Suicide Prevention Organizations:
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
www.afsp.org
Help Someone- Suicide Prevention Lifeline
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-someone-else/
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
www.sprc.org
This website covers information for clergy.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Ridgeview Institute
Individuals seeking treatment, family members and referral sources may contact the Access Center 24 hours a day at (770) 434-4567 or 1 (800) 329-9775. www.ridgeviewinstitute.com
Find a Christian Counselor near you:
The American Association of Christian Counselors Foundation is a national referral network of state and/or nationally licensed/certified professional counselors offering care that is distinctively Christian and clinically excellent. Each member of the CNN has attested to being a current member in good standing with the AACC, having current state license and/or national certification, and having appropriate and adequate professional liability insurance. CCN members have had their applications for membership reviewed for these standards and for responses to items consistent with the AACC Doctrinal Statement and the AACC Code of Ethics. www.AACC.net
Counseling in the Atlanta area:
Restoration Counseling of Atlanta (Woodstock, Roswell, Buckhead)
www.restorationcounselingatl.com/
Find a church in your area:
Many churches offer support groups and counseling
- Southern Baptist Church
- United Methodist Church
- Presbyterian Church
- Other denominations
Suicide Prevention Publications:
Rescuing Your Teenager from Depression by Norman Berlinger Just released in April 2005 a book that everyone should read, not just parents of teens. Over 100 parents were interviewed including Johnny's Mom.
"Stomping Out Depression" by Neil Anderson
"The Hurried Child" by David Elkind
"Conquering The Beast Within" by Cate Irwin
"Suicide, the Forever Decision" For Those Thinking about Suicide, and For Those Who Know, Love or Counsel Them, by Paul Quinett
Grief Publications:
"My Son, My Son" by Iris Bolton
"Trusting God Through Tears" byJehu Thomas Burton
"After Suicide" by John Hewett
"The Grieving Child" by Helen Fitzgerald (a parent's guide)
"The Seasons of Grief" by Donna Gaffney
Resources for Veterans:
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs -Mental Health
https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/
Are you a Veteran in crisis or concerned about one?
Find support anytime day or night
To connect with a Veterans Crisis Line responder anytime day or night:
Call 800-273-8255, then select 1.
Start a confidential chat:
Text 838255.
If you have hearing loss:
Call TTY: 800-799-4889