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According to experts, you should seek help immediately if you or someone you know is thinking about self-harm or suicide. Below is a list of resources:<\/p>\n

HOTLINES:<\/h3>\n

National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433) or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)<\/strong>
\nBoth toll-free, 24-hour, confidential hotlines which connect you to a trained counselor at the nearest suicide crisis center.<\/p>\n

Safe Place: 1-888-290-7233<\/strong>
\nProject Safe Place provides access to immediate help and supportive resources for young people in crisis through a network of qualified agencies, trained volunteers and businesses in 32 states. Call the hotline to find out if the program operates in your state, or look online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

National Alliance of the Mentally Ill: 1-800-950-6264<\/strong>
\nToll-free, confidential hotline operating Mon.-Fri., 10 am- 6 pm (EST). Trained volunteers provide information, referrals, and support to anyone with questions about mental illness.<\/p>\n

The Trevor Project: 866-4-U-TREVOR<\/strong>
\nThe Trevor Project operates the only nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. The Trevor Helpline is available as a resource to parents, family members and friends of young people as well. Visit www.TheTrevorProject.org<\/a> for more information and resources for young people, including \u201cDear Trevor,\u201d an online Q&A forum for non-time sensitive questions.<\/p>\n

Suicide Prevention Lifeline <\/a>
\nThe Web site for this 24-hour, confidential hotline offers details about how to call if you need help, how to identify suicide warning signs, and information for veterans experiencing mental distress.<\/p>\n

HELP ONLINE:<\/h3>\n

The Jed Foundation<\/a>
\nThe Jed Foundation works to reduce the stigma students feel about having or seeking treatment for emotional problems. It provides safe, accessible resources for students to help themselves or a friend.<\/p>\n

ULifeline<\/a>
\nA program of the Jed Foundation, ULifeline is an anonymous, confidential, online resource center, where college students can be comfortable searching for the information they need and want regarding mental health and suicide prevention. The Jed Foundation provides ULifeline to all colleges and universities free of charge, regardless of the size or type of institution. Currently, more than 1,200 colleges and universities participate in the program. If your school does not participate, you can still access information on the Web site including suggestions for helping friends or family members suffering from mental illness and links to other online resources.<\/p>\n

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)<\/a>
\nA grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families. NAMI has affiliates in every state and in more than 1,100 local communities across the country. NAMI on Campus clubs are student-run, student-led organizations that provide mental health support, education, and advocacy in a university or college setting.<\/p>\n

National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center<\/a>
\nA user-friendly, single point of access to potentially life-saving information about youth violence and prevention and intervention strategies for the general public. Its site includes information on warning signs, prevention strategies and treatment for adolescents struggling with mental illness, and tips on how to prevent and\/or respond to violent act in schools.<\/p>\n

The Jason Foundation, Inc.<\/a>
\nThe Jason Foundation provides information, education programs and resources to help in the fight against the \u201csilent epidemic\u201d of youth suicide.<\/p>\n

DepressedTeens<\/a>
\nThis Web site provides valuable information\/educational resources for teenagers, their parents and educators to understand the signs and symptoms of teenage depression and get help when needed.<\/p>\n

The National Association for School Psychologists<\/a>
\nOffers extensive information for teens through its NASP Crisis Resources link.<\/p>\n

The Suicide Prevention Action Network USA<\/a>
\nA suicide prevention organization dedicated to generate grassroots support among suicide survivors.<\/p>\n

Families for Depression Awareness<\/a>
\nAn organization that helps families recognize and cope with depressive disorders, and prevent suicide. Its Web site contains helpful resources, and inspirational stories about recovering from mental illness.<\/p>\n

American Association of Suicidology<\/a>
\nAAS is a membership organization for all those involved in suicide prevention and intervention, or touched by suicide. Its Web site includes resources for helping those who are struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts, and inspirational stories from suicide attempt survivors.<\/p>\n

Teen Moods<\/a>
\nTeen Moods is a depression support community created by an adolescent with depression, and is open to all including teens and parents.<\/p>\n

Depression Forums<\/a>
\nA supportive, informative Web site that offers a caring, safe environment for members to talk to their peers about depression, anxiety, mood disorders, medications, therapy and recovery.<\/p>\n

www.teenscreen.org<\/a>
\nThe TeenScreen National Center for Mental Health Checkups at Columbia University is a non-profit privately funded public health initiative working to increase youth access to regular mental health checkups and the early identification of mental illness. TeenScreen Schools and Communities is the National Center\u2019s flagship program, offering mental health checkups to youth through more than 500 local sites in 43 U.S. states. Visit the Web site to read facts\/figures about teenage mental health, and to learn more about the National Center’s programs and initiatives. You can also call the center\u2019s information line at 866-833-6727.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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