Resources Round‑Up: Suicide prevention, post‑suicide support, and assistance for families and individuals affected by suicide

Book Resources

Informative & Practical

• Suicide: Prevention, Intervention, Postvention by Earl Grollman — A longstanding guide offering insight into recognizing warning signs, knowing how to intervene, and supporting families after a loss. (Allina Health)

• Why People Die by Suicide by Thomas Joiner — A research-informed exploration of psychological drivers behind suicide. (Center for Mindful Therapy)

• Life After Suicide: Finding Courage, Comfort & Community After Unthinkable Loss by Jennifer Ashton — A blend of personal experience and medical insight for healing and rebuilding. (Center for Mindful Therapy)

  
  

Memoirs & Emotional Reflection

• How Not to Kill Yourself: A Portrait of the Suicidal Mind by Clancy Martin (2023) — A candid and philosophical memoir of the author’s suicide attempts and recovery. (Wikipedia)

• A Truce That Is Not Peace by Miriam Toews (2025) — A powerful memoir grappling with family grief after suicides of her sister and father. (The Guardian)

• The Eclipse: A Memoir of Suicide by Antonella Gambotto‑Burke — A lyrical account of personal loss and the search for meaning after suicide. (Wikipedia)

Support for Survivors

• AFSP’s curated list of books is geared toward survivors—practical guides, age-specific considerations, and tools for healing. (AFSP)

• The Alliance of Hope offers a bookstore tailored to survivors of suicide, including resources for different age groups and types of loss. (allianceofhope.org)

Podcasts

• Reach In, Reach Out (by IASP) — A series aiming to deepen understanding around suicide, reduce stigma, and spark compassionate conversations globally. (IASP)

• “Understand Suicide” (Spotify) — Interviews focused on how families and parents can help children facing suicidal thoughts or attempts. (suicideprevention.nv.gov)

Hotlines & Crisis Lines

U.S.-Centered Helplines

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Available 24/7 via call, text, or chat for anyone in crisis.

• Veterans Crisis Line — Accessed by dialing 988 then pressing 1; also reachable via text (838255) or online chat.

• Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential support via text across the U.S., UK, Canada, and Ireland.

Support for LGBTQ+ Youth Although the 988 LGBTQ+ specialized service ended on July 17, 2025, several organizations still offer identity-affirming support:

• The Trevor Project, Trans Lifeline, LGBT National Help Center, PFLAG, and more continue to help LGBTQ+ individuals in crisis. (Them, Parents)

International & Peer-Driven Support

• Samaritans / Befrienders Worldwide — Offers confidential, 24-hour emotional support across the UK, Ireland, and globally via email, phone, and online messaging. (https://befrienders.org/)

Support Groups & Organizations

• NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) — Offers a HelpLine (800‑950‑6264) and text (“NAMI” to 62640) for peer support, resources, and local group referrals (Mon–Fri, 10 a.m.–10 p.m. ET). For immediate crisis, contact 988. (NAMI)

• AFSP (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention) — Offers programs for individuals impacted by suicide, including survivors and those seeking prevention education. (AFSP)

• HeadsUpGuys — A Canada-based online resource focusing on supporting men’s mental health and suicide prevention via tools, screenings, and storytelling. (https://headsupguys.org/)

• Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) — Peer-led online support, community forums, and educational resources primarily for those grieving loss of a military member. (https://www.taps.org/)

• The Compassionate Friends (TCF) — Peer support for bereaved parents and families; supports both in-person and virtual groups across many countries, including those specifically for suicide bereavement. (https://www.compassionatefriends.org/)

• To Write Love on Her Arms (TWLOHA) — A nonprofit movement encouraging hope and connection, providing toolkits, grant funding for treatment, mental health resources, and a supportive community. (https://twloha.com/)

Summary at a Glance

Category	Key Resources
Books & Memoirs	Grollman, Joiner, Ashton (practical); Martin, Toews, Gambotto-Burke (emotional)
Podcasts	IASP’s “Reach In, Reach Out”; “Understand Suicide” (Spotify)
Crisis Support Lines	988 Lifeline; Veterans Line; Crisis Text Line; LGBTQ+ alternatives; Samaritans
Support Groups	NAMI; AFSP; HeadsUpGuys; TAPS; Compassionate Friends; TWLOHA

Next Steps & Tips

• If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis, reach out to a 988 Lifeline, a local emergency number (e.g., 911 in the U.S.), or text HOME to 741741 in the U.S.

• Explore reading options tailored to your situation—whether practical guidance, survivor stories, or philosophical memoirs.

• Podcasts can offer comfort through shared experiences and compassionate insights.

• Engage with peer groups or nonprofits, even online, to help rebuild connection, reduce isolation, and foster healing.

You are not alone.

Whether seeking prevention tools, healing after loss, or supportive connection, Our team is here to help you access each type of resource. (https://www.abundancecounselingservices.com/therapists)

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