Youth Suicide Prevention
Youth Suicide Prevention: Make sure they know that you have their back, and resources like the 988 support line are there to help, too.
Suggested hashtag: #YouthSuicidePrevention
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National Experts on Youth Suicide Prevention
Prevent Child Injury offers members access to spokespeople selected for their knowledge on injury prevention topics. These experts will be available to speak to media and other interested parties.
Youth Suicide Prevention Project Materials
These materials were created by Prevent Child Injury to help spread the message about youth suicide prevention. Please feel free to use these materials as needed. Most of these materials can be co-branded with your organization’s logo.
Youth Suicide Prevention Resources
These materials were created by Prevent Child Injury members and other trusted sources.
Websites & Toolkits
National HelpLine Resource Directory – NAMI* (PDF)
The Trevor Project (support for LGBTQIA+ youth)
2023 Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Toolkit – Minnesota Department of Health
2024 National Strategy for Suicide Prevention – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Blog Posts
Dial 988 for a mental health emergency – UT Health Houston
How Parents Can Support a Child With Suicidal Thoughts – Speaking of Suicide
To prevent youth suicide, connection is key – Oregon.Gov
Graphics & Visuals
3 Simple Ways to Help Prevent Suicide – PEMHS* (PDF)
988 Suicide and Crisis Helpline – UT Health Houston
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Social Media – FCC* (Graphics Library)
Digital Shareables on Suicide Prevention – NIMH* (Graphics Library)
Facts About the New 988 Phone Number – PEMHS*
Here Now Flyer – San Diego Youth Services
Put It In Your Phone – Minding Your Mind
The Help Is Right Here – LA County Dept. of Children and Family Services
What are 988, 911, and 211? – PEMHS*
Videos
988 Suicide and Crisis Hotline – North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Promise of 988: Crisis Care for Everyone – Five Lanes: One Road to Recovery
Suicide Prevention Awareness: Expert Tips and Advice – On Our Sleeves
What is 988? – Steinberg Institute
Youth Suicide Prevention – Psych Hub
Ask the Question – Seattle Children’s Hospital
Webpages
12 Things Parents Can Do to Help Prevent Suicide – HealthyChildren.org
About Mental Illness – NAMI*
Kids and Suicide: What You Should Know – On Our Sleeves
Mental Health Suicide & Prevention Glossary – 988 Suicide & Crisis Textline
Mental Health Resource Center – The Jed Foundation
Suicide Prevention – Youth.gov
Suicide Prevention Resources – AFSP*
Teen Mental Health: How to Know When Your Child Needs Help – HealthyChildren.org
*List of Abbreviations
AAP: American Academy of Pediatrics
AFSP: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
FCC: Federal Communications Commission
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
NASP: National Association of School Psychologists
NCH: Nationwide Children’s Hospital
NIMH: National Institute of Mental Health
PEMHS: Personal Enrichment Through Mental Health Services
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