Online Resources
Emergency Contacts
Call 911 for immediate help!
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK
National Suicide Hotline 1-800-SUICIDE
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 1-888-333-AFSP
National Mental Health Association 1-800-969-6642
Online Help
Are You a Suicide Survivor?
Attend Lafayette, Louisiana's local Suicide Support Group
Meetings are on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month from 6:30 - 7:30 pm at St. Edmund's Church.
(337)261-5578
Suicide Literature
- Books for Parents about Adolescent Depression & Suicide
- Books for Teens about Depression, Suicide & Self-Injury
- Books about Suicide and Suicide Prevention
- Books about Self-Injury
- Books about Surviving the Loss of a Loved One to Suicide
- Videos
Books for Parents about Adolescent Depression & Suicide
| Title | Author |
| A Parent's Guide for Suicidal & Depressed Teens | Kate Williams |
| Lonely, Sad & Angry: A Parent's Guide to Depression in Children & Adolescents | Barbara Ingersoll & Sam Goldstein |
| Understanding Your Teenager's Depression: Issues, Insights & Practical Guidance for Parents | Kathleen McCoy |
| Help Me, I'm Sad; Recognizing, Treating, and Preventing Childhood and Adolescent Depression | David Fassler & Lynne Dumas |
| Helping Your Child Cope with Depression & Suicidal Thoughts | Tonia Shamoo & Philip Patros |
| Coping with Depression in Young People: A Guide for Parents | Carol Fitzpatrick & John Sharry |
Books for Teens about Depression, Suicide & Self-Injury
| Title | Author |
| When Nothing Matters Anymore: A Survival Guide for Depressed Teens | Bev Cobain |
| Living When a Young Friend Commits Suicide or Even Starts Talking About It | Earl A. Grollman & Max Malikow |
| Life Happens | Kathy McCoy & Charles Wibbelsman |
| Conquering the Beast Within | Cait Irwin |
| When Living Hurts | Sol Gordon |
| Recovering from Depression: A Workbook for Teens | Mary Ellen Copeland & Stuart Copans |
| The Power to Prevent Suicide: A Guide of Teens Helping Teens | Richard Nelson & Judith Galas |
| Self-Mutilation: A Helping Book for Teens who Hurt Themselves | Alicia Clarke |
Books about Suicide and Suicide Prevention
| Title | Author |
| Night Falls Fast - Understanding Suicide | Kay Redfield Jamison |
| No One Saw My Pain: Why Teens Kill Themselves | Andrew Slaby & Lili Garfinkel |
| Suicide: The Forever Decision - For those Thinking about Suicide and for those who Know, Love, or Council Them | Paul Quinnett |
| Making Sense of Suicide: An In-depth Look at Why People Kill Themselves | David Fassler & Lynne Dumas |
| Adolescent Suicide Assessment & Intervention | Alan Berman & David Jobes |
| Waking Up Alive | Richard Heckler |
| The Suicidal Mind | Edwin Shnidman |
| Adolescent Depression & Suicide | John Wodarski, Lois Wodarski & Catherine Dulmus |
| Suicide Intervention in the Schools | Scott Poland |
| Title | Author |
| Self-Mutilation: Theory, Research & Treatment | Barent Walsh & Paul Rosen |
| A Bright Red Scream | Marilee Strong |
| Bodies Under Siege | Armando Favazza |
| Skills Training Manual for Treating Borderline Personality Disorder | Marsha Linehan |
| Depressed & Anxious: The Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Workbook for Overcoming Depression & Anxiety | Thomas Marra |
| The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook | Edmund Bourne |
| Don't Shoot the Dog - the Art of Teaching & Training | Karen Pryor |
Books about Surviving the Loss of a Loved One to Suicide
| Title | Author |
| My Son, My Son...A Guide to Healing After a Suicide in the Family | Iris Bolton |
| Singing Lessons | Judy Collins |
| His Bright Light | Danielle Steel |
| Prayers for Bobby: A Mother's Coming to Terms with the Suicide of her Gay Son | Leroy Aarons |
| After Suicide | John Hewett |
| Helping Children Grieve | Theresa M. Huntley |
| A Special Scar: The Experiences of People Bereaved by Suicide | Alison Wertheimer |
| But I Didn't Say Goodbye | Barbara Rubel |
| After a Suicide: A Workbook for Grieving Kids | The Dougy Center |
| After Suicide Loss: Coping with Your Grief | Bob Baugher & Jack Jordon |
| No Time to Say Goodbye | Carla Fine |
| When People Grieve: The Power of Love in the Midst of Pain | Paula D'Arcy |
| Dying to be Free: A Healing Guide for Families after a Suicide | Beverly Cobain & Jean Larch |
| Take the Dimness of My Soul Away: Healing after a Loved One's Suicide. | William A. Ritter |
| Title | Author |
| Depression: On the Edge | "In the Mix" 114 E. 32nd Street #903, New York, NY 10016 |
| Fatal Mistakes: Families Shattered by Suicide | American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 120 Wall Street 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10003 |
| Day for Night: Recognizing Teenage Depression | DRADA (Depression & Related Affective Disorders Association) Meyer 3-181 - 600 Wolfe Street Baltimore, Maryland 21287 |
| A Cry for Help | Paraclete Press 39 Eldridge Road Brewster, MA 02631 |
Disclaimer: The content of this website reflects the opinions of the Jacob Crouch Foundation and is designed to provide information for educational purposes only. It should not be used as a substitute for medical diagnosis or treatment. If you or someone you know may be experiencing depression or other psychiatric disorders, please seek the help of a trained medical professional.