American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Missouri Chapter

03/12/2026

Yesterday was an incredible day in Jefferson City at our Missouri State Capitol for our annual Advocacy Action Day! Our advocates shared their stories, shared pictures of their loved ones, brought awareness to 988 bills, co-response bills and su***de prevention education for educators bills. It’s always a heavy day but they gave it their all and were a voice themselves, those struggling and those no longer with us.

Thank you to all the legislators and staff who took time out of their very busy day to meet with us and listen to us!

A HUGE shoutout and thank you to our incredible advocates! We can’t do the work we do with YOU! You are special, you matter and you are so worthy! Thank you for all you do!!

If in crisis please call, text or chat 988 24/7 365 You matter!

03/12/2026

In Jefferson City today our advocates were advocating for permanent, sustainable 988 funding, Behavioral Health Co-Response Teams & Training and School Personnel Training with their legislators. Thank you to all those that showed up and used their voices to further this vital work.

03/11/2026

03/11/2026

Our advocates are in Jefferson City meeting with our state legislators today! Send all the good vibes at 12pm for the senate committee hearing on SB 1562 establishing a telecom fee and prepaid wireless fee to be deposited into a newly created 988 Crisis Continuum Fund to fund 988 at the state level! Good luck advocates!!

03/08/2026

Construction workers build our roads, bridges, and communities. It’s time we help build hope within the workforce.

According to CDC data, the construction and extraction industries have the highest rate of su***de among occupational groups in the U.S. That’s why AFSP Missouri Chapter’s Construction Hike for Hope is dedicated to improving mental health in the construction industry through education, prevention, and empowering mental health champions on every job site.

Join us for a meaningful day outdoors as we honor those affected, raise awareness, and walk together toward change.

Let’s build a culture where asking for help is strength.

Date: April18, 2026

Location: Greensfelder Park - Muckerman Shelter, Pacific, MO

On-Site Registration Starts: 9:30 a.m.

Program Starts: 10 a.m.

https://supporting.afsp.org/MOConstruction

03/08/2026

Board Member Jacque Christmas presented at the 23rd Annual JPSW Seminar. Thank you Jacque for all you do in this space!

03/05/2026

Today we had the privilege of being joined by 17 leaders from across the construction industry, along with professionals who support and work alongside the field, for our Hard Hat Courage Information Breakfast focused on su***de prevention.

The morning was led by incoming Board Member and Chair of our Construction Initiatives, Tim Rowden, whose leadership helped spark meaningful conversations about how we can better support mental health within the construction community.

This gathering created valuable opportunities for connection and collaboration, and we are grateful to everyone who took the time to be part of this important conversation. We look forward to continuing to grow this work and expanding these efforts across Missouri.

Together, we can build stronger supports for those who build our communities.

02/22/2026

This weekend was about team building and planning for the next year. We are excited to keep our momentum going and keep growing our reach to save more lives and bring more hope to those affected by su***de. We are grateful for each and every one of volunteers, we could not achieve the work we are doing without you!

02/06/2026

Are you in the Construction Industry? Now is the time to register for our Hard Hat Courage Informational Breakfast. Don't miss out on the opportunity to learn about Hard Hat Courage and how to get it implemented for your company.
https://hard-hat-courage-informational-breakfast-mo-3-4-26.attendease.com/

02/06/2026

Whatever your “”why”” is, you have a place to advocate at Advocacy Action Days. 💙

Each year between January and May, AFSP chapters host Advocacy Action Days in state capitals across the country. These powerful and inspiring events bring advocates and state lawmakers together to talk about how we can and must work together to prevent su***de.

Find an event near you at afsp.org/calendar

Join us in Missouri March 11th https://2026-missouri-advocacy-action-day.attendease.com

02/05/2026

We are collaborating with the Compass Firearm Sucide Prevention team to provide ASIST in Columbia at the Daniel Boone Library March 13&14. Besure to register today .. REGISTRATION REQUIRED

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxiNbzhgdW2Da0VXtNWFUp6h_-srNzMt9bdwB96MfC9xi4CA/viewform