Crisis/Suicide

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Crisis/Suicide
Awareness and prevention information

On this web page:

Contact U.S.A
The Samaritans of New York, Inc
SAVE - Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
Suicide Prevention Hotline
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program

For New Yorkers

Helpline
Mental Health Hotline
Lifenet

If you or anyone you know is talking about or seriously thinking about suicide, this should always be taken seriously. Please get help as soon as you can.

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Even when life seem too difficult to deal with, don't give up, you never know what tomorrow may bring

Contact U.S.A
11733 W.105th St.
St. John, IN 46373
Phone: 1-219-365-9760
Fax: 1-219-365-9766
E-mail: contact-usa@sbcglobal.net
Website: http://www.contact-usa.org/
            "Contact USA is a human service organization that supports and promotes a national network of telephone help-lines that provide responsive, preventive, and compassionate service."
      Although helpful in some respects, the website could provide viewers with more information concerning causes of suicide and how to prevent it --KMO
       Although this site does not have much information on it, it does have information about programs and services, centers and help-lines that can be very helpful during a time of crisis or suicide. -OCC
       This site offers programs and services for those in crisis.-TOD

The Samaritans of New York, Inc
P.O. Box 1259
Madison Square Station
New York, NY 10159
Phone: 1-212-673-3000 (Hotline)
Website: www.samaritansnyc.org
        "A non-profit, volunteer organization that's sole purpose is to provide support to those individuals and groups who are in crisis, or have lost someone to suicide or are feeling suicidal."
      The website contains a wealth of information. It's also easy to access. --KMO
      This site is very useful when it comes to suicide. It contains information about trying to prevent suicide, possible myths about suicide, surviving the suicide of a loved one, as well as suicide seen as a health problem. The helpline is also always open for use by anyone, so please use it if possible! -OCC
         This website provides information on suicide misconceptions. It also provides opportunities to volunteer with the organization. -TOD

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If you think someone's in serious need of help, please don't ignore the signs. If you do it might be too late.

SAVE - Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
8120 Penn Ave S. Ste 470
Bloomington, MN 55431
Phone: 800-SUICIDE or 952-946-7998
Fax:
E-mail: save@save.org
Website: www.save.org
       "Our mission is to educate about suicide prevention and speak for suicide survivors."
      The website focuses on educating the public on suicide, its causes and prevention. Deals with many topics in detail and covers them well, but the website should try to improve its overall look. --KMO
         This site has a lot of information, from news and events to programs and depression. The site contains a suicide information sheet, information about support groups, personal stories, etc. This site is very helpful and easy to follow. -OCC
         You can donate to this organization online and also read frequently asked questions to se if your depressed or suicidal.-TOD

Suicide Prevention Hotline
c/o Murawaski Pharmacy
94-98 Nassau Avenue, Box 180
Brooklyn, NY 11222
Phone: 1-718-389-9608

There's a solution to every problem. Taking ones own life is not one of them.

Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program
P.O. Box 644
Westminster, CO 80036 -0644 USA.
Phone: 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE or 1-303-429-3530
Fax: 1-303-426-4496
E-mail: ask4help@yellowribbon.org
Website: www.yellowribbon.org
      "Based on the premise that suicide is not about death, but rather about ending pain and that it's OK to ask for help."
       The website focuses on teen help and ways in which young people can be changed through the net. The website is easy to access and opens you up to professionals and youth counselors from around the world.-KMO
       This site is a little bit difficult to follow, but all-around very simple. The site has information about suicide and how to help and avoid it. It has information about training events, community events, evaluations, support groups, donating, fundraising and much more. Although this site is mainly for teens, it can be used by anyone. -OCC
         This site and organization is run by parents whose son committed suicide. This organization is linked to other helpful suicide websites and organizations. Over 2,500 lives have been saved because of this organization.-TOD

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There's always someone out there who cares, and you're only a phone call away

For New Yorkers

Helpline
Phone: 1-212-532-2400 (9 a.m. - 10 p.m.)

Mental Health Hotline
Phone: 1-212-222-7666 - 24 hours, no-fee, referrals
Lifenet
666 Broadway, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10012
Phone: 1-800-LIFENET (Hotline) of 1-212-254-0333
Fax:        1-212-529-1959
E-mail: info@800lifenet.com
Website: www.mhaofnyc.org
        "Plays a vital role in assisting persons experiencing a psychiatric crisis or emergency, and remains the only telephone helpline in New York City authorized by the Department of Mental Health."
        Website offers information on anxiety and depression, substance abuse, schizophrenia, senility and memory problems as well as the abuse of women. It's easy to access, but needs work to make the website more attractive.-KMO
          This site is the mental health association of New York Mental Health Association and deals with certain issues that would cause one to want to commit suicide. -TOD