Lebanon County Suicide Prevention


Events:

Important Things To Remember...
Suicide is preventable, and never has to happen.

Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.

Adolescents do not want to die- they just want the pain to end.

The way out of suicidality is to let others in. Help is available- don't wait -

ASK FOR HELP!

Websites Related To Suicide Prevention


  • PA Youth Suidide Prevention Plan

  • The Yellow Ribbon Program

  • Prevent Suicide Now

  • No Stigma

  • TeenScreen
    This Web Site describes Columbia University's research based and evaluated TeenScreen Program. This program aims to sereen and identify depression and suicide risk for teens in teh school setting. The site includes extensive links to related sites plus research and program information.

  • Positive Action for Teen Health
    PATH is a national initiative from Columbia University working at the Federal, State and local level to close the gap between the promise of science and the unacceptably high rates of adolescent depression and suicide. All materials, training and technical assistance are available free of charge regarding this Web based teen depression screening treatment.

  • STAR Outreach Center
    STAR-Center's mission is to improve the psychological well-being of children and adolescents especially those at risk for suicide and interpersonal injury. STAR-Center works to increase the capacity of youth-serving organizations, including schools, social services agencies, governmental agencies and community groups.

  • SOS High School Suicide Prevention Program
    The SOS program educates teens to the signs of suicide and outlines action steps for dealing with this mental health emergency. The main teaching tool is an educational video and a brief screening tool. Research information is available on this site.

  • American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
    The AFSP Web site includes links to access publications, a bibliography and the list of other organizations involved in suicide prevention. Free teen suicide prevention kits are available including PSA's, posters and CD's.

  • National Center for Suicide Training
    This site offers online training to help in the development of effective suicide prevention programs, also articles related to suicide and suicide prevention.

  • American Psychological Association
    The APA website for the public and professional information about a variety of mental health issues, also access to APA publications.

  • SAMHSA's National Health Information Center
    Search by topic for an extensive list of youth/school related Web sites.

  • American Association of Suicidology
    The AAS Web site offers clinical information anout suicide and suicide prevention, as well as suicide suport gorups (by state).

  • Depressed Teens
    An educational site that is dedicated to helping parents, teenagers and educators understand the signs and symptoms of teenage depression and to give them resources. A key resource for this purpose is a video, "Day for Night: Recognizing Teenage Depression."

  • CDC National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
    Click hot topics to access youth suicide. This site includes research and statistics, as well as listing Federal agencies responsibe to youth suicide issues.

  • Suicide Prevention Action Network
    An advocacy Web site with links to statistical, legislative and educational information.

  • It's All About You
    An initiative in Allegheny County PA to address mental health and other stigma issues.

  • CDC Youth Suicide Prevention Program
    Link on the Web site of Center of Disease Control to access their Youth Suicide Prevention Program: A Resource Guide (September, 1992).

  • National Alliance for the Mentally Ill
    An article that offers facts, warning signs and how to help.

  • American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    This page contains an article with statistics and warning signs of teen suicide and links to related topics.

  • Befrienders Worldwide
    BW is a suicide prevention organizaton in 41 countries, the site offers support and educational information in manyh languages.

  • The Jason Foundation
    This Website provides access to the Jason Foundation Promise Program and educational programs as well as links to related sites.

  • Reach Out
    An Australian site that is target to youth, though the contact numbers are not appropriate, there is good support and educational information.








  • 2010 Lebanon County Suicide Prevention Taskforce