Resources

• American Association of Suicidology
• American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
• National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention
• National Organization for People of Color Against Suicide
• New York State Office of Mental Health
• Suicide Prevention Resource Center
• Suicide Prevention Center of New York
• Join the Conversation 

Online Tools/Trainings for Mental Health Providers

• CSSRS- Assessment of Suicidal Risk Using the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS) provides an overview of the instrument and teaches the learner how and when to administer it in real world settings.

• Safety Planning Intervention for Suicidal Individuals describes the Safety Planning Intervention and how it can help individuals, explains when to work with individuals to create a safety plan, and describes the steps in creating a safety plan.

On Line Trainings for Educators

• Making Educators Partners in Suicide Prevention (click “Register here” to enroll) *Required before attending “Train the Trainer” course offered by Suicide Prevention Coalition of Erie County

For Teens and Young Adults

• Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
• Just Tell One

Survivor and Bereavement Resources

• The Compassionate Friends: Supporting Family After a Child Dies
• Dougy Center: The National Grief Center for Children & Families
• Mary & Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Support Center
• Sibling Survivors of Suicide Loss
• Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS-Veterans)

If you are in Crisis and are in Erie County24 Hour: 716-834-3131

If you are in Crisis and are NOT in Erie County1-800-273-TALK (8255)