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The Trevor Project

For LGBTQ+ youth: Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678678

Veterans Crisis Line 

988, then press 1

Immediate Crisis Help

Because no one should navigate a moment of crisis alone.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Call or text 988 for free, 24/7 support in the U.S.

Crisis Text Line

Text HELLO to 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor for 24/7 support.

Suicide Prevention

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)  

Research, advocacy, and community programs including “Out of the Darkness” walks.

Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)

Comprehensive data, toolkits, and evidence-based practices for prevention professionals.

Jed Foundation (JED) 

Mental health education and suicide prevention geared toward teens and young adults.

Grief and Mental Health Organizations

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Advocacy, education, support groups, and resources for individuals and families.

Mental Health America (MHA)  

Tools for early intervention, screening, and community-based support.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)  

A hub for treatment locators, grants, research, and the 24/7 helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

The Dougy Center: The National Grief Center for Children & Families 

Through peer support groups, educational materials, and national training, the Dougy Center provides support for children, teens, young adults, and their families who are grieving a death.

The National Grief Center for Children & Families 

Founded by grief expert David Kessler, Grief.com offers compassionate guidance, resources, and tools to help people navigate loss and grief.  The site includes articles, videos, and courses about understanding grief and finding healing.

Community Support

United Way

United Way connects individuals and families to local programs that support education, financial stability, health, and basic needs. They also help fund critical community organizations and initiatives.

211 (Powered by United Way in Many Regions)

Call 211 or search online for confidential, 24/7 help with food, housing, mental health, addiction, disaster relief, and more.

For Survivors of Suicide Loss

Resources for those grieving the loss of someone to suicide.

Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors

Created by survivors for survivors, Alliance of Hope offers healing, hope, and compassionate support for those grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide.

✔️ 24/7 moderated online community
✔️ Grief resources tailored to suicide loss
✔️ Directory of grief therapists and books​

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)

AFSP is a leading nonprofit dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide through research, education, advocacy, and survivor support.

✔️ Host of the national Out of the Darkness walks
✔️ Healing Conversations peer support for survivors
✔️ Advocacy work at state and federal levels
✔️ Programs for schools, workplaces, and communities​

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)

TAPS provides 24/7 compassionate care, resources, and peer-based support to anyone grieving the death of a military loved one, regardless of how they died—including suicide.

✔️ National Suicide Loss Survivor Seminars
✔️ Casework assistance and grief counseling
✔️ Peer mentorship and youth programs
✔️ TAPS Inner Warrior retreats and events​

Mental Health America of Southeast Florida – LOSS Team

MHA Southeast Florida, in partnership with the Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention, operates Broward County’s LOSS Team.
The team consists of trained clinicians and volunteer suicide loss survivors who provide immediate grief support, practical resources, and peer-based empathy to newly bereaved individuals.

Books for Survivors:

  • My Son … My Son … by Iris Bolton with Curtis Mitchell

  • The Butterfly on my Shoulder by Helene Levin

  • No Time to Say Goodbye by Carla Fine

  • After Suicide Loss by Bob Baugher

  • Healing After the Suicide of a Loved One (SAMHSA)

For Teens and Young Adults

Safe spaces to feel seen, supported, and not alone.

You Matter (by the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) 

You Matter offers a supportive online community and resources focused on mental health and suicide prevention, emphasizing that every person’s life is valuable and worth protecting.

JED Foundation 

JED works to protect the emotional health and prevent suicide among teens and young adults through education, advocacy, and programs that promote resilience.

The Trevor Project

The Trevor Project provides crisis intervention and suicide prevention services specifically for LGBTQ+ youth, including a 24/7 helpline and digital support. 

Seize the Awkward 

A campaign encouraging young people to start honest conversations about mental health with friends to break stigma and promote help-seeking behaviors. 

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