Mental and Emotional Wellness Resources: Suicide Prevention Resources

Save Lives and Bring Hope to Those Affected by Suicide: Established in 1987, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.

The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness. If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org

Suicide is a leading cause of death among young people, but it is preventable with the right knowledge, support, and interventions. If a child or young adult expresses suicidal thoughts or exhibits warning signs, take it seriously and respond immediately. The most important steps are to ensure their safety, remove access to dangerous items, listen to their concerns, and connect them to crisis support and professional help right away. Call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline 24/7.

Dedicated to the Prevention of Suicide. SAVE: Suicide Awareness Voices of Education In August of 1989, six Minneapolis couples joined together with a common cause. Each had lost a child to suicide. Together, they created SAVE to educate individuals and communities about suicide prevention and to serve as a voice for suicide loss survivors.

Teen Line provides personal teen-to-teen education and support before problems become a crisis, using a national hotline, current technologies and community outreach. Our work extends to caregivers and schools and organizations serving teens. Teen Line provides support for teens like you who may be struggling with anything from a fight with a friend to thoughts of suicide. Contact us anonymously and talk it out with a trained teen who will listen without judgement and provide resources to help. (800) 852-8336 Nationwide (6 pm - 10 pm PST); Text TEEN to 839863.

Founded in 1998, The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. They offer 24/7 support for youth (as defined by the organization as people under 25) and offer guidance and resources to parents and educators in order to foster safe, accepting and inclusive environments for all youth, at home, schools and colleges. Text: “start” to 678-678; Call (866) 488-7386; or chat online.

YouthLine is a peer-to-peer youth crisis and support service provided by Lines for Life - a non-profit dedicated to preventing substance abuse and suicide. YouthLine operates a national help, support, and crisis line that provides crisis support and referrals via call, text, and chat. Need help? Contact us: Phone (877) 968-8491; text “teen2teen” to 839963; or chat online.