Bridge of Hope Inc

Mission and History Mission The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention ( AFSP ) is the leading national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy, and to reaching out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide. Providing education and information about depression and suicide to professionals, the media and the public through workshops, trainings, the AFSP website, videos, publications, brochures and public service announcements. AFSP's PSA, "Suicide Shouldn't be a Secret, " has reached 90 million television viewers. Publicizing the magnitude of the problems of depression and suicide, advocating for policies and legislation that can help prevent suicide and working to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental illness and suicide. Offering programs for survivors of suicide loss that can be of assistance and involving survivors in suicide prevention. AFSP survivor initiatives include the National Survivors of Suicide Day program, which was broadcast to over 175 communities and was simulcast on the AFSP website, the Survivor e-Network and trainings for survivor support group facilitators. In 1987, a number of leading experts on suicide came together with business and community leaders and survivors of suicide to form AFSP, a registered 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) nonprofit organization. They believed that only a combined effort would make it possible to fund the research necessary for progress in the prevention of suicide. Such an approach has proven successful with heart disease, cancer and diabetes and it was hoped that it would be successful in dealing with depression and suicide. Many of our original founders were concerned with the alarming rise in youth suicide over the past four decades. During this period, the suicide of young men had tripled ; that of young women had doubled. Suicide is now the second major cause of death among high school and college students. Suicide is even more frequent among older people. The highest rates are found in men over 50. Before the AFSP was formed, there was no national not-for-profit organization dedicated to funding the research, education and treatment programs necessary to prevent suicide. Over the past 20 years, we have changed that.

Project HOME is dedicated to providing permanent subsidized housing and comprehensive support services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Philadelphia. Their initiatives also focus on employment opportunities, healthcare, and educational programs designed to empower community residents. With a commitment to community wellness and engagement, Project HOME has achieved significant milestones, including a remarkable high school graduation rate among participants in their education program. Their ongoing efforts aim to ensure that every individual has access to safe housing and vital resources for a brighter future. Generated from the website

The National Defense Center for Criminalized Survivors, formerly known as the National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women, is dedicated to supporting individuals who have been criminalized due to their experiences as survivors of violence. As an integral part of the BWJP National Centers, the organization focuses on advocacy, education, and resources for these marginalized individuals. With a mission rooted in social justice, the center aims to transform the legal landscape for survivors by addressing the complex intersections of domestic violence and the criminal justice system. Their work highlights the need for comprehensive support and legal defense, ensuring that survivors are treated with dignity and respect in all aspects of their recovery and legal proceedings. Generated from the website