Help is available 24/7 nationwide. If you are in crisis or know someone who is, reach out immediately to the following for help:
1-800-273-8255 | National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The Lifeline is FREE, confidential, and always available. HELP a loved one, a friend, or yourself. 24/7 Access to trained crisis counselor via phone and chat.
1-866-488-7386 | The Trevor Project
The Trevor Project provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for LGBTQ youth.
National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention
This public-private partnership to help guide the implementation of the goals and objectives National Strategy for Suicide Prevention - a 2012 report co-authored by the Office of the Surgeon General intended to guide suicide prevention actions in the United States over ten years.
Managers Guidebook to Suicide Postvention (guidance for the workplace)
Framework for Successful Messaging (guidance for safe and effective messaging)
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Find Support
This voluntary health organization gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education, and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.
Resources for attempt survivors
Resources for those grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide.
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, SPRC provides technical assistance, training, and materials to increase the knowledge and expertise of suicide prevention practitioners and other professionals serving people at risk for suicide.
After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools
Resources for Survivors of Suicide Loss
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Find Help & Treatment
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the United States.
American Association of Suicidology
This group of organizations promotes the understanding and prevention of suicide and supports those who have been affected by it.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration | Safe Disposal of Drugs
Learn more about safe disposal of medication.
American Association of Poison Control Centers
Poison centers offer free, confidential, expert medical advice 24 hours a day, seven days a week through the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222
Mental Health Association of NYC
This organization addresses mental health needs in New York City and across the nation through service, advocacy, and education.
Launched by First Lady of New York City Chirlane McCray, this campaign is using a public health approach to change the way people think about mental health, and the way City government and its many partners provide care.