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Suicide Prevention Resources for Youth and Young Adults, Families & Community Allies
- Mili Mehta
- Apr 23
- 3 min read
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, challenging, or just plain heavy—so much so that everything starts to feel hopeless and exhausting. These moments can lead to suicidal thoughts, like thinking about death or dying, feeling like things will never get better, or wishing you could just disappear. If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone—and you are absolutely not broken or beyond help.
Suicide—ending your own life—might feel like the only option when things are really tough, but it’s not. There are ways to feel better, and there are people who care and want to help, without judgment. Talking about it won’t make things worse—it’s one of the strongest, bravest steps you can take.
Whether you’re going through something yourself or supporting someone else, this page includes suicide prevention resources for youth and young adults, families, educators, clinicians, and community allies. You’re not alone—and there is hope.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, please call or text the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or reach out to a trusted mental health professional.
Find suicide prevention resources for youth and families below.
For a full list of suicide prevention resources for youth, families, schools, health providers and other community allies, visit our toolkits for youth & families, schools, or health providers.
Suicide Prevention Resources for Youth & Young Adults
Free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress. Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.Their website also offers tips on steps you can take to take care of yourself..
Teen Line > A peer-to-peer support line run by trained teen volunteers, offering text and phone support for youth in crisis or just needing someone to talk to.
The Trevor Project > A national nonprofit focused on crisis support for LGBTQ+ youth, offering 24/7 support through phone, chat, or text. Includes a resource center with mental health information, safe spaces, and educational tools.
A youth-centered campaign from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center that is designed to help young people recognize the signs of emotional distress in themselves and others, and encourages reaching out for help—without fear of being a burden.
A nonprofit working to protect emotional health and prevent suicide for teens and young adults, offering comprehensive educational content about mental health and suicide, .
An awareness campaign by the JED Foundation and Ad Council, helping youth and young adults start meaningful conversations with friends who might be struggling with their mental health.
Suicide Prevention Resources for Parents & Families
Free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress. Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org. Their website also offers tips for helping someone in your life.
A national nonprofit organization offering education on risk factors and warning signs, guidance for supporting loved ones, and tools for families navigating suicide loss.
A nonprofit dedicated to children’s mental health offering expert advice for families on understanding suicidal thoughts and self-harm in children and teens, and how to seek help.
A public campaign from the Suicide Prevention Resource Center offering simple, clear guidance for caregivers and parents on how to support youth experiencing suicidal thoughts, and what to say or do.
A California statewide suicide prevention initiative that educates families and community members on the warning signs of suicide, how to start conversations, and where to find help.
Suicide Prevention Resources for Schools, Clinicians, and Community Allies
Free, confidential support for anyone in emotional distress. Call or text 988 or visit 988lifeline.org.
A national center for suicide prevention education and training that offers toolkits, evidence-based strategies, and training materials for schools, healthcare systems, and community organizations.
This website is part of a community collaborative based in the Bay Area offering mental health promotion and suicide prevention toolkits for schools, health providers, and media professionals.
A nonprofit focused on youth and young adult mental health, offering tookits, programs, mental health workshops, and policy guidance for schools and colleges to create supportive mental health environments.
Professional training organization for clinicians and community mental health providers that offers evidence-based training to enhance clinical competence in assessing and managing suicide risk.
For a full list of suicide prevention resources for youth, families, schools, health providers and other community allies, visit our toolkits for youth & families, schools, or health providers.
