If you or a loved one are considering suicide:
You are loved, wanted, and not alone. Are you thinking about suicide or worried about a friend or loved one? Help is available. Call or text 988 (English or Spanish) for immediate help for yourself or a loved one.
Suicide Prevention Resources for Schools and Parishes
Below are two resources developed by the Archdiocese of New York that can be used in schools & parishes:
- Suicide Prevention Resources: a two-page list of resources, including suicide prevention trainings, local counseling options, and national suicide prevention organizations.
- Preventing Suicide in Our Community: an infographic poster describing common myths, common warning signs, ways to help someone who is struggling, and local counseling options.
Suicide Prevention Resources
988 Lifeline: if you are in crisis or need emotional support, reach out to speak with someone through this national mental health hotline; call or text 988 for immediate help 24/7
ADAPP Suicide Prevention Resources: information and resources about suicide prevention and mental health, especially for youth
New York Suicide Prevention Center: a website designed to provide a comprehensive set of tools, information, and resources to support the effort to prevent suicide
CDC Suicide Prevention: Facts, risk and protective factors, strategies, programs, and resources
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: an organization that raises awareness, funds scientific research and provides resources and aid to those affected by suicide
National Institute of Mental Health – Suicide Prevention: the leading federal agency for research on mental disorders
Suicide Prevention Trainings
ADAPP Suicide Prevention: a training series that provides information and action steps to prevent youth suicide
LivingWorks Faith – New York State: an online program that empowers Christian Faith leaders to increase safety from suicide and minister to those who have experienced suicide loss
Counseling
Parish Counseling Network: short-term and crisis counseling; referrals can be made by pastors or designated parish staff. Parishioners are eligible for a maximum of six counseling sessions with a $10 co-pay per session.
Solace House: provides free, confidential, therapeutic counseling for anyone who is experiencing suicidal thoughts or suicidal distress, as well as those who engage in self-harm, or have been bereaved by suicide.
Resources for Suicide Loss
Red Bird Ministries: offers support and resources for healing for individuals navigating suicide loss. The Remember program provides faith-centered support, healing, and community for those carrying the weight of loss.
Testimonies
What You or Your Friends Need to Know about Suicidal Thoughts: Leah Darrow shares her own story and advice for people experiencing suicidal thoughts. Read her article here.
Video Resources
Every Human Person: Chosen, Loved, Necessary: Sr. Maris Stella, SV shares the beautiful truth that you are loved unconditionally by God.
Talking about Suicide: Fr. Mike Schmitz shares what the Church teaches about suicide and how to find hope in the face of it.
Why does God let us suffer? Chris Stefanick explores this question and how Jesus is with us in our suffering.
Prayer Resources
National Catholic Mental Health Campaign: a novena to inspire solidarity with those suffering from mental health challenges through prayer, reflection, and action.