American Association of Suicidology (AAS)

The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is the world’s largest and nation’s oldest membership-based suicide prevention organization. Founded in 1968 by Edwin S. Shneidman, PhD, AAS promotes the research of suicide and its prevention, public awareness programs, public education and training for professionals and volunteers.

Mission:
To empower all toward resilient lives, inspiring hope and preventing suicide through the advancement of suicidology.

Vision:
They are an inclusive community that envisions a world where people know how to prevent suicide and find hope and healing.