Pennsylvania Youth Suicide Prevention Five Year Action Plan (pdf)
Pennsylvania Youth Suicide Prevention Plan (HTML)
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry article with statistics and warning signs of teen suicide, links to related topics.
American Association of Suicidology A site with clinical information about suicide and suicide prevention, links to support groups (by state).
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Research and clinical information includes links to access publications, a bibliography and list of other organizations involved in suicide prevention. Free teen suicide prevention kits are available including PSA’s, posters, and CD’s.
American Psychological Association Contains public and professional information about a variety of mental health issues, also access to association publications.
Befrienders International is a suicide prevention organization in 41 countries. Site offers support and educational information in many languages
Center for Disease Control's Youth Suicide Prevention Program: A Resource Guide (September, 1992)
Center for Mental Health in Schools - UCLA School Mental Health Project
Columbia University TeenScreen Program This program aims to screen and identify depression and suicide risk for teens in the school setting. The site includes extensive links to related sites plus research and program information.
DepressedTeens.com The "Day for Night: Recognizing Teenage Depression" video is available at this site. Can be downloaded or ordered.
HealthyPlace.com Depression in School-Age Children and Adolescents: Characteristics, Assessment, and Prevention. Features a video webcast for parents - "Is Your Child Depressed?" Scroll down the page to the box entitled “HealthyPlace.com Video."
Jason Foundation highlights their Promise Program and educational programs, links to related sites.
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill article that offers facts, warning signs and how to help.
National Center for Suicide Prevention Training offering online training to help in the development of effective suicide prevention programs, also articles related to suicide and suicide prevention.
National Mental Health Wellness Campaign
National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center Includes research and statistics and lists Federal agencies responsible to address youth suicide issues.
Oregon Department of Human Services' Youth Suicide Prevention
PA CASSP Newsletter December 2002 -features an article on teenage suicide (pdf)
Positive Action For Teen Health (PATH) is a national initiative form Columbia University working at the federal, state, and local level to close the gap between the promise of science and the unacceptably high rates of adolescent depression and suicide.
Reach Out! Australian site targeted to youth. Although the contact numbers are not appropriate, this is a great site for kids.
Reducing Suicide: A National Imperative - publication can be purchased from the National Academy Press or read on-line.
Screening for Mental Health, Inc. is a nonprofit organization developed to coordinate nationwide mental health screening programs and to ensure cooperation, professionalism, and accountability in mental illness screenings.
Signs of Suicide (SOS) High School Suicide Prevention Program designated as a Promising Program by SAMHSA
STAR Outreach Center The STAR Outreach Center’s mission is to improve the psychological well-being of children and adolescents especially those at risk for suicide and interpersonal injury. STAR-Center works to increase the capacity of youth-serving organizations, including schools, social services agencies, government agencies, and community groups.
Suicide Prevention Action Network an advocacy web site with links to statistical, legislative and educational information.
Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Program Web site providing information about implementing the Yellow Ribbon program, click Resources for extensive list of other suicide prevention and mental health sites.
