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Mental Health Resources

Anyone struggling with mental health concerns.

https://www.samhsa.gov/

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml

https://www.invitationwellness.com/

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Attempt Survivors
Coping with the deep hurt after surviving a suicide attempt and finding hope is possible.
http://lifelineforattemptsurvivors.org
https://www.suicidology.org/

www.drugrehab.com/guides/suicide-risks/

https://www.drugrehab.com/addiction/alcohol/

Disaster Survivors
The road to emotional recovery after a natural or human-caused disaster can be long, but you’re not alone.
https://www.redcross.org/get-help.html
https://www.ready.gov/coping-with-disaster

Ayuda En Español
Lifeline ofrece 24/7, gratuito servicios en español, no es necesario hablar ingles si usted necesita ayuda.
https://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content/SVP08-0160S/SVP08-0160S.pdf
https://store.samhsa.gov/shin/content/SVP06-0158SP/SVP06-0158SP.pdf

LGBTQ+
Suicidal feelings and mental health struggles can affect more LGBTQ+ people than straight/cis people. Find resources for yourself and to help support a loved one that may be struggling.
https://itgetsbetter.org
https://www.thetrevorproject.org
http://www.translifeline.org/

Support and help for LGBTQ-owned small businesses:
https://www.finimpact.com/support-lgbtq-owned-small-businesses/

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Native Americans

Depression and suicide affect people of all ages and populations, but Native American and Alaskan Native populations can be at a higher risk.

https://www.ihs.gov/suicideprevention/

https://www.wernative.org/articles/wanting-to-end-your-life

https://www.aspeninstitute.org/programs/center-for-native-american-youth/

Men

Mental health and suicide resources designed for men specifically.

https://www.mantherapy.org/

https://www.sprc.org/populations/men

https://www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/September-2018/Addressing-Male-Suicide

https://headsupguys.org/mens-depression/suicide/

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Veterans
For veterans, crises can be heightened by their experiences during military service. If you’re a veteran or service member and in crisis, these resources can help.
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
https://maketheconnection.net/family-friends

https://www.mission22.com/#ourcause

Youth
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for young people between 10 to 24. Sometimes your struggle can be underestimated because of your age. But we hear you, and help is available.
http://youmatter.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
https://www.activeminds.org/
https://www.stopbullying.gov/
https://www.loveisrespect.org/
http://www.thebriproject.org/

Loss Survivors
If you have lost a loved one to suicide, you are not alone. There are resources available to help survivors of suicide loss cope.

https://www.judishouse.org/

http://www.personalgriefcoach.net/
https://afsp.org/find-support/ive-lost-someone/
https://save.org/what-we-do/grief-support/
http://www.survivorsofsuicide.com/help_heal.shtml