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Professional, research, government, and not-for-profit organizations can provide extensive and current information on suicide and suicide prevention.

Available is a comprehensive listing of suicide and suicide prevention related organizations. Each organization has a unique mission, but all seek to prevent suicide and provide appropriate health services for individuals in need of treatment.

 
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Electronic and multimedia resources are provided to help you to find Organizations affiliated with the topic of suicide and suicide prevention. These organizations include such national organizations as The National Institute of Mental Health as well as professional organizations, not-for-profit organizations, and educational institutions.

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American Association of Suicidology (AAS)

 

The AAS is a not for profit organization dedicated to the understanding and prevention of suicide. The Web site is designed as a resource for anyone concerned about suicide, including AAS members, suicide researchers, therapists, prevention specialists, survivors of suicide, and persons who are themselves in crisis.

 

The AAS Web site is available at the following Web address:

http://www.suicidology.org


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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)

 

The AFSP is dedicated to supporting research projects that help further the understanding and treatment of depression and the prevention of suicide. AFSP supports research that provides information and education about depression and suicide, promotes professional education for the recognition and treatment of depressed and suicidal individuals, publicizes the breadth of the problems associated with depression and suicide, publicizes the need for research, prevention and treatment, and supports programs for suicide survivor treatment, research and education.

 

The AFSP Web site is available at the following Web address:

http://www.afsp.org/index-1.htm

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