FOR IMMEDIATE HELP - call 988
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free, confidential support for people in distress and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
FOR IMMEDIATE HELP - text HOME to 741741
Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support and information via a medium people already use and trust: text.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
NAMI is a national nonprofit organization that provides advocacy, education, support and public awareness so that all individuals and families affected by mental illness can build better lives. Today there are more than 600 affiliates across the U.S., with nine located in Connecticut.
Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board
CTSAB is a state-level advisory board that addresses suicide prevention, intervention and response. The CTSAB’s diverse members are advocates, educators and leaders concerned with addressing the problem of suicide with a focus on prevention, intervention, and health and wellness promotion.
Mental Health America
A national organization that promotes mental health as a critical part of overall wellness, including prevention services for all; early identification and intervention for those at risk; integrated care, services, and support for those who need them; with recovery as the goal.
MentalHealth.Gov
This government website provides information and resources on a variety of mental health concerns, including suicidal behavior.
The JED Foundation
A national organization working to promote emotional health and prevent suicide among college students, The Jed Foundation is protecting the mental health of students across the country.
The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project’s vision is to build a safer, more-inclusive world where all LGBTQ young people see a bright future for themselves. Their 5 core programs are: Crisis Services, Peer Support, Research, Public Education and Advocacy.
The QPR Institute
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — Three steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.
The National Institute of Mental Health
The mission of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery, and cure.
American Association of Suicidology
The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) promotes the research of suicide and its prevention, public awareness programs, public education and training for professionals
and volunteers.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CDC is the nation’s leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public’s health.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss.
