Resources for Suicide Prevention
IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS PLEASE CALL
988, 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or 800-TLC-TEEN (800-562-8336)
Many people think about suicide at some point in their life, and these thoughts about suicide can reflect the intense pain and sense of desperation that depression can bring. Having these thoughts does not mean you should act on them! A great number of people who attempt or come close to suicide look back with immense gratitude that they did not succeed in taking their own life as their lives and feelings about their lives improved with help.
There are people who care about you. There are people who want to help you.
Below are a number of resources for those considering suicide - use them!
Don't give up - things will get better. You are loved.
RESOURCES
American Association of Suicidology
Organization to provide information on suicide.
Befrienders Worldwide
Provides general info and listings of volunteer emotional support centers worldwide.
California Youth Crisis Line
Crisis phone counseling, information, and referrals for all problems ages 12-24. Bilingual when available. Can connect without charge to parent/guardian or other agency. Message relay service.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (Crisis Chat)
Online Chat service. If you can’t reach a chat specialist, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) for emotional support.
Crisis Text Line
Crisis Text Line serves anyone in any type of crisis, providing them access to free, 24/7 emotional support and information they need via the medium they already use and trust: text
Contact: Text "START" to 741-741
Los Angeles County Youth Suicide Prevention Project
Provides information about the prevention, intervention, and post-vention of suicide among youth. Provides information and resources.
Contact: 800-273-TALK
Los Angeles County Health Services
Full service psychiatric medical center. Outreach team gives referrals and evaluations for hospitalization. Provides other mental health services.
Contact:
Mobile Response — (800) 854-7771
Emergency — (323) 226-2622
Suicide Hotline — (800) 727-4747
Reach Out
General info about teen crisis issues.
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services
Suicide Prevention Center. Hotline, information, referrals, and suicide prevention counseling.
Contact: 877-727-4747
The Trevor Project
Crisis line for LGBT youth younger than 25 years old. National line with referrals in all areas.
Contact: 866-488-7386
Teen Line
If you have a problem or just want to talk with another teen who understands, then this is the right place for you! Call, text, email, or chat with others on the message board.
Contact: 310-855-4673
Therarive
Find a therapist in your area.
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program
Outreach service to schools, youth programs. Distributes cards so youth feel comfortable asking for help. Redirects to a hotline for crisis services.
Contact: 800-273-8255
TEEN TO TEEN RESOURCES
Pandora’s Gift Box
Teen-to-teen pen pal program.
Contact: mikkadeloia@gmail.com
TeenzTalk
A nonprofit started by a teen for teens around the world.
Contact: contact@teenztalk.org