Helping Starts Here: Tools and Resources for Suicide Prevention
Helping Starts Here: Tools and Resources for Suicide Prevention
Whether you're supporting a loved one, working in mental health, or simply trying to show up for your community—knowing what to say and what to do can help save lives. We’ve pulled together a powerful collection of free suicide prevention resources, designed for real people facing real situations.
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Safe in a Crisis: Lethal Means Safety Guide
Whether you're supporting a loved one, working in mental health, or simply trying to show up for your community—knowing what to say and what to do can help save lives. We’ve pulled together a powerful collection of free suicide prevention resources, designed for real people facing real situations.
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. Download the Guide!
Understanding Suicide: A compassionate guide for connection and care from prevention to postvention
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. Download the Guide!
Webinars
WHAT TO SAY
When You Don't Know What to Say
Have you ever felt like someone needs help but didn’t know how to start the conversation? Afraid you’ll make things worse if you bring it up? You’re not alone. Many of us—even professionals—struggle to start these important conversations. Sometimes the pressure feels overwhelming, we’re uncomfortable, or we just don’t know how to help if something is wrong. This webinar is here to help you navigate those uncertainties.
We’ll share practical tips for breaking the ice, approaching sensitive topics, and creating space for open dialogue. Learn how to tackle the conversations that matter most with confidence and empathy.
DEMYSTIFYING THE DATA
Understanding Trends In Suicide &
The Mental Health Crisis in NY
This program will help you make sense of the abundance of information on suicide and mental health. Gain the insight needed to make informed decisions and navigate these critical issues with confidence.
This program benefits family members, educators, counselors, clinicians, administrators, HR, and EAP staff involved in crisis response, care/ treatment, and for anyone looking to grasp the complexities of topic.
NYC COUNCIL BRIEFING
On Suicide Prevention
The NYC City Council Briefing- Straightforward Strategies for Suicide Prevention is a virtual event designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and tools to support individuals in crisis. The webinar covers suicide as a public health issue, effective communication strategies, crisis response and risk assessments presented in accessible and practical ways. Complete the form below to watch the recording!
Support Services
Beyond our programs, we have compiled additional resources that you may find helpful in your journey.
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.
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Whether you’re supporting a loved one, working in mental health, or simply trying to show up for your community—knowing what to say and what to do can help save lives.
We’ve pulled together a powerful collection of free suicide prevention resources, designed for real people facing real situations.
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.
Understanding Suicide: A compassionate guide for connection and care from prevention to postvention
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.
Webinar Recordings
Length: 1hr 9minutes
Have you ever felt like someone needs help but didn’t know how to start the conversation? Afraid you’ll make things worse if you bring it up? You’re not alone.
Many of us—even professionals—struggle to start these important conversations. Sometimes the pressure feels overwhelming, we’re uncomfortable, or we just don’t know how to help if something is wrong. This webinar is here to help you navigate those uncertainties. We’ll share practical tips for breaking the ice, approaching sensitive topics, and creating space for open dialogue. Learn how to tackle the conversations that matter most with confidence and empathy. Complete the form below to watch the recording!
Demystifying the Data
Length: 1hr 8minutes
The abundance of information available on suicide and mental health can be overwhelming, especially with so many sources, including social media, news, and personal networks.
That’s why our free webinar is essential to provide you with accurate and up-to-date insights into the latest research and data on these critical mental health issues in New York City.
Straightforward Strategies for Suicide Prevention
Length: 59 minutes
The NYC City Council Briefing- Straightforward Strategies for Suicide Prevention is a virtual event designed to equip participants with essential knowledge and tools to support individuals in crisis. The webinar covers suicide as a public health issue, effective communication strategies, crisis response and risk assessments presented in accessible and practical ways. Complete the form below to watch the recording!
Mental Health + Suicide Prevention Mobile Apps is a curated list of free, pre-screened mental health apps offers interactive support for stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, addiction, and more—including culturally competent options for marginalized communities.
Samaritans has created the Safety Plan template utilizing the current standards and best practices. Safety planning is a personalized, prioritized 6-step, guide designed to help reduce self-harm and suicidal behaviors.
Crisis Support
24-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE
No Judgments, Just Support.
The hotline is designed to offer a safe environment where you can open up without fear of judgment.
The service: is available 24/7, is free of charge and offers completely confidential and anonymous support.
Whether you’re worried about yourself or someone you love, