The following resources offer information on suicide and suicide prevention. Those who need immediate assistance, for themselves or someone they know, can seek the help of any healthcare professional or can obtain a number for a 24- hour suicide prevention hotline by consulting the Community Services section of the local phone directory.

The American Association of Suicidology

4201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 310

Washington, DC 20008

(202) 237-2250

Internet: www.suicidology.org/

The American Association of Suicidology is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the understanding and prevention of suicide. This association offers resources for anyone concerned about suicide, including suicide researchers, therapists, prevention specialists, survivors of suicide, and people in crisis.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

120 Wall St. 22nd Floor

New York, NY 10005

(212) 410-1111

The foundation supports research on depression and suicide, provides public education, and offers support for suicide survivors.

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