Stuart Winborne is Georgia Area Director at the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. AFSP is where grassroots meets science to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. It’s an uncomfortable topic, but one we need to address.

Stuart has the sort of positive, upbeat attitude it takes to stand up to and address such a tragic and sadly not infrequent issue. It’s folks like her that bring hope and comfort to those affected by suicide.

Among other things, we discussed:

• The over 43,000 Americans who take their own lives annually
• The impact of COVID-19
• Suicide Warning Signs & what to watch out for:
• The work of AFSP:  Education, Public Policy, Funding Research, Support for Survivors
• Trust your gut and say something!!! Don’t wait for someone else to intervene.
• Project 2025
• Sign up for and donate to the Out Of The Darkness Georgia Experience

Finally, make sure you know how to get help for yourself, a loved one, friend or co-worker.

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK
• Georgia Crisis & Access Line 1-800-715-4225
• Crisis Text Line 714714

It’s up to each of us to be alert and to intervene!

Thank you, Stuart Winborne, for your service to our community!