- After an Attempt – Self Guide
- American Association of Suicidology
- Calm Harm App
- Help for Children, Youth, Parents, and Providers’ Reactions to Traumatic Events
- Helping Your Loved One Who is Suicidal: A Guide for Family and Friends
- How to Talk to a Child about a Suicide Attempt in Your Family (Free print version available in both English and Spanish)
- Make Your Own Self-Harm Coping Box
- Navigating Family Life after a Suicide Attempt
- Postpartum Support International
- Screening Tool & Protocol- Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS)
- Storytelling for Suicide Prevention Checklist
- Suicide Prevention Resource Center
- Supporting Life Before, During, and After a Suicidal Crisis
- With Help Comes Hope
Out of the Abyss Suicide Support Groups
Out of the Abyss – For Young Adults ages 18-29:
NAMI Connecticut also offers Out of the Abyss groups facilitated by and for our emerging adult population. This model is an adventure program for young adults to navigate the darkness in the current environment – and beyond. This non-judgmental group is both a time to strategize and share ideas for coping with difficult life circumstances AND an adventure module for the 5th edition of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game.
Out of the Abyss – For adults ages 18+:
Out of the Abyss is a peer-run support group for individuals living with suicidal thoughts and urges (and previous attempts). These non-clinical groups focus on navigating the darkness with meaningful connection & support, robust dialogue, and activities/strategies to manage urges. This group is intended to provide a non-judgmental space to openly share about pain and experiences, create opportunities to build community, find hope, and heal.
Alternatives to Suicide Support Groups
Historically, people have believed that it was too dangerous to offer peer-to-peer support groups focused on the topic of suicide without a clinician present. There are many myths and fears around this sort of group and around suicide in general. However, as a community we have found strength in coming together to talk about many ‘taboo’ topics and to support one another in our times of greatest distress. Our collective wisdom and individual stories have taught us that the space to come together in this way can be powerful and healing. It is out of this work and learning that the Alternatives to Suicide approach was born.