Services Resources News About Contact Us DONATE Community Resources Home•Community Resources Suicide National Suicide Prevention Lifeline The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255) is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. By dialing 1-800-273-TALK, the call is routed to the nearest crisis center in our national network of more than 150 crisis centers, including Contact Community Services. Information and materials concerning suicide are also available at website. American Association of Suicidology The American Association of Suicidology is an education and resource organization. Fact sheets, resources, research about suicide available at website, as well as support materials for suicide attempt survivors, suicide loss survivors and people thinking about suicide. Suicide Prevention Resource Center SPRC provides technical assistance, training, and materials to increase the knowledge and expertise of suicide prevention practitioners and other professionals serving people at risk for suicide. Includes information on suicide and bullying. The Trevor Project National organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among, lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide Information related to teen suicide for youth, parents and educators. Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) SAVE’s prevention and education programs provide information about depression, suicide assessment and treatment, intervention, and accessing community resources. Social and Emotional Literacy CASEL Collaborative to Advance Social and Emotional Learning CASEL has a searchable reference database that includes articles, reports, book chapters, and books on a wide variety of topics. NYS Student Support Services Center New York State Student Support Services Center builds the capacity of school communities to develop, enhance and sustain supportive learning environments and reduce barriers to learning that impact on academic achievement and citizenship. The Children’s Plan This is the New York State Office of Mental Health homepage for The Children’s Plan, a blueprint for improving the social and emotional development of children and families by engaging them in services early. It was jointly submitted by nine commissioners from child-serving agencies in NYS. New York State Education Department New York State Education Department’s Student Support Services offers information, resources and guidelines about social and emotional learning. Emotionally Literate Schools Founded by researchers at Yale University, Emotionally Literate Schools is dedicated to enriching the lives of educators, students, and families with evidence-based social and emotional learning programs. Website includes a video with students talking about their experiences. The Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice The Center for Effective Collaboration and Practice supports and promotes practices, programming and policy to foster the development and the adjustment of children with or at risk of developing serious emotional disturbance. National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention The National Center for Mental Health Promotion and Youth Violence Prevention offers fact sheets, prevention briefs and monographs on a range of evidence-based programs. The Whole Child The Whole Child is an initiative of the ASCD, formerly the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Center for Social and Emotional Education The Center for Social and Emotional Education helps schools integrate social and emotional learning with academic instruction. Background on Contact Programs Mental Health First Aid The National Council Learn more about Mental Health First Aid from the National Council, the organization that brought it to the United States—and to our community. Children’s Institute Children’s Institute strengthens children’s social and emotional health through programs and services grounded in research. Programs include Primary Project. Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) The Technical Assistance Center on Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports has been established by the Office of Special Education Programs, US Department of Education to give schools capacity-building information and technical assistance for identifying, adapting, and sustaining effective school-wide disciplinary practices. NYS PBIS Technical Assistance Center Funded by NYS Education Department, Office of Special Education to provide PBIS training, technical assistance and support. 21st Century Community Learning Centers This program supports the creation of community learning centers that provide academic enrichment opportunities during non-school hours for children, particularly students who attend high-poverty and low-performing schools. Mental Health Mental Health America News, information, advocacy concerning mental health issues. National Alliance on Mental Illness Nation’s largest grassroot mental health organization provides information about mental illnesses, treatment and research. Find local affiliates at website. National Institute of Mental Health Federal agency’s site provides mental health information, educational resources, news about research and funding. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Federal agency website includes support information regarding substance abuse and mental health prevention and intervention services. NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) The Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) oversees one of the nation’s largest addiction services systems with approximately 1,600 prevention, treatment and recovery programs. Our mission is to improve the lives of New Yorkers by leading a comprehensive premier system of addiction services for prevention, treatment, and recovery. Make a Donation Save lives with your gift. Donate today and help those in need in our community. 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