American Foundation for Suicide Prevention West Texas Chapter

06/10/2026

Join Us for a Free Community Presentation
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Su***de Prevention
This educational presentation is designed for adults (18+) and provides an overview of su***de prevention, including warning signs, risk factors, and practical steps anyone can take to support someone in need.
Sign up here:
https://docs.google.com/.../1w1Ipjma3OIZ7axa2vNqDBw6.../edit
For questions or to schedule a free presentation for your organization or group, please DM or email: [email protected]
Note: This presentation is for educational purposes only and is not a crisis intervention service. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call or text 988 to reach the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

06/10/2026

Thank you, Sybille, for hosting a DIY event for the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention West Texas Chapter! To learn more on how to create your own DIY event visit: https://supporting.afsp.org/DIY

06/09/2026

Thank you The Amarillo Tribune for helping us creating awareness for mental health, su***de prevention and the advocacy work we are doing!

Hannah Doggett, a West Texas chapter board member for the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention, recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to advocate and gain support for three bills that would better support veterans’ mental health needs. Doggett said that the bills, which would work to lower veteran su***de rates, need community support to increase the chances of being passed.

Doggett said that her expertise is in su***de and trauma. She referenced two reports from the Department of Veterans Affairs: one released in 2012 found that 18.3 veterans die by su***de a day. According to the 2024 national veteran su***de prevention annual report, that number decreased to 17.6. Doggett said that although the number is smaller, it is still significant.

“One is too many, and it honestly indicates that the country in which they’ve served, and for which they’ve served, has not supported them in the ways that they’ve needed to the fullest extent possible,” Doggett said.

Read more here: https://amarillotribune.org/2026/06/03/locals-advocate-for-more-veteran-mental-health-support/

06/09/2026

Register today! Thank you International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 602 for your support, see you on Sunday!

IBEW Local 602 members, families, and friends — today is the day to pre-register for the Amarillo Construction Hike for Hope.

Pre-register by today, June 9, to avoid the $8 gate fee and help make check-in easier.
Join the IBEW 602 team on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Palo Duro Canyon State Park – Pioneer Amphitheater. Everyone is welcome, and the hike is optional.

Register now:
https://supporting.afsp.org/amarilloconstruction

Let’s show up strong, Local 602.
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06/08/2026

has ended, but the need for connection, support, and advocacy is still here, and is stronger than ever. 💙

One of the most hopeful things we can do is learn how to use our voices for change. Advocacy doesn’t have to be intimidating - sometimes it just starts with showing up, learning, and caring about what happens to people we love, to our communities where we live.

Join us for Advocacy 101 if you’d like to learn more about how mental health advocacy happens at the local, state, and federal level and that saves lives and brings hope.

06/07/2026

The construction industry faces one of the highest su***de rates of any profession. 💛🛠️ AFSP’s Construction events send a clear message: mental health matters in the construction industry.

Join us for our Amarillo Hike for Hope in picturesque Palo Duro Canyon on Sunday, June 14th, and help bring support and healing to the people who build our world.

Register here today: https://supporting.afsp.org/amarilloconstruction

06/06/2026

In just one week, thousands will join together in Chicago to walk through the night to fight su***de. The connections people make last a lifetime, and the funds you raise will save lives.

It's not too late to register and join us for the 2026 Overnight Walk but, if you're unable to walk with us here are a few ways you can support this year's event:
📱 Join as a virtual participant
📢 Cheer on walkers at a cheering station
💙 Donate to a fundraiser

Join us at theovernight.org

06/05/2026

Research tells us that Black men are experiencing increasing rates of su***de in recent years. 💙

By integrating digital health strategies, such as ecological momentary assessment (EMA) using smartphones, to assess individuals’ experiences in social environments, including instances of racial discrimination, the goal is greater understanding of experiences that increase Black men’s risk for su***de.

Help us continue funding this critical research and consider making a gift at afsp.org/give

06/04/2026

is ending, but the need for connection, support, and advocacy is still here, and is stronger than ever. 💙

One of the most hopeful things we can do is learn how to use our voices for change. Advocacy doesn’t have to be intimidating - sometimes it just starts with showing up, learning, and caring about what happens to people we love, to our communities where we live.

Join us for Advocacy 101 if you’d like to learn more about how mental health advocacy happens at the local, state, and federal level and that saves lives and brings hope.

06/04/2026

This , AFSP is hosting its first national, public presentation of Pride Pathways: Su***de Prevention for LGBTQ+ Communities and Allies, aiming to deepen understanding of su***de’s impact on the LGBTQ+ community. 🏳️‍🌈

Join us on one of the following dates:

💻 June 15th at 4p.m. ET 🔗 https://pridepathwaysnatl.attendease.com/

💬 June 25 at 8:30 p.m. ET 🔗 https://pride-pathways-natl2.attendease.com/