Resources: Helpful Links
Half of Us
Remember, half of us struggle with depression, and all of us have the power to help ourselves and others by fighting the stigma around mental health and speaking up when we need support. Half of Us, mtvU and The Jed Foundation want to initiate a public dialogue to raise awareness about the prevalence of mental health issues on campus and connect students to the appropriate resources to get help.
http://www.halfofus.com/default_splash.aspx
National Alliance on Mental Illness
For three decades, NAMI has established itself as the most formidable grassroots mental health advocacy organization in the country. Dedication, steadfast commitment and unceasing belief in NAMI's mission by grassroots advocates have produced profound changes. NAMI's greatest strength is the dedication of our grassroots leaders and members. We are the families, friends and individuals that serve to strengthen communities across the country.
http://www.nami.org/
National Center for Suicide Prevention Training
NCSPT is a joint project of the Harvard Injury Control Research Center and the Suicide Prevention Resource Center. Our mission is to provide educational resources to help public officials, service providers, and community-based coalitions develop effective suicide prevention programs and policies.
http://training.sprc.org/
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
SPRC promotes the implementation of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention and enhances the nation’s mental health infrastructure by providing states, government agencies, private organizations, colleges and universities, and suicide survivor and mental health consumer groups with access to the science and experience that can support their efforts to develop programs, implement interventions, and promote policies to prevent suicide.
http://www.sprc.org/
TEEN LINE
(310) 855-HOPE (4673) or (800) TLC-TEEN (852-8336)
TEEN LINE was founded in 1980 to help adolescents address their problems through a confidential peer hotline and community outreach program. Open from 6pm to 10pm Pacific Time, every night.
http://www.teenlineonline.org
The American Association of Suicidology
AAS is a membership organization for all those involved in suicide prevention and intervention, or touched by suicide. AAS is a leader in the advancement of scientific and programmatic efforts in suicide prevention through research, education and training, the development of standards and resources, and survivor support services.
http://www.suicidology.org
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is the leading national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy, and to reaching out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide.
http://www.afsp.org
The Jason Foundation
The Jason Foundation, Inc. is dedicated to the prevention of the "Silent Epidemic" of youth suicide through educational and awareness programs to equip young people, educators / youth workers and parents with the tools and resources to help identify and assist at-risk youth.
http://www.jasonfoundation.com/
The Jed Foundation
The Jed Foundation was founded in 2000 by Donna and Phil Satow after they lost their son Jed to suicide. While trying to learn more about suicide and make sense of their unthinkable loss, the Satows discovered an urgent and unmet need for programming and resources that helped colleges, students and parents recognize and address the signs of emotional distress and suicide.
http://www.jedfoundation.org/
The Kaitlin Harris Foundation
The Kaitlin Harris Foundation was formed to fulfill a need for education and support for teens who suffer from mental illness and is dedicated to providing support for those who have lost a family member or friend to suicide.
http://www.kaitlinharrisfoundation.org
The Kristen Brooks Hope Center
The Kristin Brooks Hope Center has created a unique, one-of-a-kind website that gives you a raw, personal glimpse into depression, and how it affects those around you.
http://www.hopeline.com/
The Link National Resource Center
The Link’s NRC is a leading resource in the country for suicide prevention and aftercare. It is dedicated to reaching out to those whose lives have been impacted by suicide and connecting them to available resources. Families who have experienced a loss through suicide receive unparalleled support while they grieve.
http://www.thelink.org/national_resource_center.htm
