Alamo Area Teen Suicide Prevention Coalition Awarded Hogg Foundation Grant

Alamo Area Teen Suicide Prevention Coalition Awarded Hogg Foundation Grant  

9/2/2026

SAN ANTONIO, Texas — As communities across the nation recognize September as Suicide Prevention Month, the Alamo Area Teen Suicide Prevention Coalition (AATSPC) is announcing a new investment in local suicide prevention efforts. The coalition has been selected as one of 29 organizations across Texas to receive funding through the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health’s Texas Capacity Building and Resiliency Initiative. 

The timing of the award provides an important opportunity to highlight a central message of Suicide Prevention Month: suicide prevention is a shared community responsibility, and everyone can play a role in creating hope, connection, and pathways to support. 

The grant will help strengthen the Alamo Area Teen Suicide Prevention Coalition’s capacity and sustainability as a community-driven collaborative bringing together schools, youth-serving organizations, behavioral health providers, families, young people, community leaders, and other partners committed to preventing youth suicide. 

“This grant comes at a meaningful time as we recognize Suicide Prevention Month and encourage our community to talk openly about mental health, learn the warning signs of suicide, and know where to turn for help,” said Terri Mabrito, Coalition Coordinator with the San Antonio Council on Alcohol and Drug Awareness “Suicide prevention cannot be the responsibility of one organization or one system. It takes schools, families, behavioral health providers, community organizations, young people, and caring individuals working together. This investment will help us strengthen those connections and build a coalition that can sustain this work for years to come.” 

Suicide Prevention Month: An Invitation to Get Involved 

Throughout September, the Alamo Area Teen Suicide Prevention Coalition encourages individuals and organizations across the community to take an active role in suicide prevention.  Community members can make a difference by learning the warning signs of suicide, becoming more comfortable having conversations about mental health, sharing trusted resources, participating in suicide prevention training, and helping create environments where young people feel connected, valued, and supported. 

Schools, youth-serving organizations, behavioral health professionals, healthcare organizations, parents, young people, businesses, faith and community organizations, and other interested community members are invited to become involved with the Alamo Area Teen Suicide Prevention Coalition. 

If You or Someone You Know Needs Help 

Suicide Prevention Month is also an important reminder that help is available. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health, suicide, or substance use crisis, call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Support is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

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To become involved, contact AATSPC@SACADA.ORG stopteensuicide.net  

988 Partner Toolkit | SAMHSA -https://www.samhsa.gov/mental-health/988/partner-toolkit  

Terri Mabrito 210-225-4741