International Association for Suicide Prevention IASP is dedicated to preventing suicidal behaviour, to alleviate its effects, and to provide a forum for academians, mental health professionals, crisis workers, volunteers and suicide survivors.
Centre For Suicide ResearchThe Centre is based in the University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry. Professor Keith Hawton is its Director. The work of the research group is focused on investigation of the causes, treatment and prevention of suicidal behaviour.
Scottish Association for Mental Health After A Suicide - SAMH has written a booklet for people bereaved as a result of suicide in Scotland. As well as providing practical information about issues like funeral expenses, registering the death etc, this booklet also suggests coping strategies for people to try, and includes details of agencies which might be able to help.
University of Oxford - Centre for Suicide Research The Centre is based in the University of Oxford Department of Psychiatry. Professor Keith Hawton is its Director. Professor Mark Williams also leads a research group within the Centre. The overall research programme of the Centre is focused on investigation of the causes, treatment and prevention of suicidal behaviour.
Ireland
The Irish Association of SuicidologyThe Irish Association of Suicidology had its inaugural meeting in 1996. Since then it has had seven annual meetings each dealing with various aspects of suicide and suicidal behaviour in a general way. They recognise the complexity of the issues involved in suicide prevention. Simplistic responses are to be avoided.
United States
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, a 501(c)(3) organisation, has been at the forefront of a wide range of suicide prevention initiatives in 2009 -- each designed to reduce loss of life from suicide. They are investing in groundbreaking research, new educational campaigns, innovative demonstration projects and critical policy work. They are are expanding their assistance to people whose lives have been affected by suicide, reaching out to offer support and offering opportunities to become involved in prevention.
Fierce Goodbye Fierce Goodbye will be airing on Hallmark Channel on Sunday, August 22 at noon (ET/PT). family survivors of suicide share personal stories of their trauma. Mental health experts talk about the stigma of mental illness and suicide, and theologians and biblical scholars spell out traditional views on what happens to the "soul" after suicide and how some views are changing in light of new knowledge about mental illness. A copy of the documentary video may be ordered through the site.
Save: Suicide Awareness Voices of Education The SAVE mission is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, reduce stigma, and serve as a resource for those touched by suicide.
Suicide.org Suicide.org conducts extensive work online and offline to further its mission of suicide prevention, awareness, and support. In addition to operating Suicide.org, which is the largest and most-visited suicide-related site in the world, we own and operate numerous additional critical sites, including HurricaneKatrina.com, Tsunamis.com, America911.com, OklahomaCityBombing.com, VirginiaTechMassacre.com, RapeHelp.com, VietnamMemorial.com, MilitaryHeroes.com, EatingDisorderHelp.com, SelfInjuryHelp.com, GriefAndLoss.com, and numerous others. We assist countless individuals via these websites. And we constantly develop new sites.
The Fred FundThe Fred Fund provides basic resources and links to information for families and children who have experienced the loss of loved ones to suicide, or those who may be experiencing depression. Survivors of suicide are also encouraged to submit memorial stories as a means of healing, empowerment and sharing.
Suicide Information & Education Centre The Suicide Information & Education Centre (SIEC) is a special library and resource centre providing information on suicide and suicidal behaviour.
Australia
Australian Institute of Family StudiesDeveloped by the Australian Institute of Family Studies, this resource is to help those working to prevent suicide.
Youth Suicide and Self-Injury In AustraliaThis supplement presents some descriptive data on youth suicide in Australia. It is largely based on Australian deaths data up to 1995, though some sections are also based on Australian hospital morbidity data and on international mortality data.
Relationship Counselling & Christian Guidance Humaneed: marriage, relationship and family counselling and guidance service based in Melbourne, Victoria. We improve relationships by resolving marriage issues like communication and intimacy or affairs.
