Non-Profit Spotlight: AFSP

NON-PROFIT SPOTLIGHT

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide

Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.

AFSP is the only national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research and education and to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those affected by suicide. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies:

OUR PILLARS:

z Funding scientific research

z Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention

z Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention

z Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide

WORKING WITH THE COMMUNITY

Led by CEO Robert Gebbia and headquartered in New York, and with a public policy office in Washington, D.C., AFSP has local chapters in all 50 states with programs and events nationwide. AFSP celebrates 30 years of service to the suicide prevention movement.

AFSP South Texas Chapter

Our chapter covers the 42 counties in South Texas including Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy. As a part of AFSP’s growing nationwide network of chapters, we bring together people from all backgrounds who want to prevent suicide in our communities. Families and friends who have lost someone to suicide, vulnerable individuals, mental health professionals, clergy, educators, students, community/business leaders, and many others energize our chapter.

For more information please go to www.afsp.org Are you in a crisis? Call 800-273-8255 or text TALK to 741741

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Helping Keep Your Heart Healthy

South Texas Health System Clinics proudly welcome Moses T. Ashukem, MD, to our growing group of cardiologists, helping to bring cardiac care to more people in the Rio Grande Valley.

Dr. Ashukem is an Interventional Cardiologist who provides catheter-based treatment for coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease and structural heart disease. He completed medical school at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in Richmond, residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, and fellowships at the University of Arizona/ Banner Medical Center in Phoenix and The Ohio State University/Wexner Medical Center in Columbus.

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Moses T. Ashukem, MD Interventional Cardiologist