Helpful organizations for information on Suicide/Mental Health Awareness and Prevention
If you are in a crisis or urgently need help, please text or call 988 – The Lifeline. Counselors are available 24/7 to talk!
US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
SAMHSA funds and supports the Lifeline, there are also resources available for training and to the community. www.samhsa.gov
American Foundation For Suicide Prevention
AFSP provides resources and training. Through their Out of The Darkness and Campus Walks, they fund programs for professionals, survivors of suicide loss, and the public about suicide prevention. Every State has an AFSP chapter. www.afsp.org
The JED Foundation
The JED Foundation protects emotional health and prevents suicide among college and university students by: (1) helping colleges and universities create comprehensive programs to promote mental health and prevent suicide, (2) helping parents recognize and find support for a child’s mental health problems, and (3) helping young people recognize and find help for their mental health problems as well as those of their peers and friends. www.jedfoundation.org
The Jason Foundation
The Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI) is dedicated to the prevention of the “Silent Epidemic” of youth suicide through educational and awareness programs that equip young people, educators/youth workers and parents with the tools and resources to help identify and assist at-risk youth.
The Jason Foundation provides support for Coaches and Athletes in the area of mental health awareness.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
The 988 Suicide & Crisis 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. The Lifeline is committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness. 988lifeline.org
Gray Matters Collective
Gray Matters Collective has chapters in local high schools, colleges, workplaces — you name it. We empower students, working adults, and others to have the tools and knowledge to be mental health advocates and make a real difference in our world. We give presentations on how to help yourself with mental health challenges, how to help others, and how to talk about the topic. Why? Because we believe your life matters and we need you here. http://thegraymatterscollective.com
Hope For The Day
Suicide is a preventable mental health crisis. The primary obstacle to suicide prevention is silence. Proactive suicide prevention means starting the conversation on mental health before it adversely impacts our lives. At Hope For The Day, we strive to eliminate the highest risk factors of suicide through outreach, mental health education, and community action. https://www.hftd.org/
Foster’s Voice Suicide Awareness
Foster’s Voice, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) charity that understands that Suicide and Mental Health does not discriminate and can affect any person no matter your age, race, male or female, or your sexual orientation. We want to end the Stigma of Suicide and let others know that it’s ok NOT to be ok! http://www.fostersvoice.org/
Trevor Project.
The Trevor Project is a nonprofit organization that provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ youth ages 13-24, educates young people and adults on detecting and responding to suicide risk among LGBTQ youth, and advocates for laws and policies that will reduce suicide among LGBTQ young people. www.thetrevorproject.org
To Write Love On Her Arms
TWLOHA is a nonprofit that wants to give hope to people suffering from depression, addiction, and self-harm. It educates and inspires people across the world while also donating funds for treatment and recovery. It wants mental illness sufferers to know, “Hope is real and help is real.” https://twloha.com/
Mission 22
Mission 22 provides support to Veterans and their families when they need it most: right now. Through a comprehensive approach of outreach, events, and programs, we’re promoting long-term wellness and sustainable growth. mission22.com
United We Heal®
Backline
Backline is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources. We want to build a safer and more supportive music industry by helping our community access quality mental health care providers that understand this line of work. www.backline.care