Helpful Links and Articles
Scroll down for: Who to Contact | What to Do | What to Say
Who to contact
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The Crisis Text Line is accessed by texting HELLO to 741741. Both services are free and available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The deaf and hard of hearing can contact the Lifeline via TTY at 1-800-799-4889. All calls are confidential.
Dial 911 in an emergency
Contact social media outlets directly if you are concerned about a friend’s social media updates
More crisis lines are available here.
What to Do
http://www.suicidology.org – American Association of Suicidology – training for crisis response
http://www.qprinstitute.com – training for crisis response
http://www.helpguide.org/home-pages/depression.htm – Be informed about Depression
http://www.dbsalliance.org – Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance – Be informed about Bipolar Depression
http://www.afsp.org-American Foundation for Suicide Prevention – Get involved with walks, other fundraisers, and volunteerism
Why Do You Run Away When I Say Suicide? Please Stay
What to Say
My Depressed Loved One Won’t Get Out of Bed – What Am I to Say?
Scolding a Severely Depressed Person for Being Depressed Makes It Worse.
