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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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October 24, 2024

Celebrating Our Partnership: JED Visits Kappa Kappa Gamma Headquarters

On Sept. 17, The Jed Foundation (JED) visited Kappa Kappa Gamma Headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, marking a significant moment in a partnership that...

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JED In The Media

October 24, 2024

National & Local Media Coverage of JED and AASA District Mental Health Initiative

Find local and national news coverage of this transformational program designed to enhance mental health systems and make long-term measurable improvements in student...

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October 24, 2024

JED and AASA Launch Pioneering District Mental Health Initiative for Pre-K-12 School Districts Nationwide

District leaders can now enroll in the two-year transformational program designed to enhance mental health systems. [October 24, 2024, Alexandria, Virginia and New...

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October 22, 2024

District Spotlight: Chandler Unified School District in Arizona

In March 2024, The Jed Foundation (JED) and AASA, The School Superintendents Association, announced the selection of 15 school districts to participate in...

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October 22, 2024

Macy’s and The Jed Foundation Unveil Newly Created Wellness Room for Brooke Point High School in Virginia

A new wellness room at Brooke Point High School in Stafford, Virginia, was opened Oct. 2 as part of a partnership between The...

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JED In The Media

October 15, 2024

Youth Mental Health Crisis: 3 Women On Screens, Suicide And ‘JED’ Support

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