Resources – Useful Links
www.afsp.org American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Provides information on facts and figures, risk factors, warning signs, etc.
www.cdc.gov Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Provides information on disease risk, prevention strategies and statistics, as well as information on a variety of health and safety topics. Provides access to a national survey of teens on a variety of safety topics including depression and suicide (http://www.cdc.gov/HealthyYouth/yrbs/).
www.kidshealth.org
Provides information on children’s health and development.
www.jasonfoundation.com The Jason Foundation, Inc.
Provides information on suicide facts, signs and concerns, etc. Site contains a resource library (articles and webcasts) on relevant topics such as ADHD, depression, mental health, etc.
www.mentalhealthscreening.org Screening for Mental Health
Provides information and facts on a range of mental health issues including depression and suicide. Distributes the SOS Signs of Suicide® Program to schools and organizations nation-wide.
http://www.nami.org/ National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI provides education; awareness and support; and advocacy for individuals, families and communities affected by mental illness. The local NAMI contact for Cook County North Suburban area is Helen Rhodes, available at (847)716-2252.
http://www.ryanpatrickhalligan.org/ Ryan’s Story
Provides information on cyberbullying as well as suicide prevention. Also has parenting tips for concerned parents.
www.samhsa.gov/ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, part of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Their mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness in America’s communities. Site provides information and resources regarding various mental health prevention topics, including suicide.
http://stopbullying.gov/ Stop Bullying.gov, part of the Department of Health and Human Services.
Provides information for kids, teens, young adults, parents, educators, and for the community. Site provides a definition of bullying, lists warning signs, and indicates how to go about seeking help.
www.thetrevorproject.org The Trevor Project
Provides life-saving and life-affirming resources for LGBTQ youth, including “The Trevor Lifeline” – 866-4-U-TREVOR – the only nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ youth.
