It’s National Suicide Prevention Month, and our next guests are representatives from the Iowa Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Amara Huffine and Andrea Vignovich!  Join us as we discuss the role of ASFP in Iowa, organizing community and campus walks to raise awareness, suicide prevention trainings, and remembering that hope prevails. If you’re looking for an organization and a cause to support, look no further than AFSP.

*Quick Note: In the show, I misspoke.  I said QPR was Question, Persuade, and Respond.  The “R” stands for Refer.  

If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call 988.  Your story is not over.  

Storytime: Hope Prevails

Special Thanks to:

Amara Huffine

Andrea Vignovich

AFSP- Iowa

Everyone who is working or has worked a 988 hotline

Alex (my sound guru)

Helena and Weston Fantz (of the band Not Jupiter) for the music

My Wife and Daughter 

You

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