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Information brings knowledge. Knowledge brings understanding. Understanding brings peace.

DISCLAIMER
​Way for Hope is intended to provide inspiration and encouragement based on the experience and research of its creator and contributors. The material on Way for Hope is not intended to be or to replace professional medical or mental health care. Some issues surrounding traumatic grief and loss are too intense and personal to be addressed by non-professionals. If you are struggling, ask your primary care physician to recommend an appropriate professional near you.

If you are having thoughts of suicide, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or Text “Hello” to 741-741.
​Outside the United States, find the number for your location at the International Association of Suicide Prevention: https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/.
There is help. There is hope.

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Resources

United States - National Resources

• National Alliance for Grieving Children  ​​
• Suicide Prevention Lifeline (also information for media reporting)
• Healthcare Professionals & Suicide: An Online Guide to Awareness and Prevention  - edumed.org

Worldwide Help Lines

• http://www.befrienders.org/

Ongoing Support and Information:

• Psych Central
• Psych Alive​
• The Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors (International membership)
• Grief Healing and Discussion Groups (Marty Tousley)
• GriefShare (general grief support)
• Mindfulness and Grief Institute 
• Coping with Traumatic Stress (United States Department of Veterans Affairs)
• NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness (look for your local chapter)
• Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance 
• How to Help Your Adult Child if They Have a Mental Illness (Psychology Today)
• Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide
• Help Guide
• TeacherVision.com ​
• Science Behind Suicide and Mental Health Conditions
• LOSS (catholiccharities.net) - Chicago​