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Suicide 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: 1-800-SUICIDE
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.

The Samaritans
This group provides resources for those who are suicidal, including anonymous e-mail services where you can get support.

If You Are Thinking About Suicide...Read This First.
This is a site put together by a person who is not a mental health care professional, but does have some things to say that might be of help to you. The site also includes a list of resources, information on recovery, and information on the stigma of suicide.

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.

Additional Resources . . .

Sites with Suicide/Prevention information

The following links will take you to sites over which SAVE has no control. While SAVE has found these sites to be helpful, SAVE 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
Depression Central	General information on depression and mood disorders
Depression Helper	Information of depression prevention
depressionisreal.org	Information on depression, podcasts, public service announcements
everyminute.org	A grassroots campaign uniting advocates, mental health professionals and organizations into a single coalition creating a public forum advancing the need and benefit of increased mental health research
If you are thinking about suicide, readthis first	For anyone having suicidal thoughts
MayoClinic.com	Depression information
Mental Health America	Advocacy, support, information, resources and referrals
Mental Health Info Source	Information on brain illnesses, "Ask the Expert" section to inquire of a psychiatrist
Mental Health Information	Internet mental health
Mental Health Network	Information on mental health disorders and treatment, resources, videos
National Alliance on Mental Illness	Good site for information on brain illnesses
National Mental Health Information Center	Links for research, support, conferences
Resources for Families, Friends, Co-Workers and Veterans
Camp Amanda Minnesota	Camp Amanda-Minnesota is a free camp for children and teens - kindergarten through high school- who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, close relative or significant person in their life.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Forum	The CBT Forum is the first community-driven website dedicated to cognitive behavioral therapy.
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.
Joining Forces	Video series designed for those who are responding to the health care needs of returning military, to assist in understanding what returning veterans and their family members have experienced.
Lifeline Gallery: Stories of Hope and Recovery	Provides a safe space for survivors of suicide, suicide attempt survivors, those who struggled with suicidal thoughts, and those in the suicide prevention field to share their stories of hope and recovery.
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.
Sad Scale	Sad Scale is an IPhone application created to help screen for depression in the General Population, PostPartum Depression and Geriatric depression.
Suicide and Inhalants	Suicide and inhalants, know the facts.
The Terry Wise Story: A Suicide Attempt Survivor	The Terry Wise Story recently won a Gold Award in the 16th Annual National Health Information Awards in the Patient Education category. Terry Wise is a well-known author and speaker on suicide prevention.
Suicide Prevention-Specific Organizations (Including members of the National Council of Suicide Prevention)
American Association of Suicidology	Research, training, education, links to national support groups, crisis centers
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention	Research, education, dupport, 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
Means Matters Project	The mission of the Means Matter Campaign is to increase the proportion of suicide prevention groups who promote activities that reduce a suicidal person's access to lethal means of suicide.
National Organization of People of Color Against Suicide	Community-Based suicide prevention for minority communities
Samaritans, USA	Telephone counseling and support
Suicide Prevention Action Network	Advocacy, legislative network
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.
Knowledge Exchange Network	Government-sponsored site
National Center for Health Statistics	More suicide-specific statistics
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control	Good source for various injury-specific data
National Institude 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
Continuing Medical Education	Continuing education for medical professionals
Behavioral Associates	Excellent site with information, links, research
International Resources
Associated Counsellors & Psychologists Sydney	Australia. A Sydney, Australia based mental health information service and expert connecting you with an expert network of professional counsellors and psychologists.
Depression Learning Path	UK
Mental Health Association	Australia
Mind Your Mind	Canada - Information for Youth
Shyness and Social Anxiety Disorder - Australia	Australia
Sri Lanka Sumithrayo	Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka Sumithrayo is a Government approved charity gives solace and emotional support to the lonely, depressed and the suicidal.

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