Suicide Prevention Links
Suicide Stops Here: The Florida Suicide Prevention Implementation Project
A site for individuals, schools, coalitions, task forces, faith-based organizations, employers, health providers, and state and system leaders who are interested in taking action to prevent the tragic loss of life from suicide. The Florida Suicide Prevention Implementation Project (FSPIP) is a collaborative effort between the Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute (FMHI) at the University of South Florida, the Statewide Office of Suicide Prevention and the Suicide Prevention Coordinating Council to implement the Florida Suicide Prevention Strategy on the local level. This project serves as the avenue through which the state plan is rooted and sustained in the community.
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
A clearing house for training materials and state information regarding suicide prevention.
Suicide Prevention Center Webinar Archives - Complete List
Archive of recordings can be accessed using the Windows Media Player or the RealOne Player. Supplementary materials available for each session include a description of the topic, speaker biographies, a list of discussion participants, and any handouts or PowerPoint presentations provided by the speaker.
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has established a clear vision for its work-- a life in the community for everyone. To realize this vision, the Agency has sharply focused its mission on building resilience and facilitating recovery for people with or at risk for mental or substance use disorders. SAMHSA is gearing all of its resources-- programs, policies, and grants-- toward that outcome. To view SAMHSA's newsletter.
The Florida Suicide Prevention Coalition
Is a grassroots non-profit organization established in October 2002 to work with all groups and state agencies to reduce the incidence of suicide in Florida.
Best Practices Registry for Suicide Prevention
The purpose of the BPR is to identify, review, and disseminate information about best practices that address specific objectives of the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention.
The Best Practices Registry (BPR) for Suicide Prevention: A New Tool for Suicide Prevention
Linda Langford, Evaluation Specialist, SPRC and Phil Rogers, Program Evaluation Specialist, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
August 27, 2007
Suicide Prevention Action Network USA
The Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN USA) is the nation’s only suicide prevention organization dedicated to leveraging grassroots support among suicide survivors (those who have lost a loved one to suicide) and others to advance public policies that help prevent suicide. The organization was created to raise awareness, build political will, and call for action with regard to creating, advancing, implementing and evaluating a national strategy to address suicide in our nation.
The American Association of Suicidology
The goal of the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) is to understand and prevent suicide. AAS promotes research, public awareness programs, public education, and training for professionals and volunteers. In addition, AAS serves as a national clearinghouse for information on suicide.
The National Institute of Mental Health
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is one of 27 components of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Federal governmen’s principal biomedical and behavioral research agency. NIH is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Suicide Awareness Voices Education
The mission of SAVE is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, eliminate stigma and serve as a resource to those touched by suicide.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
A national not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to understanding and preventing suicide through research and education, and to reaching out to people with mood disorders and those affected by suicide.
The National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
The National Strategy for Suicide Prevention (NSSP) represents the combined work of advocates, clinicians, researchers and survivors around the nation. It lays out a framework for action to prevent suicide and guides development of an array of services and programs that must be developed. It is designed to be a catalyst for social change with the power to transform attitudes, policies, and services. The NSSP Goals and Objectives for Action was published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in May of 2001, with leadership from the Surgeon General.
National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots organization for people with mental illness and their families. NAMI recognizes that the key concepts of recovery, resiliency and support are essential to improving the wellness and quality of life of all persons affected by mental illness. Mental illnesses should not be an obstacle to a full and meaningful life for persons who live with them. NAMI will advocate at all levels to ensure that all persons affected by mental illness receive the services that they need and deserve, in a timely fashion.
National Alliance on Mental Illness Florida (NAMI Florida)
NAMI Florida, Inc. is a grassroots organization dedicated to empowering the lives of all who are touched by mental illness. We are the state's largest volunteer advocacy organization of families, consumers, and proponents of the goals to improve the quality of life for people and families coping with mental illness, to eliminate stigma and discrimination related to mental illness, and to increase awareness of brain disorders, treatment, and recovery. Call (850) 671-4445 for more information.
