Suicide Prevention Resources
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NYC COUNCIL MEMBER
Harvey Epstein
Council Member Epstein represents the 2nd District in the City Council, representing Greenwich Village, the Lower East Side, the East Village, Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square, Gramercy, and Murray Hill-Kips Bay. Epstein previously served as the Assembly Member for District 74, covering much of the same district, since 2018.
Council Member Epstein has been a community leader for almost 30 years. Before joining the Assembly in 2018, he served 14 years on Community Board 3, including as board chair, where he tackled critical land use issues and fought for community needs. As a public school parent, he served as president of the District 1 President’s Council and numerous PTAs, advocating for equity and excellence in education. His activism extends to protecting low-wage workers, preserving local daycare centers, and championing diversity in public school admissions. As a former Co-President of CoDA, a strategist for progressive campaigns, as well as his earlier work with The Legal Aid Society and the Urban Justice Center, he’s been a driving force for change in our communities for decades.
During his tenure in the State Assembly, Council Member Epstein passed over 50 bills that have become law and worked tirelessly on numerous efforts to protect tenants and preserve and expand affordable housing in New York State. He helped pass legislation that provided funding for public schools, after school programs, early childhood education, higher education, and transit, created more employment opportunities for people with disabilities, protected consumer rights, expanded early voting for New Yorkers, helped codify Roe v. Wade in the State of New York protecting a woman’s right to choose, and advocated on numerous pieces of legislation to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions.
During his five-year tenure as a tenant member of the Rent Guidelines Board, Council Member Epstein successfully orchestrated the first (and second) rent freeze for one-year leases in the 50-year history of the Rent Guidelines Board. This historic achievement has helped millions of New Yorkers preserve their affordable rent-stabilized apartments. He is the former chair of Community Board 3, PTA president of the Neighborhood School, and served as President of the President’s council in School District 1, in addition to numerous other organizations.
Samaritans’ Resource Hub
Samaritans’ Resource Hub is a free to use and comprehensive online platform offering mental health and suicide prevention resources. The includes targeted support + vital information for both professionals + the public alike.
With its regularly updated content, Samaritans’ Resource Hub focuses on culturally sensitive + inclusive content.
This helps to ensure that specific populations, including kids, teens, LGBTQ+, elderly, BIPOC, + AAPI communities, can access relevant + timely mental health/ suicide prevention resources, that focuses on their unique needs.
Samaritans’ Understanding Suicide Guide
A guide built on experience.
Samaritans’ Understanding Suicide Guide is a clear, compassionate, and easy-to-use resource for anyone seeking to better understand suicide and how to support others. It offers a comprehensive look at prevention, crisis response, and postvention—breaking down key statistics, myths, and misconceptions in accessible language.
Whether you’re a concerned friend, family member, educator, or community leader, this guide walks you through how to recognize warning signs, approach difficult conversations, ask directly about suicide, and respond with care.
Featuring over 60 pre-screened NYC-based programs and services—with detailed descriptions, contact information, and links—it also connects individuals to community resources, free trainings, depression screenings, and suicide support groups.
Safe in a Crisis: Lethal Means Safety Guide
The Safe in a Crisis: Lethal Means Safety Guide provides practical strategies to reduce access to potentially dangerous items—such as firearms, medications, and sharp objects—during times of crisis.
It offers guidance on approaching conversations about safety, implementing protective measures at home and beyond, and fostering collaboration to support individuals at risk.
While no single approach eliminates all risk, this guide empowers individuals and families with tools to create a safer environment and prevent suicide.
Samaritans’ downloadable resources.
In addition to Samaritans’ Resource Hub, below you will find quick links to our most utilized resources! ✓ Easy to understand ✓ Up-to-date ✓ Best Practices ✓ Research Informed
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