International Suicide Resources and Information
Information about suicide research, treatment, prevention, survivors, resources.
A US based organisation dedicated to advancing our knowledge of suicide and our ability to prevent it.
Provides information about Befrienders network and access to worldwide resources and crisis support on 24 hour basis. Direct links to Australian telephone services.
The International Association for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to preventing suicidal behaviour, to alleviate its effects, and to provide a forum for academics, mental health professionals, crisis workers, volunteers and suicide survivors.
This section of the New Zealand Ministry of Health website covers information about the New Zealand Suicide Prevention Strategy and suicide prevention in general. A range of useful information about strategies, research, activities and resources has also been provided.
SPINZ is a national suicide prevention information service which aims to assist communities and services to prevent suicide by providing them with best practice information. Core functions are gathering, managing and disseminating information and providing general advice to communities on suicide prevention.
The Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) provides prevention support, training, and resources to assist organisations and individuals to develop suicide prevention programs, interventions and policies, and to advance the US National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.
This is a 24 hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in the USA experiencing a suicidal crisis. The website has some useful resources relating to suicide prevention.
The Centre is based in the University of Oxford's Department of Psychiatry. The overall research program of the Centre is focused on investigation of the causes, treatment and prevention of suicidal behaviour. The site contains some useful links and resources.
SPAN USA is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to preventing suicide through public education and awareness, community action and federal, state and local grassroots advocacy. Their goal is to create a way for survivors of suicide - those who have lost someone to suicide - to transform their grief into positive action to prevent future tragedies.
SAVE's Mission is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, eliminate stigma and serve as a resource to those touched by suicide.
A comprehensive resource centre and database on suicidal behaviour. Access to information/resource centre catalogue as well as some free, downloadable resources.
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