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Other immediate resources if you or someone you know is thinking about suicide:
Tips for making a safety plan (Note that the resources listed here are for the UK, not the U.S.)
Connect with a mental health professional — and don’t hesitate to reach out to a friend or family member for help getting started.
Therapy Matcher (Massachusetts only)
MORE ONLINE RESOURCES:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP): Suicide Prevention Resources
The Trevor Project (24/7 support for LGBTQ+ young people)
Colorado-specific resources:
Colorado Crisis Services: 1-844-493-8255
Safe2tell: 1-877-542-SAFE
Resources for supporting someone who may be at risk:
Learn About Suicide Warning Signs (Note that the resources listed here are for Australia, not the U.S.)
AFSP - Talk Away The Dark Convo Guide: If Someone Tells You They’re Thinking About Suicide
Further reading:
Nationwide Children’s Hospital - “Don't Say It's Selfish: Suicide Is Not a Choice”
Speaking of Suicide - A Site For Suicidal Individuals, Loved Ones, Survivors, & Others Who Care
Through Their Fathers’ Voices - Insights Into Children’s Experiences of Crisis Before Suicide
Books:
Suicide Among Gifted Children and Adolescents: Understanding the Suicidal Mind by Tracy L. Cross, PH.D. and Jennifer Riedl Cross, PD.
Why People Die By Suicide by Thomas Joiner
Dying to Be Free by Beverly Cobain and Jean Larch