Support Groups

ACROSSnet - Australians Creating Online Support Systems
ACROSSnet provides access to information, education and support regarding suicide and its prevention, particularly for rural and remote Australians.
http://www.acrossnet.net.au

American Association of Suicidology
AAS run suicide support centers across the whole of the USA. Lists emergency numbers for their centers.
http://www.suicidology.org/

Apocalypse Suicide Site
To provide support for those planning suicide, or those trying to help a suicidal person to live. Information on what to do and how to cope. Includes depression chatrooms and hosted support groups.
http://www.healthyplace.com/Communities/Depression/wilkerson/index.html

The Black Dog
Supportive virtual resource centre for men who suffer from depression or experience suicidal thoughts. Offers alternative problem solving techniques to suicide.
http://www.theblackdog.net

Byron Peter Foundation For Hope, Inc.
Non-profit foundation formed to provide opportunities of hope for at-risk youth.
http://www.byronpeterfoundation.org

Cheekyde
Help for suicidal people or people who self harm.
http://www.geocities.com/cheekyde2003/index.html

Community for Hope Suicide Prevention & Support Group
Nonprofit organization supporting suicide prevention, intervention, and response.
http://www.communityforhope.org

Distress Centre Peel
Round the clock confidential support for suicide, depression, and crisis for residents of Mississauga, Brampton and the Town of Caledon.
http://www.distresscentrepeel.com

The Gift of Keith
Personal and family articles in memory included with support information for survivors of suicide.
http://thegiftofkeith.org

IFOTES
International Federation of Telephonic Emergency Services. Helplines in 31 countries, mostly in Europe.
http://www.ifotes.org

The Kelty Patrick Dennehy Foundation
Education and program support to help reduce depression-related teenage suicide.
http://www.thekeltyfoundation.org

Lifeline
South-West Queensland. Provides counselling services to anyone experiencing an emotional or personal problem or crisis. Telephone sessions available.
http://www.lifelinedarlingdowns.org.au/

Lifeline International
Counselling and support in 15 countries mostly in the Southern Hemisphere.
http://www.lifeline.web.za/

Living Matters - Youth Suicide Resources
Bev Cobain's information about child, teen, and adolescent (youth) depression, bipolar illness, youth suicide prevention, intervention, and training workshops.
http://www.livingmatters.com

LOSS - Loved Ones Suicide Survivors
Chat rooms for survivors of suicide attempts and their loved ones.
http://healingafterloss.org/halo/sos.html

Maithri Link With Life
Maithri is an organisation working for suicide prevention. Awareness information and support contacts in India.
http://www.maithrikochi.org

Maytree: A Sanctuary for the Suicidal
For those in a suicidal crisis, Maytree offers short-term accommodation with befriending in a confidential, supportive and non-medical environment.
http://www.maytree.org.uk

Mental Health Today's Suicide Intervention & Hotline
Emotional support, help and resources for the suicidal person and for suicide survivors. Phone and email crisis hotline.
http://www.mental-health-today.com/suicide/

No More Suicide
Support group for both suicidal people and those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
http://groups.msn.com/nomoresuicide

Nothing to Lose
Provides a simple attitudional shift in perspective to help people to cope with problems feeling overwhelming at the moment.
http://peace-of-mind.net

The Samaritans
Available 24 hours a day to provide confidential emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress, despair or suicidal thoughts. A registered charity based in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
http://www.samaritans.org

The Samaritans Hong Kong Suicide Prevention Service
Multilingual voluntary support service in Hong Kong.
http://www.samaritans.org.hk/

The Samaritans of Fall River and New Bedford
Non-religious charity that provides support and suicide hotline.
http://www.samaritans-fallriver.org

Samaritans of Singapore
Suicide prevention and support group in Singapore.
http://www.samaritans.org.sg/

SOS Help
Suicide help listening service for English speakers in France.
http://www.soshelpline.org

Suicide Awareness
Suicide awareness, information, memorials, and links to suicide hotlines. Volunteers providing those in need,with support and help.
http://suicide-awareness.00page.com/index.html

Suicide Discussion Board
Discussion site for those whose lives have been affected by suicide. Emphases on the impact of suicide on friends, family and society, prevention, and solutions.
http://www.angelfire.com/ga4/ffos/Suicide_Discussion_Board.html

Suicide Memorial Wall
A memorial to those who died by suicide, sponsored by the Friends and Families of Suicides email support group. Visitors may submit names to be placed on the wall.
http://www.suicidememorialwall.com

Suicide Support from Befrienders International
Suicide and crisis support information in 10 languages. Includes a list of helplines around the world.
http://www.suicideinfo.org

SuicideForum.com
A free international peer to peer support forum for people in crisis.
http://www.suicideforum.com

Sumaitri
A crisis intervention centre for the Suicidal and depressed in New Delhi, India. Contact information. Site in English.
http://www.sumaitri.org/

Survivors of Suicide
Time heals all wounds is not necessarily true for survivors of suicide. Time is necessary for healing, but time is not enough. Shared feelings enrich and lead to growth and healing. Online Support group for survivors of suicide.
http://www.survivorsofsuicide.com

Survivors Road to Healing
Focused on suicide survivors support groups and helping survivors heal. Also includes resources and information for disorders connected to suicide. Christian-themed.
http://www.road2healing.com

Walking For Life
Fundraising site contributing money to education and prevention. Annual sponsored walk registration and pictures.
http://www.walkingforlife.com/

Yellow Ribbon Suicide Awareness Campaign
Strives to reduce the number of incidents of suicide and suicide attempts in the Alberta community through education and awareness activities.
http://www.camrosesuicideawareness.org