available. In fact, int...
02/03/2026

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 su***de attempt.

Learn more at https://afsp.org/su***de-prevention-interventions-and-treatments/

This February marks the 100th anniversary of .It is an important moment to commemorate the immense contributions of Bla...
02/01/2026

This February marks the 100th anniversary of .

It is an important moment to commemorate the immense contributions of Black and African American people, and to celebrate their long legacy of creativity and resilience.

This month and year-round, we want to empower you with resources created by experts in Black and African American mental health and su***de prevention –– because we know from research that culturally relevant mental health resources are essential to fighting su***de among historically marginalized and underserved communities.

Visit https://afsp.org/mental-health-resources-for-marginalized-communities/ for resources.

Artwork by Lo Harris

Please celebrate our Chapter for Outstanding Chapter Loss and Healing Program Award 2026!!!! We know supporting survivo...
02/01/2026

Please celebrate our Chapter for Outstanding Chapter Loss and Healing Program Award 2026!!!!

We know supporting survivors is su***de prevention. Connection is vital.

Thank you to all of our volunteers who support survivors and most importantly our survivors who ask for support and trust us!

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