The American Association of Suicidology

The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is a not-for-profit organization based in Washington, DC. The organization employs 13 people and generates an annual revenue of $2.5 million. Founded in 1968, AAS is dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide. AAS works to advance suicidology as a science by encouraging and disseminating scholarly research in the field. They actively promote the development and application of strategies to reduce the incidence and prevalence of suicidal behaviors. The organization compiles, develops, evaluates, and disseminates accurate information about suicide to the public, while also fostering high-quality suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention services. AAS publicly advocates for policies related to suicide and promotes research and training in suicidology. The organization serves as a national clearinghouse for information on suicide and conducts public awareness campaigns. AAS also provides training for professionals and volunteers involved in suicide prevention. For more information, visit AAS's website at suicidology.org.