American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Website: www.afsp.org
Founded in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a volunteer-driven health organization committed to saving lives and providing hope to those affected by suicide. AFSP empowers individuals through research, education, and advocacy, fostering a nationwide community dedicated to combating this significant cause of death.
Crisis Text Line
Website: www.crisistextline.org
Crisis Text Line offers free, 24/7, text-based mental health support and crisis intervention. By leveraging a network of trained volunteers, the organization ensures that people in crisis receive immediate, high-quality assistance during their most vulnerable moments.
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
Website: www.didihirsch.org
Didi Hirsch provides essential mental health, substance use, and suicide prevention services, focusing particularly on communities facing discrimination and injustice. The organization is committed to compassionate care for individuals and families in need.
SAVE – Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Website: www.save.org
SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education) aims to prevent suicide through public education and awareness, reduce stigma, and serve as a resource for those affected by suicide. As one of the first suicide prevention organizations in the U.S., SAVE believes that everyone has a role in preventing suicide by being informed and equipped with the right tools.
National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention
Website: www.theactionalliance.org
Established on World Suicide Prevention Day in 2010, the National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention is a national public-private partnership focused on making suicide prevention a national priority. The Action Alliance supports the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention, which outlines key goals and objectives for reducing suicide rates.
The Trevor Project
Website: www.thetrevorproject.org
The Trevor Project is the foremost organization in the U.S. providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth under 25. It offers critical support through various programs tailored to the unique challenges faced by this community.
988 Lifeline
Website: www.988lifeline.org
The 988 Lifeline is a nationwide network of local crisis centers offering free, confidential emotional support to individuals in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, available 24/7. The Lifeline aims to improve crisis services and advance suicide prevention through empowerment, professional best practices, and public awareness.
International Association for Suicide Prevention
Website: www.findahelpline.com
The International Association for Suicide Prevention offers free, confidential support via helplines and hotlines worldwide. Users can search for helplines and filter results based on their specific needs, accessing descriptions to understand the services provided by each helpline.
Know the Signs
Website: www.suicideispreventable.org
Know the Signs is a key component of the Take Action for Mental Health campaign, funded by California’s Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) and administered by the California Mental Health Services Authority (CalMHSA). The initiative works to improve mental health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities through public awareness and education efforts.
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