Suicide Prevention & Postvention

Suicide Prevention and Postvention

If you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal thoughts or ideations, PLEASE reach out to a trusted medical provider. We do not provide professional or medical services, but we have collected these resources for you to use for yourself or others.

Suicide Prevention & Crisis Hotlines

Suicide Prevention (US)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24/7 (Toll-Free)
Call 1-800-273-8255

International Suicide Hotlines (Find Yours)

Crisis Text Lines (24/7)
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a Crisis Counselor (US & Canada)
UK: text 85258 | Ireland: text 50808

Online Chat: Suicide Prevention Chats

Crisis Support Centers - Find Yours

International

Buzzfeed: Here's What Happens When You Call Into A Suicide Prevention

General Suicide Facts and Statistics

National Institute of Mental Health
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
American Psychological Association's Full Set of Resources

Counseling Services

Finding an in-person therapist

Suicide Stop (Online/Talk Therapy)
Open Path Collective (Online/Talk Therapy)

Guides to talking with a doctor

Information about available treatments:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Depression: An Overview of the Treatments for Depression

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Grief and Discussing Suicide

Grief Support
Grief Packets, Memorials, Support Groups
Online support groups

Discussing Suicide

What To Do If Your Family Won’t Talk About Your Suicide Loss

What should I do if I think my family member is considering suicide?
Talking with children about suicide