posted May 26, 2017 07:48 AM            

due to the nature of this forum, we have had and will have again, members posting who are feeling low and are considering suicide. There is one member I am aware of who did actually complete suicide. This has long been on my mind.

While we can offer each other emotional support and empathy here, sometimes that is not enough.

I would like to compile a directory of professional suicide support services, covering the whole world that members who are feeling at risk can contact for support.

---------------- I will need your help ----------------

If you are aware of any telephone or land-based suicide support, prevention, or intervention services in your area/country, please post them here.
This post will be updated ongoing, I will update the locations as they come in, and hopefully we can build a comprehensive list for those who are struggling.
*** Please post the name of the website and the link, thank you.***

PLEASE NOTE: I have checked all the website links and they are live, however, I am unable to check the hotlines.

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Global Suicide Support Services List

The UK

SAMARITANS http://www.samaritans.org/

SUPPORTLINE http://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/suicide.php

PAPYRUS (Prevention of Young Suicide) http://www.papyrus-uk.org/

The USA

NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION LIFELINE http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

CRISIS TEXTLINE http://www.crisistextline.org/textline /?gclid=Cj0KEQjwx6TJBRCWtsiXpI7bhOYBEiQA1en3F3GWw94ss1ELRzMVk2sJSPTSTXu79oM3FQ2k9EgaRIoaApyv8P8HAQ

USA SUICIDE HOTLINES BY STATE: http://www.suicide.org/suicide-hotlines.html

ARGENTINA

Centro de Valorizacion de la Vida Samaritanos
Hotline: + 54 (0) 223 493 0430
E-mail Helpline:samaritanosargentina@hotmail.com

AUSTRALIA
LIFELINE AUSTRALIA
Hotline: 13 11 14 http://www.lifeline.org.au/

BELGIUM
Centre de Prévention de Suicide http://www.preventionsuicide.be/

BRAZIL
CVV Sao Paulo - National Association http://www.cvv.org.br/

CANADA
Distress Centres Ontario http://www.dcontario.org/

DENMARK
Livslinien http://www.livslinien.dk/

FRANCE
SOS Help http://www.soshelpline.org/

HONG KONG
SAMARITANS http://samaritans.org.hk/

ITALY
Telefono Amico Italia http://www.telefonoamico.it/

JAPAN
Tokyo English Lifeline
Hotline: Counselling: 03 5774 0992
Hotline: Face to Face: 03 3498 0231 http://telljp.com/

NEW ZEALAND
Lifeline National Office
PO Box 7614
CHRISTCHURCH
Contact by: - Phone
Hotline: (64) 03 353 1136

NORWAY
Kirkens SOS i Norge (Landssekretariatet)
Hotline: +47 815 33 300 http://www.kirkens-sos.no/

PHILIPPINES
Manila Lifeline Centre
Contact by: - Phone
Hotline: (02) 8969191
Hotline: Mobile phone: 0917 854 9191

RUSSIAN FEDERATION
Samaritans (Cherepovets)
54, Stalevarov str.
162600
CHEREPOVETS
Contact by: Face to Face - Phone - Letter:
Hotline: 007 (8202) 577-577

SPAIN
Telefono de la Esperanza http://www.telefonodelaesperanza.org/

SRI LANKA
The National Council of Sri Lanka Sumithrayo http://www.srilankasumithrayo.org/

SWEDEN
Nationella Hjälplinjen
Box 22335
104 22
Stockholm
Contact by: - Phone
Hotline: 020 22 00 60 http://www.1177.se/Om-1177/Om-Hjalplinjen/

SWITZERLAND
La Main Tendue
Secretariat central
Zahringerstrasse 53
Case postale 835
CH-3000
BERNE 9
Hotline: 143 http://www.143.ch/

posted May 27, 2017 06:51 PM            

Since then I've heard others say the same, and that includes for the suicide prevention hotline. It came down to "talk to someone else" and stuff that is really obvious and has likely already been tried. That said, I heard from unhappy callers from the homeless, or those about to be, during my time as a volunteer helping the poor and homeless, so they had some severe problems where the platitudes are no longer enough, and the system can no longer help.

And one guy called was then told how to contact the local mental health (though he was suicidal over the thought of losing his job and everything by forces outside of his control rather than any lingering depression or other symptoms of mental illness), and they in turn essentially had him seized for observation against his will. He was able to get out after a few days (thanks to a watchdog group that guards against psychiatric abuse), but by then he was fired for not showing up (and thus homeless when I met him), so calling the national suicide hotline and following their instructions ended up causing that which he feared happening. The only way it "helped" is that he was so angry after that it countered any sense of hopelessness long enough to realize being homeless was just another daily grind, but it's a safe bet that he'll never call another suicide prevention line again.

