Resources
If you need help now:
- (Phone) The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255
- (Phone) The Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860 (U.S.) or 877-330-6366 (Canada)
- (Phone) The Trevor Project at 866-488-7386
- (Text) Reach the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741-741.
Resources for survivors of suicide attempts and/or those experiencing ongoing thoughts of suicide:
- Live Through This: A collection of portraits and stories of suicide attempt survivors, as told by those survivors. It strips the issue of anonymity and encourages survivors to own their experiences publicly and proudly.
- Speaking of Suicide: A site for suicidal individuals and their loved ones, survivors, mental health professionals, & others who care.
- Suicide Survivors: A site for suicide survivors. There is hope and there is help.
- American Association of Suicidology (AAS)’s support groups listing
Resources for survivors of suicide loss:
Recommended reading for professionals:
- Managing Suicidal Risk: A Collaborative Approach by David Jobes (author), Marsha Linehan (forward)
- Cognitive Therapy for Suicidal Patients: Scientific and Clinical Applications by Amy Wenzel, Gregory K. Brown, Aaron Beck
- The Practical Art of Suicide Assessment: A Guide for Mental Health Professionals and Substance Abuse Counselors by Shawn Christopher Shea
- Helping the Suicidal Person: Tips and Techniques for Professionals by Stacey Freedenthal
