L.E.T.S. (listening, empathy, trust, support) Save Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention for Black and African American Communities is a presentation created by and for Black people, designed to reduce cultural stigma, foster conversations about mental health, and raise awareness of suicide prevention for individuals who identify as Black or African American. The program is grounded in research and delivered by trained presenters from the Black and African American community.

 Participants will: 

• Learn the scope of suicide among the Black and African American population   

• Understand the racial and systemic factors that impact suicide in the Black and African American    

• Identify suicide risk and protective factors for Black and African American communities   

• Recognize warning signs of suicide   

• Gain confidence in talking to someone in suicidal distress

• Learn how to connect someone with help

Keep the Conversation Going!

Be a volunteer in your local AFSP Chapter
We're always looking for devoted volunteers looking to help in the fight against suicide! If you would like to volunteer, please find your local Chapter at afsp.org/find-a-local-chapter and fill out our Volunteer Application form.

Bring lifesaving education to your community
We would love to present any of our educational programs to your business, school, or community group! Find the full list of our programs at afsp.org/community-programs and reach out to your local Programs Manager, Jessica Toy, at jtoy@afsp.org to learn more.