crisis lines
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Lifeline offers free, confidential 24/7 support for those in need, crisis and prevention resources for you or your loved one, and best practices for professionals. If you are thinking about committing suicide, are concerned about a friend or loved one, or want emotional support, the Lifeline network is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. Can call1-800-273-TALK (8255) ou chat.
crisis text line
Text Line offers free 24/7 support for people in crisis situations.Text 741741from anywhere in the US to text with a trained crisis counselor. Crisis Text Line trains volunteers to support people in crisis. With over 79 million messages processed, they're growing fast, but so is demand.
lifeguard trevor
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Respondent (LGBTQ) youth under the age of 25. TrevorLifeline is a 24-hour suicide prevention and crisis intervention service. 7um1-866-488-7386.TrevorText is available via SMS"START" to 678678.
Trevor Spaceis an international peer-to-peer online community for LGBTQ youth and their friends.
trans lifeguard
Trans Lifeline is a trans-led, national 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for trans people by responding to the critical needs of our community with direct service, material support, advocacy, and education. By combating the trans suicide epidemic and improving the overall living conditions of trans people, Trans Lifeline facilitates collective community service with a focus on justice. The peer support hotline is run by and for transgender people. The line is available daily from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm PST / 9:00 am to 3:00 am CST / 10:00 am to 4:00 am EST. Volunteers may be available outside of opening hours. Phone call877-565-8860talk to someone now
Veterans Crisis Line
Veterans Crisis Line is a free, confidential resource available to everyone, even if you are not registered or enrolled with VA Health Care. The caring and knowledgeable first responders at Veterans Crisis Line are specially trained and experienced in caring for veterans of all ages and walks of life; Many of those who responded are veterans. Whether you're a veteran in a crisis or are concerned about one, the VA's caring and skilled first responders are ready to assist you 24/7.Call 1-800-273-8255 and press 1 or text 838255.
SAMHSA Prevention Resources
SAMHSA Suicide Prevention Resource Center
SAMHSA's SPRC provides accurate data, up-to-date research, and knowledge of effective strategies and interventions that are essential to our ability to prevent suicide. Find programs, toolkits, fact sheets and other resources to help you take effective action.
zero suicide
The core belief of Zero Suicide is that suicides are preventable in people served by the health and behavioral health systems. For systems dedicated to improving patient safety, zero suicide presents both a daunting challenge and a practical framework for a system-wide transformation toward safer suicide care.
#BeThe1To
#BeThe1To is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline's message for National Suicide Prevention Month and beyond, sharing actions we can all take to prevent suicide. The Lifeline network and its partners are working to shift the conversation from suicide to suicide prevention to action that can heal, help and give hope. Together, we can prevent suicide by learning to help ourselves, helping others, seeking advice from trained providers (hotlines and doctors), and seeking hospital care when needed.
National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention
The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention (Action Alliance) is the nation's public-private partnership for suicide prevention. The action alliance works with more than 250 national partners to advance the National Suicide Prevention Strategy. Current focus areas include: Transforming Health Systems, Transforming Communities, and Transforming the Conversation.
Comprehensive approach to suicide prevention.
This model presents nine strategies that form a comprehensive approach to suicide prevention and mental health promotion. Each strategy is a broad objective that can be promoted through a range of possible activities (ie programs, policies, practices and services).
The SPRC's Effective Suicide Prevention Model
This four-minute video provides a brief overview of the SPRC model of effective suicide prevention, which can help you implement the suicide prevention efforts that are most likely to be effective. It guides you through the three elements of the model: strategic planning, key to success, and holistic approach.
Strategic planning approach to suicide prevention
Suicide prevention activities, programs, and other interventions are most effective when guided by a strategic planning process. The strategic approach can be applied to all aspects of your work, whether you're starting a new program or evaluating your progress midway through a project.
professional resources
National Suicide Prevention Strategy 2012: Objectives and Action Goals (PDF | 5.1 MB)
The National Strategy is a call to action designed to guide suicide prevention efforts in the United States for the next decade. It outlines four strategic directions with 13 goals and 60 goals designed to work together synergistically to prevent suicide in the country.
AAP Suicide Prevention Resource Library for Pediatric Health Professionals
Pediatricians and pediatric health professionals have a role to play in reducing the risk of suicide in adolescents and young adults.
SPRC Programs and Resource Repository
This searchable repository provides information on different types of suicide prevention programs such as: B. Education/training, detection, treatment, and environmental changes.
power sources
Sources of Strength is a comprehensive strengths-based wellness program that focuses on suicide prevention, but also addresses other issues such as substance abuse and violence. Based on a relationship model that uses teams of peer leaders guided by adult counselors to change peer social norms around seeking help, the program encourages students to individually assess their life strengths and develop.
The Link Between Bullying and Suicide: What We Know and What It Means (PDF | 4.9 MB)
The purpose of this document is to provide concrete, action-oriented information based on the latest scientific evidence to help you improve your school's understanding and ability to prevent and respond to bullying and suicidal behavior.
Webinar Think, Act, Grow in Action: Sources of Strength (40 minutes)
In this episode of the HHS Office of Adolescent Health webinar series, "Successful Strategies for Improving Adolescent Health," Emily Novick discusses applying the Sources of Strength program.
Resources for youth and families.
#Chatsafe: A guide for young people on how to safely communicate about suicide online (PDF | 6.7 MB)
The #chatsafe guidelines were developed in partnership with young people to support those who may be reacting to suicide-related content posted by others, or those who wish to share their own feelings and experiences of suicidal thoughts, feelings or behavior.
Help a Friend in Need: A Guide to Facebook and Instagram (PDF | 524 KB)
Facebook and Instagram are proud to partner with The Jed Foundation and The Clinton Foundation, non-profit organizations dedicated to promoting emotional well-being and sharing possible warning signs that a friend is in emotional distress and needs of your help.
embrace the uncomfortable
Nobody likes awkward silence. But when it comes to mental health, awkward silence doesn't have to be a bad thing. This campaign encourages teens and young people to accept shame and use this moment as an opportunity to connect with a friend. The campaign focuses on that moment to break the awkward silence and start a conversation about how they feel.
What to Do When You're Concerned About Your Teenager's Mental Health: A Discussion Guide (PDF | 617 KB)
This guide is designed to help parents and families who are concerned about the mental health and emotional well-being of their teens have important conversations with their children. While parents can often see signs that their teen is having a tough time, not everyone feels ready to approach him and talk about how he's feeling.
First Aid in Adolescent Psychiatry
Adolescent Mental Health First Aid is designed to teach parents, family members, caregivers, teachers, school staff, peers, neighbors, health professionals, and other caring citizens how to help a young person (ages 12+ to 18) who: health issues or dependency or is in crisis.
additional resources
Structure for success messages
This online resource provides guidance and tools that can be used by anyone developing and distributing suicide-related content.
National recommendations for portraying suicide
Developed by representatives of the entertainment industry and the suicide prevention community, these recommendations aim to help members of the entertainment industry (content creators, writers, producers) tell more balanced and authentic stories about suicide and suicide prevention.