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18-1 Objective: Reduce the suicide rate. American Association of Suicidology The American Association of Suicidology is dedicated to the understanding and prevention of suicide. AAS promotes research, public awareness programs, education and training for professionals and volunteers. In addition, it serves as a national clearinghouse for information on suicide. Their web site contains a list of recommended books on many aspects of suicide prevention, available to order online or through their mail room. AAS offers both individual and organizational memberships. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
120 Wall Street, 22nd Floor The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to advancing the knowledge of suicide and the ability to prevent it. The Foundation's activities include supporting research projects that help further the understanding and treatment of depression and the prevention of suicide and providing information and education about depression and suicide. The toll-free line is an information and referral center, with educational materials and a database of survivor support groups across the nation. Contact information for AFSP chapters is listed on the web site. CONTACT USA
4 North Circle Drive CONTACT USA is a network of crisis intervention and telephone helpline centers across the nation. CONTACT's programs include Helpline (crisis intervention, listening, information and referrals), Teen Line (teens helping teens), KidsLine (a helpline especially for latch-key children), DEAF CONTACT (a message relay for hearing impaired), Reassurance CONTACT (a program for the elderly and homebound), CONTACT Rape Crisis (emergency and after-care service for victims) and Information & Referral (linking callers to community services). Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association (DRADA) DRADA?s mission is to alleviate the suffering arising from depression and manic depression by assisting self-help groups, providing education and information, and lending support to research programs. Their web site includes information on support groups, research studies, membership, research reports and book reviews. An order form and information on books and videos sold by the organization is also on-line. National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (NARSAD) NARSAD is an organization which was formed from four major citizens' groups (National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, National Mental Health Association, National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association and the Schizophrenia Research Foundation) in 1986. NARSAD raises and distributes funds for scientific research into the causes, cures and treatments, and prevention of severe mental illness, primarily schizophrenia and depression. Their web site includes information on their educational materials, mailing list, grants, and Infoline (a service that provides referrals, answers questions and sends free materials on psychiatric illnesses.) National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association (NDMDA) NDMDA aids in the development and support of self-help groups across the country. They produce a quarterly newsletter, Outreach, and educational materials with up-to-the-minute information about depression and manic depression. Their web site includes an on-line bookstore with a wide variety of books and videotapes and a listing of support groups across the nation. National Foundation for Depressive Illness The National Foundation for Depressive Illness educates the public and professionals through outreach programs and provides information about the symptoms of depressive illness through a national "800" number, as well as follow up information and medical referrals. National Research and Training Center on Psychiatric Disability The National Research and Training Center provides technical assistance, research and consultation services, as well as information and referral. A publications catalog is also available. SA\VE- Suicide Awareness/ Voices of Education The mission of SA\VE is to educate about suicide prevention and to speak for suicide survivors. Their web site includes book reviews, a publication order form, fact sheets on suicide, depression and related topics, and an ?Information by E-mail? service. Suicide Prevention Advocacy Network USA (SPAN USA) SPAN is dedicated to the creation of an effective national suicide prevention strategy. SPAN links the energy of those bereaved by suicide with the expertise of leaders in science, business, government and public service to achieve the goal of significantly reducing the national rate of suicide by the year 2010. Their web site includes information on how to be an advocate, updates on federal and state activities, sample advocacy letters, and links to related sites. |
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