Suicidal Thought has Doubled to 1 in 10 Americans and 1 in 4 Teens in 12 months
CDC August 2020
Chaplain Kenneth 'Lou' Koon
Founder Armed Forces Mission and the Intervene Challenge
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The Front Line Leader in Suicide Intervention
Rapid Response Interventions
by AFM Founder Lou Koon |
Whether training a small country church or the 101st Airborne more than 18,000 individuals across the US have taken AFM's Intervene Challenge to gain the skills that save lives. The Challenge is based on the work of Army Chaplain Lou Koon in conducting more than 1,400 suicide interventions and features the five core values set forth in Lou's book Listen Learn Lead (A Model for Suicide Intervention).
Individuals that accept the Challenge help to build a culture of mental health as Community Gatekeepers who are ready, willing, and able to serve individuals at risk of suicide. Like Lou, they know that INTERVENTION SAVES LIVES!
Individuals that accept the Challenge help to build a culture of mental health as Community Gatekeepers who are ready, willing, and able to serve individuals at risk of suicide. Like Lou, they know that INTERVENTION SAVES LIVES!
One Mission - The Eradication of Suicide
Along with a primary emphasis on the reduction of veteran and first responder suicides, AFM's Intervene Challenge provides training for all people in keeping with our creed as soldiers to serve the people of the United States of America.
Through AFM individuals at risk find an authentic power to choose life. As a Fireman with 10 years of service recently said, "AFM has ignited a culture of health that literally saved my life."
We invite you to join us. Take the Challenge or better yet, contact us today about organizing the Intervene Challenge for your community. At AFM we provide Donors, Volunteers, and Community Advocates a platform to eradicate suicide and transform lives.
Through AFM individuals at risk find an authentic power to choose life. As a Fireman with 10 years of service recently said, "AFM has ignited a culture of health that literally saved my life."
We invite you to join us. Take the Challenge or better yet, contact us today about organizing the Intervene Challenge for your community. At AFM we provide Donors, Volunteers, and Community Advocates a platform to eradicate suicide and transform lives.
People are Talking
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I had the privilege of participating in the Intervene Challenge in 2016. As a result of the training I arranged for members of the 101st Airborne at Ft Campbell to do the same. Suicide can be reduced. Lives can be saved. It will take the efforts of many within our communities willing to engage those that are hurting. Those that truly want to make a difference in reducing suicide would be well served and prepared by taking AFM's Intervene Challenge and learning the L3 model.
Hubert G. Smith
LT General (Retired) |
The Air Force tells us to do something about suicide. AFM's Intervene Challenge shows us how.
Colonel Akshai Gandhi
Commander 169th Fighter Wing McEntire Joint National Guard Base An extraordinary way of reaching people… overwhelmingly touched... already planning the next event!
MAJ Connie Gonzales
Suicide Prevention Officer US Army Reserves |
It is not hyperbole when I say Listen Learn Lead and the Intervene Challenge was the most impactful professional learning I have encountered in my 20-year career. I left the training a different person, equipped with the skills to save a life. I recommend this training, to everyone.
Michael Duncan, Ed.D
Superintendent Pike County Schools Excellent Brilliant Eye-opening!
Denitra A. Miller, CSW |
With Heartfelt Gratitude to Our Partners
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And our many unsung heroes, the individuals and families that
sustain the work through their monthly support of the mission.
sustain the work through their monthly support of the mission.