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Talking to Children About Alcohol & Substance Use in the Family
Learn how to talk about caregiver/relative substance and alcohol use with kids, how to tailor the discussion to the child's developmental stage, and how to create a supportive environment where children feel safe to express their concerns and ask question.

Forgiveness of Others
A discussion from the peer support lens on forgiving others and will encourage the positive and transformative benefits of finding peace through forgiveness.

Talk Saves Lives: Latinx
Community presentation that covers what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and the strategies that can help save lives.

Parent Cafe: Bloom Where You’re Planted
Join us for inspiring conversations and a chance to connect with fellow parents who are flourishing in the face of military life. Come in, relax, and let’s grow together!

AFSP Volunteer 101: Virtual Event
Join us for an AFSP 101 Orientation hosted by AFSP's Chapter Leadership Council to find out how to get involved with the fight to stop suicide.

ThriveFest
Join Boys & Girls Club of the Austin Area and Texas System of Care for a free community event celebrating children's mental health!

The Empowered Caregiver: Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors
Learn how dementia can change a person’s behavior, possible triggers and person-centered care approaches to address behaviors.

Managing Anxiety in the Workplace
Discuss common anxiety triggers and practical strategies for managing stress, setting boundaries, and building resilience.

2025 Texas Advocacy Action Day
AFSP Advocacy Action Days bring together passionate volunteers to advocate for state policy changes that will improve mental health and prevent suicide.

Talk Saves Lives: LGBTQ
LGBTQ Suicide Prevention is a community-based presentation that covers what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we can all do to fight suicide.

Community in Crisis: Mental Resilience in Times of Disaster
This initiative brings together mental health professionals and local advocates for open discussions on mental health, aiming to find actionable solutions and address critical needs.

Talk Saves Lives: LGBTQ
LGBTQ Suicide Prevention is a community-based presentation that covers what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we can all do to fight suicide.

Starting Your Mental Health Non-Profit
This initiative brings together mental health professionals and local advocates for open discussions on mental health, aiming to find actionable solutions and address critical needs.

Talk Saves Lives: LGBTQ
LGBTQ Suicide Prevention is a community-based presentation that covers what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we can all do to fight suicide.

Understanding Suicide
Explore the causes of suicide, the warning signs, and how to cope.

Understanding Grief
Explore the symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic criteria, and treatment of prolonged grief disorder with a licensed therapist and learn practical tips for managing symptoms and supporting loved ones.

How to Get Involved: Mental Health Advocacy Groups & Community Leadership
This initiative brings together mental health professionals and local advocates for open discussions on mental health, aiming to find actionable solutions and address critical needs.

Community Health & Wellness Fair
This event will focus on promoting wellness, preventative care, and healthy living by offering valuable health services and resources to the community.

V-SRG: Love & Relationships
Join us for an opportunity to connect with other military and veteran spouses/partners and discuss our relationships with our partner, share challenges and successes, and receive support.

Let’s Talk About it: Military Sexual Trauma Survivors
This event is a peer support event and open to survivors of MST, their loved ones, and those within the military and veteran community that want to learn and support with care in compassion.

AI and Mental Health: Building Trust in Technology-Driven Care
This series will raise awareness and build practical skills around mental health issues like substance use and suicide risk.

Research Connection with Dr. Paul Nestadt
Join us for an AFSP Research Connection Program, where you will have the opportunity to engage in a conversation with a researcher about their work and about suicide prevention.

Rising Up to Support Military Sexual Trauma Survivors
During this EmpowerEd session, you will learn about MST, hear about the Rising Up research project engaging MST survivors and practitioners, and identify strategies to support MST survivors on their healing journey.

2025 Public Health Symposium
Join us for an engaging symposium focused on the latest insights, strategies, and innovations in public health.

Understanding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
This one-hour webinar provides an accessible guide to understanding this often-misunderstood diagnosis, including symptoms of OCD, co-occurring disorders, and treatment options

Talk Saves Lives: LGBTQ
LGBTQ Suicide Prevention is a community-based presentation that covers what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we can all do to fight suicide.

Building a Mental Health Program in Your Faith Community or Organization
It helps to bring your team with you, as we will put you in Breakout Rooms together to begin the conversation. This is one of our Core Modules required for Wellness Champion Certification.

Understanding Traumatic Grief in Children
Learn to recognize the signs of traumatic grief in children with a licensed therapist and discuss how to provide support to children who are experiencing traumatic grief.

Talk Saves Lives for the LGBTQIA+ Community (FLCS)
An Introduction to LGBTQ Suicide Prevention is a community-based presentation that covers what we know about this leading cause of death, the most up-to-date research on prevention, and what we can all do to fight suicide.

Taking Care of Ourselves
If you’ve been struggling to define what self-care means for you, in a practical, achievable way, then this session is for you.

Breaking Barriers Teen Mental Health Conference
It is a safe pace to "break barriers" in mental health stigmas for teens and find connection with one another!

Cultural and Cognitive Drivers of Alcohol Use in Hispanic/Latinx Communities
This series will raise awareness and build practical skills around mental health issues like substance use and suicide risk.

Crisis Prevention, Intervention,& De-Escalation
Learn what to do if you encounter someone with a Mental Health Crisis, who may need to be verbally de-escalated.

Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Explore the diagnostic criteria, symptoms, treatment options, and common misconceptions of body dysmorphic disorder.

Understanding Psychotherapy
Discuss the reasons why people go to therapy, what the process truly looks like, and how to find a qualified professional.


Spiritual Practices for Mental Health
Discuss practical techniques such as mindfulness, meditation, creative expression, and gentle embodiment practices like yoga, tai chi, or contemplative walking.

Virtual Suicide Bereavement Support Group Training (Copy)
The AFSP Facilitator Training Program offers suicide prevention organizers a way to create and facilitate a community support group for suicide loss survivors in the aftermath of a suicide.

Virtual Suicide Bereavement Support Group Training (Copy)
The AFSP Facilitator Training Program offers suicide prevention organizers a way to create and facilitate a community support group for suicide loss survivors in the aftermath of a suicide.

Virtual Suicide Bereavement Support Group Training
The AFSP Facilitator Training Program offers suicide prevention organizers a way to create and facilitate a community support group for suicide loss survivors in the aftermath of a suicide.

Texas Together: It's Real Middle School
Intended for high school classes or community settings with groups of teens, ages from 14 to 18, It’s Real: Teens and Mental Health is a 45-minute program that provides young people with mental health education and resources.

Achieving Work-Life Harmony for Mental Health Professionals
This session will provide actionable techniques for setting boundaries, managing energy, and preventing burnout.

Self-Care and Workplace Wellness
Learn ways to introduce self-care into your work life, communicate boundaries, and cope with demanding schedules.

Divorce & Separation Support: Finances, Benefits, and Rights
Learn about financial considerations, benefits, and rights to empower you during and after divorce.