AFSP Illinois Chapter

When parents and children are raised in different cultures, they often have very different relationships with mental health — a generational gap that can make communication and understanding difficult.

AFSP's Vice President for Health Equity and Engagement Vic Armstrong speaks with three members of UCA WAVES Youth Mental Health Collaborative, an organization dedicated to bridging these divides in AAPI communities.

🎧 Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjsXnFcz9sQ

When it comes to preventing su***de and supporting people who've lost loved ones, have their own lived experience or have been affected by su***de, community means everything.

We are a community dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by su***de. Because when we think and act and feel as a community, we ensure no one feels alone. 💙✨

As we celebrate Skilled Trades Month this May, we're looking back at last year's Illinois Construction Hike for Hope — made possible by the incredible support of community partners and sponsors like the team at Graycor, pictured here.

Our 2026 Construction Hike for Hope is coming up on Saturday, June 13, in two locations: Downers Grove and Grafton. We'd love to have you join us!

👷‍♂️ Register now at afsp.org/ILconstruction.

If you attended an Out of the Darkness Community Walk last year, you may have noticed a Why We Walk wall on-site.

The Why We Walk wall is a space for our community to honor and remember loved ones, with each message serving as a personal tribute.

💙 See a full list of Community Walks in Illinois this year and register or donate at afsp.org/ILtogether.

💜 Learn more about our Illinois chapter, including upcoming events, ways to get involved, and support resources at afsp.org/Illinois.