Links Regarding Suicide (Crisis & Prevention)

Suicide Prevention Program (210-352-7051, United Way Program, San Antonio, TX.) Provide training and education regarding suicide prevention.

American Association of Suicidology (AAS), 4201 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 408
Washington, DC 20008, (202/237-2280), www.suicidology.org Understanding and prevention of suicide. Research, info, resources, newsletters, pamphlets, school guidelines, support group guidelines and support group directory.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), 120 Wall St., Fl. 22
New York, NY 10005, (888/333-2377 or 212/363-3500), National Suicide Hotline: 800/999-9999
www.afsp.org Suicide Prevention. Research, suicide-prevention education & conferences, newsletter, literature, national directory of support groups.

National Foundation for Depressive Illness (NAFDI), P.O. Box 2257, New York, NY 10116, (800/239-1265), www.depression.org Non-profit organization to increase public awareness about depression.

Suicide Prevention Advocacy Network (SPAN), 5034 Odin's Way
Marietta, GA 30068, (770/998-8819) www.spanusa.org Nonprofit organization for effective national suicide prevention strategy. SPAN offers a newsletter, facts about suicide, and advocacy information.