SUICIDE PREVENTION
& AWARENESS
This resource toolkit brings together up-to-date resources from trusted organizations, including tools, data, and links designed to support young people, caregivers, and professionals in finding the help and information they need.*
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*All data and links were accurate at the time of publication, but may change over time.
FOR URGENT SUPPORT TEXT OR CALL 988
Information for:
September is National Suicide Prevention Month — a time for communities to come together, break stigma, and share resources. In recent years, the number of children aged 0-17 in Georgia who visited emergency rooms for reasons related to suicide more than doubled. Additionally, more than 73,000 Georgia students in grades 6-12 reported having seriously considered suicide within the past year. Overall, suicide remains a leading cause of death in Georgia’s youth under the age of 18. These numbers highlight a growing concern, they also serve as a reminder that every conversation, every act of support, or every moment of listening has the potential to positively impact a young person’s life.
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EVERYONE
988 is the three-digit number for the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You can call or text it anytime for support with mental health crises, thoughts of suicide, substance abuse issues, or general mental health support. Assistance is provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Store the number 9-8-8 in your phone and go to 988ga.org for additional information. Their website provides enhanced accessibility options, including additional languages offered, materials for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, veteran resources, and more.
DID YOU KNOW?
¡La Línea Nacional de Ayuda para el Suicidio y las Crisis está aquí para ti en español! Solo tienes que llamar o enviar un mensaje de texto al 988 y elegir español como tu idioma preferido.​
(The National Suicide and Crisis Helpline is ready to help you in Spanish! Just call or text 988 and select Spanish as your language of choice.)
Access Spanish-language information about 988 here!
The 988 line offers specific teletypewriter (TTY) services and videophone support for individuals who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HoH). Access D/HoH support information here!
YOUTH
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) provides resources for youth navigating suicidal thoughts, supporting friends, or grieving a loss. Access youth-focused tools and guidance at AFSP Youth Resources
RESOURCES
Understanding Loss & Grief in collaboration with Kate’s Club. A resource to support those who have experienced a loss (of any kind) and the grief that may be associated with it.
FYF One-Pager with resources, coping activities, & more focused on self-harm and suicide prevention.
CAREGIVERS
Suicide is a difficult topic, but it’s too important to ignore. Suicide prevention starts with recognizing the warning signs — especially for caregivers and adults who support youth.
Learn to identify risk and intervene early with these resources from the American Psychological Association.
EDUCATORS & PROFESSIONALS
The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry provides a Suicide Resource Center, featuring dedicated tools for schools and clinicians aimed at suicide prevention, intervention, and education.
To discover more resources, click the drop-down menu on their webpage to explore videos, clinical resources, training, and more.
You can also explore the Georgia Department of Education’s Student Health & Wellbeing page, that offers suicide prevention resources and support tools.
Not seeing a resource you need? Email us freeyourfeels@gmail.com and let's work together on creating resources that support the mental health and wellbeing of Georgia’s young people
If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, please call or text 988 for 24/7 support.
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Free Your Feels is not a mental health provider and does not offer crisis services.
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Additional topics and resources are available in the Resource Library.
