I need SERIOUS help about a friend and suicide... PLEASE.? Last night one of my friends texted me, and said how everyone in his life is turning on him and he doesn't want to live anymore. He told me that he was outside with two notes and he was staring down at a tied rope. I ended up temporarily talking him out of it, but again today he still says how he is going to kill himself. I've tried to persuade him to talk to his parents, but he said that he would never do that because they would just freak out at him and send him away. I told him to talk to his school counselor, but he said that she would just tell his parents. He's sending me texts saying "If something happens, I love you." and "I never meant to hurt you." and "I hate to be a burden on you." PLEASE someone give me some advice on how to handle this... He is only 16 years old...

Summarized question: How can I help my 16-year old friend who is contemplating a suicide?