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Additional Information & Resources Concerning Suicide

The following pages provide important information about suicide unique to special populations.

After an Attempt: A Guide for Taking Care of Yourself After Your Treatment in the Emergency Department found at http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/App_Files/Media/PDF/Lifeline_AfterAnAttempt_ForYourself.pdf

After an Attempt: A Guide for Taking Care of Your Family Member After Your Treatment in the Emergency Department found at http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/App_Files/Media/PDF/Lifeline_AfterAnAttempt_ForFamilyMembers.pdf

After an Attempt: A Guide for Medical Providers in the Emergency Department Taking Care of Suicide Attempt Survivors found at http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/App_Files/Media/PDF/Lifeline_AfterAnAttempt_ForClinicians.pdf

These booklets were developed by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC)

Those left behind after the suicide of a family member, friend or colleague can learn more at http://www.sprc.org/library/survresources.pdf.

Suicide Awareness and Intervention Trainings – Any member in the community who may come into contact with someone at risk of suicide is encouraged to participate in ASIST or safeTALK, our suicide awareness and intervention programs.

Centers for Disease Control
http://www.cdc.gov
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which is the principal agency in the United States government for protecting the health and safety of all Americans and for providing essential human services, especially for those people who are least able to help themselves

US Department of Health and Human Services
http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/library/calltoaction/default.htm
“The Surgeon General's Call To Action To Prevent Suicide” presented in 1999, outlines more than a dozen steps that can be taken by individuals, communities, organizations, and policymakers.

New York State Office of Mental Health
http://www.omh.state.ny.us
This site describes the Office of Mental Health, its initiatives and resources. It also has links to other sites related to mental health.

The Jed Foundation
http://www.jedfoundation.org
This site describes the Jed Foundation whose mission is to prevent suicide on college campuses and focus on the underlying causes of suicide. Go to this site for important information and resources to help prevent suicide in young adults.

Postpartum International
http://www.postpartum.net
This is an international postpartum site featuring resources, links to support groups and information.

Suicide Prevention Resource Center
http://www.sprc.org
Information about effective programs that can be used in schools, doctors’ offices, hospitals, and other places that affect youth can be found on the web sites of the Suicide Prevention Resource Center

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