Recommended Suicide Prevention Resources

If you or someone you know is struggling, immediate help is available 24/7:

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor. Chat is also available at 988lifeline.org CDC.

• The Trevor Project – For LGBTQ+ youth: Call 1‑866‑488‑7386 or text START to 678‑678 CDC.

• Crisis Text Line – Text TALK to 741‑741 for free, confidential support American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

• Veterans Crisis Line – Call 988 then press 1, or text 838255 CDC.

• RAINN – National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1‑800‑656‑HOPE (4673) American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

• National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline: 1‑866‑331‑9474 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

National & Community Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – Offers evidence-based prevention strategies, risk and protective factor information, and community planning tools. Includes reports on suicide rates, prevention plans, and youth risk behaviors CDC+1.

SAMHSA Suicide and Suicidal Behavior Resources – Provides crisis help, safety planning tools, provider guidance, and culturally specific resources SAMHSA.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) – Lists emergency hotlines, mental health care directories, and condition-specific resources (e.g., for autism, eating disorders, addiction) American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) Best Practices Registry – Curated list of effective suicide prevention programs and interventions, reviewed for safety and evidence-based impact. Useful for communities, schools, and organizations seeking proven strategies Suicide Prevention Resource Center.

Prevention & Support Tips

• Recognize warning signs: Changes in behavior, mood, sleep, or school performance; withdrawal; expressions of hopelessness CDC.

• Offer support: Listen without judgment, encourage help-seeking, and connect to professional care.

• Build resilience: Promote strong social connections, problem-solving skills, and access to quality mental health care CDC.

• Secure dangerous items: Store firearms and medications safely to reduce risk CDC.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 immediately. You are not alone, and help is available around the clock.