So with that in mind, I'd like to expand this into something more specific, though I don't know effective those are. I have heard good things about RAINN for women AND men who have endured sexual abuse and trauma:
http://www.rainn.org/

posted May 27, 2017 06:55 PM            

But that said, there isn't a safety net for everyone, and life is only easy and uncomplicated in TV shows. There are people who can help, but you'll always have to take charge of your own life, and not everyone who claims to want to help, or even sincerely desires to, will.

Calling a domestic violence line, for example, could help someone escape from an abusive home, but it will likely play havoc on any school (such as children might go to) and jobs, and a domestic abuse shelter can be filled with (and even staffed by) dysfunctional women that also make life unpleasant (assuming you can find one not already full), and there may be time limits. That is to say, calling such a hotline may be helpful, but it's extremely unlikely to be miraculous, it's just a hard path to walk to a better life.

posted May 28, 2017 03:08 PM            

thank you for sharing these experiences. I think it's a great idea to include other support services. Childhood and domestic abuse are major factors in suicidality, so this makes sense. I will start working on this as soon as I am able. in the meantime, please do share any other relevant services and I will add them to the OP.

I have worked in suicide intervention, and know first hand that it is impossible to be everything to everyone. Often you hear of the many people who are not happy with services, and rarely hear about those who are, because they get busy living their lives! Evaluations and feedbacks are a good way to see how you are doing, but even with that, many people just thank you at the time and then they want to move on. They don't tend to rave about how great a service was, many in fact, try keep it a secret from those they love to protect them.

But I take your points on board. I truly cannot verify the efficacy of any of these services, without actually using them. Also, the quality of service will differ depending on the call-handler, counsellor, worker, etc. There are some people who are well-trained, psychologically-minded, empathetic and confident in this type of work, and there are others whose training is not up to par, lack empathy or emotional engagement skills or who it is just a job to.

posted June 03, 2017 03:48 PM            

However....

I'm with P.J. on how hurtful and possibly dangerous it is to call a number and have the misfortune of hook up with a 'wrong person' on the phone when you are in a VULNERABLE moment.

If they SUCK, they suck.
It's NOT your fault if they are.
Shake off that 'guilt'..
It doesn't belong to you.

Realize that they (should) have meant well.
Stay ALIVE.

The caller should NOT be put-down as the 'insufficient' person when the counselor SUCKS.

Now, *TO BE FAIR* ... Gently. I 'understand' the types of clients you are mentioning, Voix. People need to help their own selves, too. ABSOLUTELY.

I understand about people who call and don't want to help themselves too..... But when the phone people SUCK, the caller is NOT the blame or scapegoat.

I know a few people who have called-in to lines like that (and, I had a support group once) --- I know of people who have said that if they were ever 'there' on the edge and needed one last push, then they would call one of those (so-called, and bad) lifelines to give them that extra-courage.

Sorry to seem like a wet-blanket --- but I've known a lot of folks, PLUS had my own experiences.

It's as P.J. says.

Some people 'suck' at being phone counselors. That's the RESPONSIBLITY of the Agency to screen the aptitudes (and ability to have empathy AND sympathy for people-- not just collecting volunteer points for a school-degree requirement?). IMO, these do more harm and are more dangerous than the blessing to merely have a phone that keeps ringing with no answer.

No counsel is much better than BAD counsel.

If a person needs to save their own life, they need to head straight for the hospital emergency room.

Better than that???? is a GOOODDD FRIEND (even a Kind Stranger you serendipitously meet), with a towel on their shoulder, and Time on their hands. (I've been that kind of person-- for strangers I didn't know.)

There was a time in my life in the latter 1990s, early 2000s, when I went through some emotionally very traumatic things.

During that time, I relied on some ministry-channels and prayer lines.

Lots and lots of prayers.
And I fevered in prayer WITH them.

I didn't just pray for myself... but agreed for Others who were also praying with me. And for ALL the people who would be reaching out for prayers through them... I held vigil, in the spirit.

I hadn't used this one in perhaps a decade now...
but I found some music that had a certain prayerline's number on the screen.

I checked it out--- was blessed that the number still works, and that there are LIVE individuals on the other end willing to pray with you.... *hold space with you*.

If you request, they can also add you to their monthly group of people they pray for, corporately.

Below.....

I'll include SONGS that helped me get through some really gnarly nights and days.

My Heart goes out to you....

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For *Christian* Oriented (at LL).

Prayerline[/b]
(for any soul, no matter what your Belief System)

Live!

Each Moment you do, and realize it, ..... Reward yourself, KNOWING that this Is a Success.

MANY TIMES!!!, you are JUST on the VERGE of a BREAKTHROUGH....
Press through it.
Hold on.
And Don't Let Go.[/I] {{ }}

If you need to-- let GOD Hold you.

