helplines

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24hr helplines

Online Resources


Information about suicide, prevention, and coping with loss is available in many locations on the web. We try to maintain a comprehensive list. To submit a link, or if you have problems with one of the links here, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call us at 617-536-2460.


Additional Help & Support

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Mental Health Net

Suicide AwarenessVoices of Education (SAVE)


Geographic Resources

 

Samaritans UK

Befrienders Worldwide

Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention

Samaritans of New York

Samaritans Suicide Prevention Center, Albany, NY

Samaritans of Cape Cod and the Islands

Samaritans of Merrimack Valley, MA

Samaritans of Fall River, MA

Samaritans of Providence, RI

Samaritans of Keene, NH

Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention

San Francisco Suicide Prevention Website

Samaritans of Hong Kong


Survivors of Suicide

 

Living With Suicide

1000 Deaths - Loved Ones Lost to Suicide

Sibling Survivors

Comfort Zone Camp - a camp for grieving children


Research

 

Centers for Disease Control Suicide Prevention Facts and Resources

American Association of Suicidology

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention


Prevention & Activism

 

American Association of Suicidology

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Australian Institute for Suicide Research and Prevention

Centers for Disease Control Suicide Prevention Facts and Resources

Families for Depression Awareness

Regional Center for Poison Control and Prevention

Suicide Prevention Advocacy Network (SPAN)

Suicide AwarenessVoices of Education (SAVE)

Words Can Work


Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual & Transgender Support & Resources

Gay, Lesbian, Bi-Sexual and Transgendered people are at an increased risk of suicide. Two brochures are now available addressing the issue of transgender suicide. These may be downloaded via the links below, or copies may be obtained from the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition office. For more information and assistance, please also contact:

  

Fenway Community Health

Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition

Preventing Transgender Suicide: An Intro for Providers Brochure (PDF File)

Saving Our Lives: Transgender Suicide Myths, Reality & Help Brochure (PDF file)

 

Teen & Parent Resources

Samaritans recently undertook an initiative to work with local and national Parent Teacher Organizations to include the following resource guides in school planners and on websites. For more information and assistance, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

View "It Ain't Easy Bein Teen" - local MA version

View "It Ain't Easy Bein Teen" - national version

View "A Parent's Guide to Teen Pressure"