| Founder | Edwin Shneidman |
|---|---|
| Type | 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, advocacy group |
| Purpose | Suicide prevention |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
|
Membership (2016)
|
almost 1,000 |
|
Amy J. Kulp
|
Interim Executive Director |
| http://www.suicidology.org/about-aas/board | |
| Website | www |
The American Association of Suicidology is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization which advocates for suicide prevention. It was established in 1968 by Edwin Shneidman, who has been called "a pioneer in suicide prevention."