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
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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.
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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
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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
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)
Veterans Crisis Hotline
1-800-273-8255 and Press 1 or click here to chat online with a counselor
Crisis Text Line
Text ‘HOME’ to 741741 from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor. Click here for the website
Erie County Mental Health Mobile Response Teams
For a Behavioral Health Emergency Involving a Person Under the Age of 18
Spectrum Health C.A.R.E.S. Program
716-882-HELP (4357)
For a Behavioral Health Emergency Involving an Adult
Crisis Services 24 Hour Crisis Hotline