American Association of Suicidology
5221 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20015
Phone: (202) 237-2280
Fax: (202) 237-2282
“The goal of the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is to understand and prevent suicide. In addition, AAS serves as a national clearinghouse for information on suicide. AAS, a not-for-profit organization, encourages and welcomes both individual and organizational members.”

 

 

“The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is the only national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to funding research, developing prevention initiatives and offering educational programs and conferences for survivors, mental health professionals, physicians and the public.”

Befrienders International
International Officer
Samaritans
Upper Mill
Kingston Road
Ewell
Surrey
KT17 2AF
United Kingdom
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“We work worldwide to provide emotional support, and reduce suicide. We listen to people who are in distress. We don't judge them or tell them what to do - we listen.”

 
The Compassionate Friends, Inc.
P.O. Box 3696
Oak Brook, IL 60522-3696
Toll-free: 877-969-0010
Tel. 630-990-0010
Fax 630-990-0246
“The mission of The Compassionate Friends is to assist families toward the positive resolution of grief following the death of a child of any age and to provide information to help others be supportive. The Compassionate Friends is a national nonprofit, self-help support organization that offers friendship, understanding, and hope to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings. There is no religious affiliation and there are no membership dues or fees.”

 
The Jason Foundation, Inc.
181 East Main Street . Jefferson Bldg. . Suite 5
Hendersonville, TN 37075
“The Jason Foundation, Inc. (JFI) is a nationally recognized provider of educational curriculums and training programs for students, educators/youth workers and parents. JFI’s programs build an awareness of the national health problem of youth suicide, educates participates in recognition of “warning signs/signs of concern”, provides information on identifying at-risk behavior/elevated risk groups, and directs participates to local resources to deal with possible suicidal ideation. JFI’s student curriculums are presented in the “Third-Person” perspective – How to help a friend. JFI’s mission is to provide information, tools, and resources to students, educators/youth workers, and parents that will enable early detector of at-risk behavior and guide them to local help resources”

The Jed Foundation
583 Broadway, Suite 8B
New York, NY 10012
Phone (212) 647-7544
Fax (320) 210-6089
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“The Jed Foundation was established in order to prevent suicide on college campuses and focus on the underlying causes of suicide. We convene higher education and government leaders as well as scientific research and mental health experts in order to design effective prevention programs that reflect the best in current thinking. Ulifeline.org is the Foundations' web-based mental health resource for college students.”
 

National Organization for People of Color Against Suicide 

NOPCAS

4715 Sargent Road, NE
Washington, DC 20017
Phone: 202-549-6039
Fax / Voicemail: 1-866-899-5317
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“NOPCAS was formed to stop the tragic epidemic of suicide in minority communities. The organization is developing innovative strategies to address this urgent national problem.”

 

National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
P.O. Box 42557
Washington, DC 20015
1-800-789-2647
Monday through Friday,
8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., EST
Fax 240-747-5470  International Calls: 1-240-747-5484
“The National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP) represents the combined work of advocates, clinicians, researchers and survivors around the nation. It lays out a framework for action to prevent suicide and guides development of an array of services and programs that must be developed. It is designed to be a catalyst for social change with the power to transform attitudes, policies, and services.”

 
SAVE – Suicide Awareness Voices of Education
9001 E. Bloomington Fwy
Suite #150
Bloomington, MN 55420
Phone: (952) 946-7998
The following direct contacts are available:
   SAVE Named Memorial: (952) 946-7998 ext. 12
   Billboards:                      (952) 946-7998 ext. 15
“The mission of SAVE is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, eliminate stigma and serve as a resource to those touched by suicide. The #1 cause of suicide is untreated depression. SAVE is committed to the education of the general public about the depressive brain diseases (such as clinical depression and bipolar illness) that can result in suicide if left untreated medically and psychologically. By educating the general public about such brain diseases, SAVE strives to remove the stigma associated with these diseases.”

 

The Suicide Information & Education Centre (SIEC)
Centre for Suicide Prevention
Suite 320, 1202 Centre Street S.E.
Calgary, AB T2G 5A5
Phone: 403-245-3900
Fax: 403-245-0299
“The Centre for Suicide Prevention has three main branches - The Suicide Information & Education Collection (SIEC) is a special library and resource centre providing information on suicide and suicidal behaviour. The Suicide Prevention Training Programs (SPTP) branch provides caregiver training in suicide intervention, awareness, bereavement, crisis management and related topics. Suicide Prevention Research Projects (SPRP) advocates for, and supports research on suicide and suicidal behaviour.The Centre for Suicide Prevention is a non-profit organization serving thousands of people in Alberta, across Canada and around the world.”

 

 

Suicide Prevention Action Network USA (SPAN USA)
1025 Vermont Avenue, NW, Suite 1066
Washington, DC 20005
Phone: (202) 449-3600
Fax: (202) 449-3601
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“The Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN USA) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to preventing suicide through public education and awareness, community action and federal, state and local grassroots advocacy. The Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN USA) is the nation's only suicide prevention organization dedicated to leveraging grassroots support among suicide survivors (those who have lost a loved one to suicide) and others to advance public policies that help prevent suicide.  The organization was created to raise awareness, build political will, and call for action with regard to creating, advancing, implementing and evaluating a national strategy to address suicide in our nation.”