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Suicide prevention organizations, tips for helping prevent suicide; coping with suicidal feelings.

Suicide Warnings Signs

Do you know how to recognize the warnings signs of suicide? Becoming familiar with these suicide warning signs can help you help someone you love if they should become suicidal.

My Friend Is Talking About Wanting to Die. What Should I Do?

Q: My friend is talking about wanting to die. What should I do?

How to Help a Suicidal Person

How to help someone who is feeling suicidal. Prepared by Suicide Prevention Resources.

How to Help Someone Who is Suicidal

Step-by-step instructions for helping a suicidal friend or loved one.

What to Do When a Friend is Suicidal

It's very frightening when a friend says they feel like they want to die. What can you do to help?

Who to Call When You're Feeling Suicidal

Need someone to talk to, but you're not sure who to call? Click here.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Locate support groups for friends and families of suicide victims.

Have-a-Heart's Depression Page

Advice for those coping with suicidal and manic feelings from someone who's been there.

Hotline Program Assists Elderly at Risk of Suicide

Article about a suicide prevention program in St. Louis which targets an often overlooked segment of our population.

If you're thinking about suicide... read this first.

Words of advice from someone who's been there.

Suicide and Suicide Attempts Among Adolescents

Suicide prevention measures for adolescents and young adults. Adobe Acrobat required.

Suicide Awareness/Voices of Education

Includes an FAQ, general information on suicide, some common statistics, symptoms of depression, a book list and much more. Excellent suicide prevention resources.

Suicide Prevention Advocacy Network (SPAN)

Suicide prevention and awareness organization homepage.

The Yellow Ribbon Program

A program aimed at suicide prevention and awareness.
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