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June 9, 2025 Press Release

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and The Jed Foundation Announce Intent to Merge As Equals; Becoming The Nation’s Largest Nonprofit Organization Dedicated to Suicide Prevention Across The Lifespan

The union of AFSP/JED leverages complementary strengths of both organizations and combined annual operating budget of approximately $75 million to drive greater impact and save more lives

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June 9, 2025

White House Officially Proposes Cutting National Suicide Lifeline for LGBTQ+ Youth

The Trump administration’s proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2026 calls to eliminate funding for the 988 Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ youth services, confirming leaked reports...

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June 5, 2025

2025 JED Gala Honors Victoria’s Secret PINK, Eric Nam, Ally Love, and Student Mental Health Advocates

[June 5, 2025, New York City] — The Jed Foundation (JED) hosted its annual gala on June 4 at Cipriani Wall Street in New...

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May 28, 2025

Pennsylvania Recognizes 15 Postsecondary Institutions for Efforts to Support Student Mental Health and Prevent Suicide

The Pennsylvania Department of Education designated 15 postsecondary institutions as PA CARES campuses [May 28, 2025, Harrisburg, PA] – Today at Temple University,...

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May 22, 2025

House Bill Risks Lives: The Jed Foundation (JED) Urges Senate to Preserve Medicaid

House-passed bill would leave millions without coverage and severely reduce school-based mental health funding. New York, NY — Early this morning, the U.S....

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May 13, 2025

Talking Rain and The Jed Foundation (JED) Launch Workshop Curriculum Designed to Prevent Student-Athlete Suicide

PRESTON, Wash., May 12, 2025 – In alignment with its mission to support healthy communities and personal wellbeing, Talking Rain Beverage Company®, makers...

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May 5, 2025

Red Sox Partner With Local Nonprofits to “Change Up the Conversation” Around Mental Health

Season-Long Program Will Raise Awareness of Community-Based Mental Health Resources; Program Partners to be Recognized in Pregame Ceremonies on May 7 BOSTON, MA...

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