At risk
If you or someone you know is at risk for hurting themselves, call the national hotline at 988. More information on this. I had a friend reach out to me and find evidence that his teenager was contemplating suicide. After listening to the context, I suggest he called 988 and it was a very positive experience. People from an local organization in San Diego showed up at his home and helped with the situation.
Loss a loved one
If you have lost someone to suicide, and are looking for help, here are some resources that I used:
- Survivors of Suicide Loss – this organization has regular meetings, both online and in-person. I attended these, and found them to be helpful in the beginning.
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention –
- Healing Conversations
- Out of the Darkness Walk
- International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Events
- Therapy