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Featured Resource
How I Stayed Alive When My Brain Was Trying to Kill Me: One Person's Guide to Suicide Prevention by Call Number: Fennell STACKS RC569 .B585 2002Publication Date: 2002In her highly acclaimed book, Susan Blauner—a survivor of multiple suicide attempts—offers guidance and hope for those contemplating ending their lives and for their loved ones.
Suicide Help Line: 9-8-8
- Suicide Crisis Helpline
If you are dealing with thoughts of suicide, or are worried about someone else, call or text 9-8-8. The Suicide Crisis Helpline is a safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Books
Night Falls Fast: Understanding Suicide by Call Number: Fennell STACKS RC569 .J36 1999Publication Date: 1999
To the River: Losing My Brother by Call Number: Fennell STACKS HV6548.C3 G55 2018Publication Date: 2018
Why Suicide?: Questions and Answers About Suicide, Suicide Prevention, and Coping with the Suicide of Someone you Know by Call Number: Fennell STACKS HV6545 .M256 2010Publication Date: 2010
Videos
- Suicide Warning Signs (Video Duration 6 minutes)
Learn the signs to watch for if you think a friend or family member might be at risk. - Tell My Story (Video Duration 1 hour 26 minutes)
After his son dies by suicide, a father seeks answers for what is killing today's youth.
More Resources for Suicide Prevention
- Canadian Association for Suicide PreventionCASP is a national charitable organization that provides advocacy, communication, and resources on suicide prevention and life promotion.
- Mental Health Comission of Canada - Suicide PreventionAccess a compilation of evidence-based resources such as toolkits, webinars, fact sheets, and research.
eBooks
Depression and Suicide Prevention by Publication Date: 2019
Eight Stories Up: An Adolescent Chooses Hope Over Suicide by Publication Date: 2008
Keeping School Children Safe and Alive: Strategies to Stop Bullying and Prevent Suicide. by Publication Date: 2021
Preventing Suicide: The Solution Focused Approach by Publication Date: 2017
Understanding Suicide: Perspectives, Risk Factors and Gender Differences by Publication Date: 2018
Youth Suicide Prevention and Intervention by Publication Date: 2022
