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Links for Suicide Support
American Association of Suicidology
www.suicidology.org/
A nonprofit organization dedicated to the understanding and prevention of
suicide. Its website is designed as a resource for those concerned with suicide,
including professionals, survivors, and people in crisis.
Befrienders International
www.befrienders.org
Worldwide, 24 hour befriending services via telephone, e-mail, and regular mail
to those in emotional distress. The befrienders listen without being judgemental;
they do not provide advice.
Kids Help
kidshelp.sympatico.ca/
Support for children coping with suicide. English and French languages spoken.
1000 Deaths
www.1000deaths.com/
Information and support for those who have survived a loved one who committed
suicide.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
www.afsp.org
Dedicated to advancing our knowledge of suicide and preventing suicide.
The Foundation supports research about suicide; provides information about
suicide and depression; promotes professional education for recognition and
treatment of depression and suicide; making the public aware of the magnitude of
the problems of suicide and depression; supporting programs for suicide survivor
treatment, research and education.
The Jason Foundation
www.jasonfoundation.com/
The Jason Foundation, Inc. is a leader in teen suicide awareness and prevention.
The Jason Foundation provides free educational materials and programs to parents,
educators, and counselors.
The Samaritans
www.metanoia.org/suicide/samaritan.htm
518-689-4673 - U.S.
800-667-8089 - Canada
Support for those despairing, in crisis, or contemplating suicide.
The Samaritans - Hong Kong
www.samaritans.org.hk
24 hour confidential emotional support for those in despair or considering
suicide. English and
other languages are spoken.
The Samaritans – United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland
griefnet.org/resources/suicide
08547 90 90 90 - UK
1850 60 90 90 – Ireland
24 hour confidential emotional support for those in despair or considering
suicide
Suicide Prevention Services
www.spsfu.org/
1-800-784-2433- National Crisis Help Line
630-482-9393- Fox Valley of Illinois
Dedicated to reducing and eliminating suicide and suicide attempts through
education, advocacy and collaboration
Survivors of Suicide
www.griefnet.org/resources/suicide.html
Monthly Meetings held in the San Diego area
Publishes Quarterly Newsletter
Survivors of Suicide, Inc. is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, self-help support group
for those who have lost a relative or friend through suicide. Suicide volunteers
provide information and support to assist in the grieving process.
Yellow Ribbon Program for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
www.yellowribbon.org/
The Yellow Ribbon program is based on the premise that suicide is not about
death, but about wanting to end pain, and that its OK to ask for help. Yellow
Ribbon cards are distributed and have simple directions on how to ask for help,
and also on how to respond to the suicidal person.
Youth Violence and Suicide Prevention
www.cdc.gov/ncipc/dup/dup.htm
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