Other Online Resources

www.afsp.org - The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is the leading national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research, education and advocacy, and to reaching out to people with mental disorders and those impacted by suicide.

www.suicidology.org - The American Association of Suicidology was Founded in 1968 by Edwin S. Shneidman, Ph.D., AAS promotes research, public awareness programs, public education and training for professionals and volunteers. In addition, AAS serves as a national clearinghouse for information on suicide.

www.yspp.org – Youth Suicide Prevention Program envisions a state where youth suicide is a rare event, where young people are nurtured and supported, where individuals and families are aware of risk factors for suicide, and actively seek help from accessible, effective community resources. To that end, we focus on public awareness, training, and communities in action.

www.chadscoalition.org - CHAD's Coalition for Mental Health is an organization whose mission is to advance the knowledge and prevention of adolescent depression and suicide through awareness, education and research.

www.annieshope.org - Annie's Hope is a community based nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide comprehensive support services for children, teens and their families who are grieving the death of someone significant.

www.kaitlinharrisfoundation.org – The Kaitlin Harris Foundation was formed to fulfill a need for education and support for teens who suffer from mental illness and is dedicated to providing support for those who have lost a family member or friend to suicide.

www.providentstl.org - Provident provides a community of care that creates hope, builds self-reliance and drives social impact. Founded in 1860, Provident is one of St. Louis region’s oldest family service nonprofit agencies. Provident’s tradition is to engender hope and self-reliance in individuals, youth, families, neighborhoods and the larger community where we serve.

www.nimh.nih.gov - The National Institute of Mental Health’s mission is to transform the understanding and treatment of mental illnesses through basic and clinical research, paving the way for prevention, recovery and cure.

www.mhagstl.org - Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri is dedicated to promoting mental health and wellness, preventing mental disorders and achieving victory over mental illness through advocacy, education and service.

www.chadd.org – Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) a national non-profit organization providing education, advocacy and support for individuals with AD/HD. In addition to our informative Web site, CHADD also publishes a variety of printed materials to keep members and professionals current on research advances, medications and treatments affecting individuals with AD/HD.