National Suicide Prevention Resources

5 Action Steps for Helping Someone in Emotional Pain (National Institute of Mental Health)

We can all take steps to help prevent suicide. Know the warning signs for suicide and how to get help can save lives.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is a voluntary health organization that gives those affected by suicide a nationwide community empowered by research, education and advocacy to take action against this leading cause of death.

Indian Health Service Suicide Prevention and Care Program

The Indian Health Service, an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services , is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. 

National Institute of Mental Health - Suicide Prevention

NIMH is supporting and conducting research to understand who is at risk of suicide and why. This site collects resources and research about suicide risks and prevention. 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7/365.

Text or call: 988

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education

Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) is a national nonprofit working to prevent the tragedy of suicide through education, advocacy, lethal means safety efforts, and support for suicide loss survivors.

Suicide Prevention Resource Center

The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) is the only federally supported resource center devoted to advancing the implementation of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention. SPRC is funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Zero Suicide

Zero Suicide is a way to improve suicide care within health and behavioral health systems. The foundational belief of Zero Suicide is that suicide deaths for individuals under the care of health and behavioral health systems are preventable. For systems dedicated to improving patient safety, Zero Suicide presents an aspirational challenge and practical framework for system-wide transformation toward safer suicide care.