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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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September 20, 2024

Fidelis Care and the Centene Foundation Award $1.1 Million to The Jed Foundation to Protect the Mental Health of New York’s Youth

Funding will help expand emotional well-being resources, educational workshops, and training programs for community-based organizations that foster communities of care statewide [September 20,...

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JED In The Media

September 16, 2024

Youth mental health pilot program aims to protect student wellbeing, prevent suicide

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JED In The Media

September 14, 2024

We must tackle the model-minority myth with self-advocacy and personal storytelling

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Blog

September 12, 2024

Macy’s Partners With JED to Support Students and Caring Adults This Back-to-School Season

Safeguarding youth mental health is a crucial effort all year round, but back-to-school season is the perfect time to renew our commitment to...

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JED In The Media

September 11, 2024

Loneliness Is On the Rise & Teen Boys Are Feeling It. Here Are 6 Ways Parents Can Help

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September 10, 2024

New Schools Begin JED High School and JED Boarding School in Fall 2024

The Jed Foundation (JED) is excited that 14 new high schools and boarding schools are joining our JED High School and JED Boarding...

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