The Jed Foundation (JED) is a

non-profit organization A nonprofit organization (NPO), also known as a nonbusiness entity, nonprofit institution, not-for-profit organization, or simply a nonprofit, is a non-governmental (private) legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public, or so ...

that protects emotional health and prevents

suicide Suicide is the act of intentionally causing one's own death. Risk factors for suicide include mental disorders, physical disorders, and substance abuse. Some suicides are impulsive acts driven by stress (such as from financial or ac ...

for teens and young adults in the

United States The United States of America (USA), also known as the United States (U.S.) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It is a federal republic of 50 U.S. state, states and a federal capital district, Washington, D.C. The 48 ...

. Phil and Donna Satow started the organization in 2000 after their youngest son Jed died by suicide in college in 1998.

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External links

The Jed Foundation - Official site
Non-profit organizations based in New York City Suicide prevention Organizations established in 2000 2000 establishments in the United States