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April 21, 2026 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 11, 2025

JED’s 2025 Gala Celebrates Mental Health Advocates and Raises Over $1.6 Million for Youth Mental Health Support

More than 650 supporters, partners, staff, and other friends of The Jed Foundation (JED) gathered on June 4 at the organization’s annual gala,...

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JED In The Media

June 11, 2025

National & Local Media Coverage of JED’s Support for Continued Funding of 988 Lifeline’s LGBTQ+ Youth Services

Find local and national news coverage on JED’s support of The Trevor Project in calling for the continued funding of specialized services through...

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Press Release

June 11, 2025

The Jed Foundation Student Voice of Mental Health Awards Honor Rohan Satija and Nora Sun

Students recognized for mental health advocacy in their school communities [June 11, 2025, NEW YORK CITY] —  The Jed Foundation (JED), a leading...

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June 10, 2025

Student Voice of Mental Health Award Winner Nora Sun on the Power of Peer-to-Peer Support

Nora Sun, a 20-year-old junior at Harvard University and this year’s Student Voice of Mental Health Award undergraduate honoree, brings a powerful, research-driven...

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June 10, 2025

Student Voice of Mental Health Award Winner Rohan Satija on Reclaiming Mental Health Stories

For Rohan Satija, our 2025 Student Voice of Mental Health high school honoree, the connection between storytelling and mental well-being is deeply personal....

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Press Release

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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