Suicide Support

Are you worried that someone you know may be suicidal? How can you recognise the signs? Have you been bereaved by a suicide? Do you know where to turn for support?

Suicide is such a scary issue, and so hard for many people to talk about, that we have gathered together some resources which we hope will help you.

Ways you can help prevent suicide

Do you know someone who is suicidal? Would you know how to help, if the situation arose? Learn what to do, so that you can make the situation better, not worse.

"Lighting the Way"
How to Help your suicidal friend.

Averting suicide

Teen Suicide
Are you worried about your teenager?

Handling a call from a suicidal person
A very helpful ten-point list that you can print out and keep near your phone or computer.

What can I do to help someone who may be suicidal?
A helpful guide. Includes Suicide Warning Signs.

To a Friend, With Love
Do you struggle with responding to a grieving friend?

Have you been Bereaved by Suicide?

Has someone you loved committed suicide? (PDF)
For parents who, in addition to their pain and sorrow, have been denied the comfort and support we all so desperately need because of society's disapproval of the way in which their child died. (This is an archived "Care for the Family" newsletter).

When there are no goodbyes
This article is listed under the "Next Steps"section


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In Despair?

Help, I'm Desperate

General Help

Life! Help for difficult times.



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