Name what is happening
Mental illness, depression, anxiety, suicide risk, and grief can be hard to talk about. Plain language lowers the barrier to asking better questions.
Helping people find a clearer next step.
The Sam Anagnostou Foundation helps people and families affected by mental illness, depression, suicide risk, and suicide loss find education, connection, resources, and hope.
Built from love. Focused on support.
John Anagnostou founded the Foundation in memory of his brother Sam, turning family love and lived experience into education, resource navigation, and community.
Sam was generous, funny, and gifted at bringing people together. That spirit continues in the Foundation's work.
Read Sam Anagnostou's eulogyHow we help.
We offer education, resource connections, and community. The Foundation is not a crisis service or therapy provider.
Find a realistic next step
The Foundation points people toward crisis resources, care options, family guidance, community supports, and practical navigation.
Keep people connected
Healing often requires persistence and the right mix of support over time. Community, follow-through, and shared experience matter.
The people guiding the Foundation.
John Anagnostou
Founder / President
Eric A. Weiss, MD
Board Member
Suhas Ahuja
Board Member
Craig Silverman
Board Member
Patty Anagnostou
Treasurer