General Sources:

American Association of Suicidology

Promotes the understanding and prevention of suicide.

http://www.suicidology.org/

American Psychological Association

Site devoted to both professionals and consumers. Includes a help center and a toll free phone number to find a psychologist.

http://www.apa.org/

Suicide Prevention
(Centers for Disease Control (CDC))

CDC is a federal agency committed to the health and safety of the people of the United States of America. This section on suicide provides, facts, causes, risk factors, and preventive measures.

https://www.cdc.gov/ViolencePrevention/suicide/index.html

Depression (PDQ®)
(National Cancer Institute)

This site created by National Institute of Health includes an easy-to-understand description of treatment of depression. Though it was created for cancer patients and their families, the information is helpful for anyone suffering from depression.

https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/feelings/depression-pdq

If You Are Thinking About Suicide…Read This First

A web site is maintained by the Samaritans, a private, non-profit organization dedicated to providing confidential emotional support to anyone experiencing emotional distress or despair. Scroll down the page and click on Choose a Competent Counselor for good advice on selecting a qualified mental health professional.

https://www.metanoia.org/suicide/

National Alliance for the Mentally Ill

Non-profit, grassroots, self-help organization for the support of patients, families, and friends. Lists local affiliates and support groups.

https://www.nami.org/

Mental Health America

Formally known as the National Mental Health Association, Mental Health America is the country's oldest and largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health and mental illness. This site has fact sheets on many mental health topics, including substance abuse, anxiety disorders, depression, suicide, and much more. Information for referrals, support groups, prescription assistance, screening for depression and other mental illnesses, treatment and paying for treatment can also be found.

http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/

South Carolina Department of Mental Health

Information and support for South Carolinians suffering with mental illness.

http://www.state.sc.us/dmh/

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education

This site attempts to prevent suicide by educating the public about its signs and causes. It provides warning sign checklists and advice on how to help someone who is suicidal, a community action kit, a list of suicide myths, advice for people who have lost loved ones to suicide and advice on starting support groups.

https://www.save.org/

Suicide

MentalHelp.net, a private mental health information web site, provides information and education about suicide. In addition, under Basic Information on the right side, select Community to find support sites, message and bulletin boards. Also look for Latest News in the research and treatment of suicide.

https://www.mentalhelp.net/articles/suicide/

For teens:

Suicide

Teens Health is a site sponsored by the Nemours Foundation, whose mission is to improve the health of youth. A medical review board reviews all material. At this site you can learn about teen depression and where to get help if you are depressed and/or thinking about suicide. There is also a helpful section for kids who have lost someone through suicide.

http://teenshealth.org/en/teens/suicide.html

Support Groups and Organizations:

American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
http://www.aacap.org/Default.aspx

Address:
3615 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20016-3007
Phone: 202/966-7300
Fax: 202/966-2891

American Association of Suicidology
http://www.suicidology.org/

Promotes the understanding and prevention of suicide.
Address:
4201 Connecticut Ave., NW
Suite 408
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: 202/237-2280
Fax: 202/237-2282

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
https://www.afsp.org/

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a private organization dedicated to the prevention of suicide and offers support to people affected by suicide. It offers prevention information and provides a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs).
Address:
120 Wall St., 22nd Floor
New York, NY 10005
Phone: 888/333-AFSP
Fax: 212/363-6237

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
https://www.save.org/

Provides lists of danger signs and symptoms, answers common questions and teaches suicide prevention. It also offers suggestions on how to deal with sensitive situations such as how to tell a child about a suicide.
Address:
P.O. Box 24507
Minneapolis, MN 55424-0507
Phone: 612/946-7998

SPAN (Suicide Prevention Advocacy Network)
https://www.afsp.org/advocacy-public-policy/become-an-advocate/suicide-prev
ention-advocacy-network

Address:
5034 Odin’s Way
Marietta, GA 30068
Phone: 888/649-1366
Fax: 770/642-1419

Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program
http://www.yellowribbon.org/

Address:
P.O. Box 644
Westminster, CO 80030-0644
Phone: 303/429-3530
Fax: 303/426-4496

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Written by: Janice C. May, M.P.A.
Reviewed by: Jeffrey G. Schultze, M.D.
Last Modified: Tuesday January 17, 2017 10:05 AM