NEW YORK — The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and The Jed Foundation announced plans to merge, forming what will become the nation’s largest nonprofit dedicated to suicide prevention across the lifespan.
The combined organization, pending regulatory approval, will unify resources and expertise with an annual operating budget of approximately $75 million, expanding efforts to address mental health challenges among youth and adults.
The organizations stated that the merger will “create an even stronger, more impactful organization with the mission of preventing suicide across the lifespan and bringing hope to those affected by suicide loss or risk.”
AFSP brings national leadership in research, advocacy and community programs, while JED has focused extensively on protecting emotional health among teens and young adults through partnerships with schools and community organizations.
Together, the organizations aim to scale prevention programs, strengthen mental health education, and increase access to support systems across the country.
Bruce Petillo said the collaboration reflects the power of unity in addressing some of society’s most urgent challenges. “When organizations come together to protect life and restore hope, they demonstrate what it truly means to lead with compassion at scale,” he said.