Sources of Strength
Tuesday, 14 March 2017
by UB Blog
Sources of Strength is a universal suicide prevention program designed to build socioecological protective influences around youth and to reduce the likelihood that vulnerable youth/young adults will become suicidal. Mission: Our mission is to provide the highest quality evidence-based prevention for suicide, violence, bullying and substance abuse by training, supporting, and empowering both peer leaders
The Living Room at Turning Point
Thursday, 26 February 2015
by ellen cerasale
“A Mental Health Crisis Respite Program: The Living Room offers an alternative to hospital emergency rooms for adults in crisis. The Living Room offers a number of services to help clients resolve their crises, including support and assistance with problem solving, on-site intakes for other Turning Point services, referrals for shelter, healthcare and food and
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Survivors
Monday, 17 November 2014
by ellen cerasale
“The Alliance of Hope for Suicide Survivors provides healing support for people coping with the shock, excruciating grief and complex emotions that accompany the loss of a loved one to suicide. We hope that you will find resources here to help you deal with, and eventually heal from, what may well be the worst pain
Samaritans
Monday, 17 November 2014
by ellen cerasale
“Samaritans’ goal is to reduce the risk of suicide and increase awareness about suicide prevention throughout Greater Boston and MetroWest. We accomplish this through three key programs: 24/7 Crisis Services Grief Support Services Community Education & Outreach Program Last year 469 helpline volunteers helped us answer 142,577calls and 903 chats; we delivered 268 suicide prevention
Befrienders Worldwide
Monday, 17 November 2014
by ellen cerasale
“Originally established in 1974 by Chad Varah (founder of the Samaritans), then recently launched as an independent charity in 2012, Befrienders Worldwide is a dynamic and expanding global network of 349 emotional support centres in 32 countries, spanning 5 continents. These centres are staffed by more than 25,000 volunteers who provide vital support to an
Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide
Thursday, 13 November 2014
by ellen cerasale
“Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide is a free, non-denominational program that supports individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one by suicide. The LOSS Program is offered by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago in collaboration with the Diocese of Joliet. We are funded by the United Way, private foundations, as
Silent Grief: Living in the Wake of Suicide
Wednesday, 04 June 2014
by Meaghan Diaz
“Silent Grief is a book for and about ‘suicide survivors’- those who have been left behind by the suicide of a friend or loved one. Author Christopher Lukas is a suicide survivor himself – several members of his family have taken their own lives – and the book draws on his own experiences, as well
American Foundation of Suicide Prevention: Greater Chicago/Illinois
Saturday, 31 May 2014
by Meaghan Diaz
“The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is the nation’s leading organization bringing together people across communities and backgrounds to understand and prevent suicide, and to help heal the pain it causes. Individuals, families, and communities who have been personally touched by suicide are the moving force behind everything we do.”
How I Stayed Alive When My Brain Was Trying to Kill Me: One Person’s Guide to Suicide Prevention
Saturday, 31 May 2014
by Meaghan Diaz
“The statistics on suicide are staggering. According to the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in 1997 in the USA more teenagers and young adults died from suicide than from cancer, heart disease, AIDS, birth defects, stroke, pneumonia, influenza and chronic lung disease combined. It is also an international epidemic. Susan Blauner is the perfect
Illinois Suicide Support Groups
Saturday, 31 May 2014
by Meaghan Diaz
“Suicide is NEVER the answer, getting help is the answer. If you are suicidal, have attempted suicide, or are a suicide survivor, you will find help, hope, comfort, understanding, support, love, and extensive resources here.”