Online Suicide Prevention Resources.


SUICIDE PREVENTION & MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

There are many web sites that contain helpful information and services related to suicide. Here are a few that we recommend:

National Hopeline Network:
The "Hopeline" connects callers throughout the United States to the certified crisis centers closest to their calling locations. Highly trained hotline counselors are available 24-hours-a-day, seven days a week to speak with callers in crisis.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

SA\VE
SA\VE (Suicide Awareness\Voices of Education) has lots of information about suicide and depression that may be helpful to you.

The American Association of Suicidology (AAS)
The national association for suicide professionals. The web site contains lists of crisis centers/hotlines, support groups, and many other helpful resources.

Sites with Suicide Awareness/Prevention information

The following links will take you to sites over which 211 has no control. While 211has found these sites to be helpful, 211 assumes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the information.

General Information on Mental Illnesses

Anxiety Disorder Association of America
General information on anxiety disorders, treatment, referrals 

Mental Health America 
Advocacy, support, information, resources and referrals

Mental Health Network
Information on mental health disorders and treatment, resources, videos

National Alliance on Mental Illness
Good site for information on brain illnesses  

Resources for Families, Friends, Co-Workers, and Veterans

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance 
Support groups, advice, tips on living with family members with mood disorders

Families for Depression Awareness 
Site for families with questions about depression

Glendon Association
The mission of The Glendon Association is to save lives and enhance mental health by addressing the social problems of suicide, child abuse, violence, and troubled interpersonal relationships.

National Resource Directory 
The NRD is a federal government web site for wounded, ill and injured Service Members, Veterans, their families and those who support them.

 

Suicide Prevention-Specific Organizations

American Association of Suicidology
Research, training, education, links to national support groups, crisis centers

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 
Research, education, support, advocacy 

The Jason Foundation 
Links for resources on brain illnesses, suicide, and resources for families

The Jed Foundation 
College-aged and campus information

Kristen Brooks Hope Center
National hopeline

The Link Counseling Center 
Grief, support, education, and counseling for families

Samaritans, USA 
Telephone counseling and support

The Trevor Project 
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.

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School-based educational programs

 

Statistical Information and Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
Detailed statistics by year, age, gender, etc.

International Association for Suicide Prevention 
Statistics, library, research, education, etc.

National Center for Health Statistics
More suicide-specific statistics 

National Institute of Mental Health
Latest information on mental health 

Suicide Prevention Resource Center
National clearinghouse for information on suicide and suicide prevention 

World Health Organization
More facts and statistics, world suicide perspective
 

Resources for Professionals 

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry 
Professional information, articles, links, resources

American Psychiatric Association
Professional information

American Psychotherapy Association
Excellent site for resources, information for various disciplines

Behavioral Associates 
Excellent site with information, links, research
 

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