SPAN USA was founded in 1996 by a husband and wife who were survivors of the suicide of their daughter. SPAN USA is dedicated to preventing suicide through public education and awareness,...
Champions of Change: Suicide Prevention
Suicide takes the lives of nearly 34,000 Americans every year. These Champions of Change are working to lower that statistic, to combat bullying in schools and sports, to provide resources for communities, and to educate individuals and groups across the country. It is going to take more than one voice to enact the changes necessary to prevent suicide, but these organizations have saved the lives of countless individuals through their programs and efforts.
Blue Star Families is a nonprofit organization passionately dedicated to helping military families across America. The mission is simple: to support, empower and connect military families to each...
With a goal of enhancing the nation’s infrastructure for suicide prevention, the national Suicide Prevention Resource Center(SPRC) provides informational resources, technical assistance, and...
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education is a national nonprofit agency that has been working to prevent suicide since 1989. Beginning as a grassroots, all volunteer organization fueled by the pain...
The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) young people,...
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is an institute within the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in the Department of Health and Human Services. The NIH is comprised of the Office...
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (the Lifeline), a program funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and administered by Link2Health Solutions, a...
GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network, is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students. Established in 1990, GLSEN envisions a...