American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Nebraska Chapter

04/26/2026

What a day. What a community. What a mission. 🧡💙

On April 24th, nearly 200 people laced up their boots and showed up at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park for the AFSP Nebraska Construction Hike for Hope; and together, we raised over $20,000 for su***de prevention.
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To every walker, volunteer, sponsor, and supporter who made this possible: thank you. The sticky notes on our Nebraska hope board, the families who walked in honor of someone they love, the construction community showing up in force; this is what movement looks like.
Every dollar raised supports education, advocacy, research, and loss support programs right here in Nebraska and across the country. And we’re already looking ahead with a $30,000 goal set for next year. 🎯

This is only the beginning. 💪

Thank you to our incredible sponsors whose generosity made this event possible. You are part of saving lives.

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04/25/2026

Finals season is here. If you’re feeling the pressure, remember: a grade doesn’t define your worth, and a setback doesn’t define your future.

You’re never failing, you’re always learning. 💙

Tag a friend who needs ot hear this.

04/24/2026

Each AFSP Nebraska volunteer has their own “Why” — the personal story or belief that brought them to AFSP and drove them to raise awareness about mental health and su***de prevention.

Those who volunteer with AFSP Nebraska include survivors of su***de loss; people with lived experience; family, friends, and coworkers of those affected by su***de, and others who support the cause knowing this is an issue that touches every corner of our state — from Omaha and Lincoln to the smallest Nebraska communities. 💙

04/22/2026

During , we recognize the incredible impact our volunteers have on our mission of saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by su***de. 💙

Through AFSP’s 73 local chapters across the country, including Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, volunteers work tirelessly to make a difference and create a community that cares about su***de prevention.

04/21/2026

AFSP 🤝 The Jed Foundation

We’re taking an exciting step forward for su***de prevention and mental health awareness. 👀

The American Foundation for Su***de Prevention (AFSP) and The Jed Foundation - JED are thrilled to announce the intent to merge as equals to form AFSP/JED, the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to preventing su***de across the lifespan and bringing hope to those affected by su***de loss or risk. 👏

By combining AFSP’s national reach and research leadership with JED’s expertise in youth mental health, we’ll be able to save more lives, support more communities, and bring hope to millions across the country.

🔗 Learn more about this exciting new chapter here: afsp.org/story/american-foundation-for-su***de-prevention-and-the-jed-foundation-announce-intent

04/21/2026

🫂 Losing a loved one to su***de can feel lonesome, but there is power in seeking support and finding community with those who have shared experiences.

AFSP’s Long-Term Survivors of Su***de Loss Summit is taking place July 16-19, 2026 in Baltimore. The Summit is a space for long-term su***de loss survivors to connect, learn, and find hope with one another.

💙 Visit afsp.org/survivorsummit to register.

04/18/2026

Your grief is a reflection of your love. We want you to know it’s okay to grieve deeply, to feel everything you feel, and to take the time you need. 🌿💛

04/17/2026

🦺 🚧 The construction industry has one of the highest su***de rates in the U.S. compared to other industries.

That's why we are hosting Talk Save Lives: An Introduction to Su***de Prevention in the Construction Industry on April 21 at 12 p.m. EST, a virtual presentation that covers this leading cause of death in the construction industry.

📌 Register here:

04/16/2026

04/16/2026

As a college student, Dan lost his father to su***de.

Finding the words and support to cope with the loss of his father was an obstacle Dan hopes no one else has to face alone.

Now, as a su***de loss survivor, Dan has served as a key player in the development of our loss and healing program “”Caring Communities: Guidance for Supporting Survivors of Su***de Loss.””

“”There are so many conflicting emotions people may experience when losing a loved one to su***de, such as anger, grief, and doubt, all of which I experienced. No one should ever have to travel this journey alone.””

This College Student Grief Awareness Day, read the blog: afsp.org/story/creating-caring-communities

04/15/2026

Walk Week starts now 💙

Join us on Sunday, April 19th from 12–2 PM at the Union Greenspace for the Out of the Darkness Walk.

Come for the community, stay for the impact, food, booths, speakers, and a space to remind each other that we’re not alone 🤍

🔗 Register through the link in our bio

04/15/2026

Julie found the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention after her husband, David, died by su***de in 2011.

The couple met in medical school and after David’s death, Julie used her medical background to support the new education program Clinical Approach to Preventing Su***de: An Introduction. This program is an introductory overview of the clinician’s role in preventing su***de among patients, and covers risk and protective factors, warning signs, screening tools, brief interventions, and treatment options.

“”When you consider that the majority of those who die by su***de have contact with a medical professional within three months of taking their own life, it’s easy to recognize how important it is that health care providers know how to recognize that someone may be in distress, and know how to connect them with help.””

Read the blog: https://afsp.org/story/educating-other-medical-professionals-on-how-to-prevent-su***de