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Suicide prevention 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.  
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1-800-273-TALK (8255) *press 1 for veterans
or
988 (this is a new number which is the same as the above)
Text 'PA' to 741-741


​Click here for the September 2022 guide for suicide prevention, from the Jana Marie Foundation.

Crisis Text line

Crisis Text Line is the FREE, 24/7, confidential text message service for people in crisis.

https://www.crisistextline.org/

Text HOME to 741741 in the United States.

Centre County Crisis intervention services

Center for Community Resources (CCR) is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and provides mental health crisis intervention, supportive counseling, referrals to other agencies and mental health and drug & alcohol education.   1-800-643-5432

centre helps

Since 1972, Centre Helps has operated a hotline- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. ​

Call 1-800-494-2500 for 24/7/365 crisis support and short-term counseling with trained staff or
(814) 235-1890 or (814) 237-5855 for support with basic needs

Or walk in at 410 South Fraser Street in State College Weekdays, 9AM - 6PM.

JANA MARIE FOUNDATION

Jana Marie Foundation harnesses the power of creative expression and dialogue to spark conversations, build connections, and promote mental well-being among young people and their communities.  The organization offers suicide prevention trainings including Mental Health First Aid (youth, high education, and adult modules) and QPR Suicide Prevention Training. In addition, the organization provides a Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group to the community free of charge. 

Visit: 
https://janamariefoundation.org/​​

American foundation for suicide prevention

AFSP raises awareness, funds scientific research and provides resources and aid to those affected by suicide. Learn more at: ​https://afsp.org/

Books

What books are available for the topic of suicide prevention?
 https://suicideprevention.nv.gov/Adult/SuggestedReading/

Mental Health Community Committee

Centre County, PA
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