I leave you the vid with PrayerLine number.
I believe they're available 24/7.
(Sometimes you have to wait a while,
other times it's quick.)

1-888-731-1000 USA (they are also int'l)

(music) I Almost Let Go (Kurt Carr, with Kurt Carr Singers, TBN, *gospel*) [9:59] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLm9va_4JJc

These songs got me through some really dark nights.

(music) More Than I Can Bear (Kirk Franklin, God's Property, *gospel*) [5:22] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDuvsUTpUWw

(music) He Will Take the Pain Away (Kirk Franklin, God's Property *gospel*) [8:42] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0496HAx1bs

Now, For you to Get up and DANCE....

(music) STOMP (Kirk Franklin, God's Property, *gospel/hip-hop*) [5:08] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDuvsUTpUWw

No Weapon formed against....
including self-destructive forces.
Give it to God...
Doing nothing IS Good...
Let it FLOW Through you.
You don't have to do a thing,
but 'allow' God's Cosmic Force to Surround You,
Protect You,
Love you... even when you can't love your own self.

YOU are sooo LOVED. *Receive it* ....
YOU are BLESSED.
YOU are the Head, not the tail.
ABOVE, not beneath.
YOU are a TREASURED Soul.
YOU have WORTH far beyond what you could Imagine.

You are Safe ..... so safe. *hug*

(music) No Weapon formed Against {{{ }}} (Fred Hammond, lyrics) [5:03] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSrr9iwP_Oo

An LL Thread from DivDiv ... full of inspirational prayers and songs.

"A Solemn Prayer" ... http://www.linda-goodman.com/ubb/Forum21/HTML/000686.html

*Will adjust some paragraphs later,
to make for better use as Resource Material,
as-appropriate*

posted September 07, 2017 08:09 AM            

Hurricane Jose follows Irma.
Hurricane Harvey hit the coastal regions of Texas Aug 25
... and up to Louisiana and Tennessee.

While I was searching for Coping Tips, I found these. Thought it would make a good addition to this thread.

REFs for you.

Filled with links
- http://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline/coping-tips

More Rich Resource Links
- http://www.floridah ealth.gov/programs-and-services/emergency-preparedness-and-response/healthcare-system-preparedness/disaster-behavioral-health/index.html

posted September 24, 2017 05:46 AM            

I hope you are safe!

posted September 25, 2017 10:40 AM            

quote:

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Originally posted by Voix_de_la_Mer:
Thank you for this Mirage. I really appreciate your contributions to this thread, as I have been unable to post more at present.

I hope you are safe!

Sending love to all those affected by the hurricanes.

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posted October 10, 2017 10:44 AM            

Jupiter moved into Scorpio today.

posted October 11, 2017 11:50 PM            

There are many local agencies that provide professional counseling to those who have suicidal thoughts.

* http://www.befrienders.org/support/helplines.asp
and
* http://www.suicidehotlines.com/national.html

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11Nov2019

* Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

* Healing From Depression."
"The purpose of these videos is to share with you the most up to date and effective strategies for treating depression and anxiety.
As a depression survivor, I know this territory well and can assure you that there is a path to healing and recovery.
There is a reason for hope."
-- Douglas Bloch
quote yt

- http://www.youtube.com/user/healingdepression

Holds Live-Chat Sessions on youtube.

posted June 18, 2019 09:35 AM            

- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Trevor_Project

QUOTE
The Trevor Project is an American non-profit organization founded in 1998 focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth.
Through a toll-free telephone number, it operates The Trevor Lifeline, a confidential service that offers trained counselors.
The stated goals of the project are to provide crisis intervention and suicide prevention services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people ages 13–24, as well as to offer guidance and resources to parents and educators in order to foster safe, accepting, and inclusive environments for all youth, at home and at school.

(music) How to Save A Life {{ }} (The Fray) [4:26] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cjVQ36NhbMk

ADD June 24, 2019

(music) LeAnn Rimes Performs "The Rose" with The Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles (Dec 19, 2010) [6:21] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaROl1j-xBY

(music) What I Cannot Change - LeAnn Rimes + Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles (2016) [6:08] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cf9X3wj_RM4

__________________
November 20 "Transgender Remembrance Day"

- http://www.glaad.org/tdor

posted October 10, 2019 10:32 AM            

Selected Theme for 2019 is Suicide Prevention

(music) I'll Stand By You (lyrics) [3:57] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuWAGT9ZkYE

quote from yt notes
"I'll Stand by You" is a 1994 song recorded by The Pretenders from their sixth studio album, Last of the Independents.
Written by Chrissie Hynde in collaboration with the songwriting team of Tom Kelly and Billy Steinberg …
The song is a power ballad that pledges love and faithful assistance in times of personal darkness.