The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a United States-based suicide prevention network of over 160 crisis centers that provides 24/7 service via a toll-free hotline with the number 1-800-273-8255. It is available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. The caller is routed to their nearest crisis center to receive immediate counseling and local mental health referrals. The lifeline supports people who call for themselves or someone they care about
National Mental Health Month raises awareness about mental illness and related issues in the United States. In recent times, attitudes towards mental health issues appear to be changing. Negative attitudes and stigma associated with mental health have reduced and there has been growing acceptance towards mental health issues and support for people with them.
World Suicide Prevention Day is observed every 10 September. This day is a WHO observance dedicated to doing everything possible to raise awareness of the causes of suicide and ways to prevent them.
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
Childhood Safety Kids Under Twenty One (KUTO) Crisis Line Provides youth focused crisis prevention, suicide intervention and post-intervention support to the community through awareness, education and outreach. Crisis Helpline: 1-888-644-KUTO (staffed every day after 4 pm CST)
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