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From: [e-mail] (Graham Stoney)
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Subject: Suicide - Internet & International Crisis Resources and Information
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This posting contains information primarily about crisis and suicide prevention
resources available on the Internet, and other national resources available in
various countries.  It is a companion to the "Suicide - Frequently Asked
Questions" posting, which should be available on your news system, and should
probably be read first to set the context for this article.  It is also
archived at:
    ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/suicide/info

Readers are encouraged to offer suggestions of any other relevant Internet or
national resources which could be included here.  This posting is archived at:
    ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/suicide/resources


International Crisis Resources available via the Internet:

    The Samaritans are a non-religious charity that have been offering
    emotional support to the suicidal and despairing for over 40 years by
    phone, visit and letter.  Callers are guaranteed absolute confidentiality
    and retain the right to make their own decisions including the decision to
    end their life.  The service is now available via E-mail, run from
    Cheltenham, England, and can be reached from anywhere with Internet
    access.  Trained volunteers read and reply to mail once a day, every day of
    the year.
    E-mail: mailto:[e-mail]
    Anonymous E-mail: mailto:[e-mail]

    The Usenet news hierarchy soc.support.depression provides a number of
    electronic support groups for people suffering depression or in other
    crisis situations.  As these groups have only recently been created, they
    may not be available on your site yet.

    A number of electronic self-help groups exist under the alt.support
    hierarchy addressing various problems that can contribute to people
    feeling suicidal, and providing information about other resources.
    alt.support.depression in particular contains a detailed and excellent
    Frequently Asked Questions posting covering many facets of depression.
    Note that not all sites carry alt groups.

    The suicide-support mailing list provides an electronic support group
    where people can discuss suicidal feelings, thoughts, intentions or
    previous attempts in a safe, emotionally supportive environment.
    Membership of the list is open to anyone seeking emotional support
    regarding potentially self-destructive situations, and to people willing
    to offer support in a non-judgemental manner.  List members who offer
    support do so in their spare time on an ad-hoc basis, and come from a
    diverse variety of backgrounds and experiences.
    To subscribe, mailto:[e-mail]
    with a message containing any Subject, and the body:
        subscribe

    The suicide-survivors mailing list provides an electronic support group
    for people who have had a family member, close friend or loved one
    complete suicide.  Membership of the list is open to anyone seeking
    emotional support regarding the death of someone close to them due to
    suicide, and to people willing to offer support in a non-judgemental
    manner.  The stigma surrounding suicide can make it extremely difficult
    for survivors to deal with their grief and can cause them also to feel
    terribly isolated.  This list exists to provide one avenue where people
    can discuss, and begin to resolve these feelings in an emotionally
    supportive environment.
    To subscribe, mailto:[e-mail]
    with a message containing any Subject, and the body:
        subscribe

    The "Emotional Support on the Internet" monthly posting by Steve Harris
    <[e-mail]> in news.answers lists various Internet
    resources for people seeking emotional support on a wide range of issues.
    The most up to date version is probably at:
    http://www.cis.ohio-state.edu/hypertext/faq/usenet/support/emotional/resources-list/faq.html

    For more detailed information on other support groups, John M. Grohol
    <[e-mail]> regularly posts to news.answers a
    "Psychology & Support Groups Newsgroup Pointer" and a "Psychology &
    Support Mailing-List Pointer", which are archived respectively as:
    ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/finding-groups/psychology-and-support
    ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet/news.answers/medicine/support-mail-lists

    The suicide-prevention mailing list is an international forum for people
    interested or working in the fields of suicide prevention and crisis
    counselling on or off the Internet.  Mental health professionals,
    volunteers and users of the Internet are all welcome to join in and
    contribute to the discussion.  Relevant topics include suicidal thoughts,
    self injury attempts, completed suicide deaths or survivals and education
    related to preventing these.  The list will provide a forum for those who
    wish to address these issues in a non judgmental but life affirming
    environment.  It is suggested that people seeking emotional support would
    find one of the support-oriented mailing lists, such as the
    suicide-support list mentioned above, or the alt.support newsgroup
    hierarchy more helpful.
    To subscribe, mailto:[e-mail]
    with a message containing any Subject, and the body:
        subscribe

    The GROHOL Mental Health Page is a comprehensive index for mental health,
    psychology, and support resources on the Internet via the World Wide Web:
    http://www.coil.com/~grohol/


Australia:

    Australian phone books contain a Community Health & Welfare page in the
    front section which lists organisations and services which are available
    to help deal with a wide variety of problems including suicide.  Most major
    cities have a number of local crisis counselling or referral services,
    many of which are available 24 hours.  This page is probably the best list
    of your local resources you'll find.

    Lifeline is a 24 hour telephone crisis counselling service with 38 centres
    nation-wide.  It is available for the cost of a local call from anywhere in
    Australia on the phone number 13 1114, with calls diverted to the nearest
    centre that is available.  Lifeline handles problems such as suicide,
    depression, loneliness, relationship problems, drug and alcohol abuse, and
    so on in a caring, supporting, non-interventionist manner.  Some centres
    can also offer face to face counselling if necessary, or else can refer to
    local counselling services, suicide survivor groups, self-help groups, or
    other agencies for longer term support.  For more info, see:
    http://www.chem.usyd.edu.au/~arthur_j/lifeline/lifeline.html

    Kids Help Line is a 24 hour help line aimed at young people under 18 and
    available nationwide on freecall phone number 1800 55 1800.  For more info,
    see the Kids Help Line pages under:
    http://www.boystown.org.au/boystown

    Community Health Centres can provide a wide variety of services, resources
    and referrals for many different problems or situations, and some centres
    specialise in particular areas.  Look under "C" in the White Pages.

    Suicide Prevention Australia consists of a group of individuals and
    organisations working towards the common aim of suicide prevention
    nationally.  The organisation publishes a regular newsletter called "Let's
    Live" containing the latest information and research available from
    Australia and overseas, and can be contacted on by phone on [phone]
    or fax on [phone].


Canada:

    The Suicide Information and Education Centre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    has a web page:
    http://www.siec.ca/

    The Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention:
    http://www3.sympatico.ca/masecard/index.html

    The Canadian Crisis Line and Sexual Assault Hotline Database is an
    extensive phone listing for all of Canada. This listing begins on:
    http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/2891/crisis1.html


United Kingdom:

    The Samaritans are a non-religious charity that have been offering
    emotional support to the suicidal and despairing for over 40 years by
    phone, visit and letter.  Callers are guaranteed absolute confidentiality
    and retain the right to make their own decisions including the decision to
    end their life.  The Samaritans have nearly 200 branches.  A call to 0345
    909090 will reach them anywhere in the UK and is charged at "local" rates.
    UK phone books generally list direct numbers for local branches on the
    inside of the front cover.  Also note the Samaritans E-mail service,
    described under in the Internet resources section earlier in this posting.


United States of America:

    The American Association of Suicidology (AAS) publish directories of
    members, suicide prevention centers, support groups, mainly in the US but
    other countries are represented also. They have also published and
    maintain a certifying program for new centers which sets standards for
    operations and tries to implement these.  There is a book published by AAS
    of these standards.
    http://www.cyberpsych.org/aas.htm

    The National Center for the Study and Prevention of  Suicide, at
    1610 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20009.  Fax [phone].


See the "Suicide - Frequently Asked Questions" posting for general information
on using telephone counselling services and other general resource suggestions.

Copyright 1994, 1995, 1996 by Graham Stoney <[e-mail]>.
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