Suicide Prevention And Awareness

SUICIDE PREVENTION AND AWARENESS

• Maine Youth Suicide Prevention Program (MYSPP)

1.800.698.3624

http://www.maine.gov/suicide/youth/index.htm

http://www.maine.gov/suicide/parents/index.htm

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

1. 800.273.8255

• American Association of Suicidology (AAS)

AAS has resources and information on suicide prevention and supporting those who are survivors of a loved one's suicide.

www.suicidology.org

• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)

AFSP offers information to anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide.

www.afsp.org

• Camp Kita

Camp Kita is a non-profit summer bereavement camp open to children ages 8-17 who have lost a loved one to suicide.

www.campkita.com

• Covenant House — Nineline 800 999-9999 – A support service and 24-hour helpline for homeless youth. Deals with a wide range of issues, including bullying, suicide, basic needs, health, drugs & alcohol.
• Crisis Text Line (lets people reach out for support via text messaging). Text 741-741
• National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) - Toll-free, 24-hour, confidential hotlines which connect you to a trained counselor at the nearest suicide crisis center.