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.
Yellow Ribbon
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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