Teen Suicide Prevention Resources

Written by Natasha J. Stewart

If you or a friend is considering suicide, check out our teen suicide prevention resources now!

Teen Suicide Prevention Hotlines:

National Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-784-2433
1-800-799-4889 (if you are hearing impaired)

-Someone will do an assessment over the phone and listen to you
-Remember, it’s free, confidential, and anonymous
-You can call anytime day or night

Teen Suicide Prevention Websites:

• www.befrienders.org (international resources)
• www.wistband.com
• www.yellowribbonsd.org
• www.afsp.org
• www.save.org
• www.mayoclinic.com
• www.nami.org

Suicide Prevention Books:

How I Stayed Alive When My Brain Was Trying to Kill Me
By Susan Rose Blauner

Susan Blauner is the perfect emissary for a message of hope and a program of action for these millions of people. She's been though it, and speaks and writes eloquently about feelings and fantasies surrounding suicide.

**Natasha highly recommends this book

Other Recommended Books

Life, In Spite of Me By Kristen Jane Anderson with Tricia Goyer

How to Help Your Anxious Teen By Jessica Thompson

What Do I Do When Teenagers Are Depressed And Contemplate Suicide? By Steven Gerali

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tough Times for Teens

Life Connected: A Devotional Journal For Getting Real With A Very Real God By Suzanne Rentz

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Developing a Safety Plan and How to Use It

When you are experiencing suicidal thoughts it can be hard to think straight. This plan offers a safe alternative to acting on the dangerous thoughts. It is important to print it, fill it out ahead of time and keep it nearby so it is ready when you need it.

When you begin experiencing unsafe thoughts, start at the top of your safety plan and work your way down. After you complete the first 8 steps, evaluate. If the suicidal thoughts are under control, you can stop. Otherwise continue with steps 9-12. If you are still feeling unsafe or if at any point your feelings have become worse, finish the plan by calling for help.

Safety Plan

Download a printable safety plan

For when I am feeling _____________________.

1.   Take a deep breath & pause your thoughts.

2.   Tell yourself aloud, “I can & will make the right choice.”

3.   Ask yourself why you are having these thoughts.

4.   Take another deep breath.

5.   Identify and write down your feelings.

6.   Continue following the plan even if you don’t feel like it.

7.   Choose a healthy activity or task from your list of healthy coping skills:

A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
F)
G)

8. Pay attention to that activity or task.

9. Call someone you can trust:

A) Name:_______________________
Phone #:__________________________
B) Name:_______________________
Phone #:__________________________
C) Name:_______________________
Phone #:__________________________
D) Name:_______________________
Phone #:__________________________
E) Hospital/Therapist:_____________
Phone #:__________________________
F) Hotline:______________________
Phone #___________________________

10. Take a deep breath.

11. Choose another activity.

12. Call the hotline listed above.

13. Call 911

14. Put down any dangerous objects or weapons & keep both hands on the phone until help arrives.

Download a printable safety plan

Read More:

Teen Suicide Help: Preventing Teen Suicide 

How to Gain Self-Esteem

Let us pray for you

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