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Building cultures of health in the communities we serve by training thousands of individuals in the skills to stop suicide and save lives.

Training Saves Lives

Nearly 8,000 compassionate community members have participated in our one and two-day workshops across the country. Register for a workshop or help bring the Stop Suicide Training to your community! ​

Your Support 
​Saves lives

Armed Forces Mission's Intervention Institute
provides Donors, Volunteers, and Advocates the
​organization they require to eradicate suicide! ​
Meet Our Trainers
Kenneth Koon, D.Min
​Ken is the developer of the Listen Learn Lead Suicide Intervention Curriculum and 2016 recipient of the Trinity Award Emergency Responder of the Year for his work in conducting more than 600 successful interventions.
John Avery
John retired fom the Salinas Police Department, as a member of the Crisis Intervention Team. He holds a Master’s Degree in Emergency Services Administration and teaches suicide intervention throughout the nation.
Michael Hildreth
​Michael is a US Army Reserve Chaplain with a six year ZERO Suicide record in a brigade covering soldiers in 10 states. 
In 2015 he was co-facilitator for the largest training of soldiers in the 99th Regional Support Command, Ft Dix, NJ.

2017
Courageous Challenge

September 9, 2017 MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
The success of the Courageous Challenge is the result of every individual involved. Your participation whether as a volunteer, contender, fan, donor, or corporate community partner is helping to build a culture of community health that is saving lives. ​

People talking...

In the most recent exit survey with Henry County Police 100% of participants gave the highest rating possible recommending the training to others.  

"Excellent training! I have taken courses previously, but none more detailed and as preparatory as this."
Police Chaplain Jamelle McKenzie
AFM has demonstrated commitment to nonprofit transparency earning the GuideStar Gold Level Standard
If you or someone you know is at immediate risk of suicide call 911 or the national life line
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
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