National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Organization URL(s)
ckelly@mhaofnyc.orgwww.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/default.aspx
Other Contact Information
Link2Health Solutions, Inc.
666 Broadway, Suite 200
New York,
NY 10012
800-273-8255 (Voice - Toll-free)
800-799-4889 (Voice - TTY)
Description
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a national, 24-hour, and toll-free suicide prevention service available to all those in suicidal crisis who are seeking help. Individuals seeking help can dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255). They will be routed to the closest possible provider of mental health and suicide prevention services. The network is comprised of over 110 individual crisis centers across the country creating a nationwide coverage area. It is administered through the Mental Health Association of New York City, an organization with experience in crisis, information, and referral hotline management.
Online Resources
- Suicide Crisis: Get Help
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/crisis.aspx - Suicide Warning Signs
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/newsroom/articles/SuicideWarningSigns.aspx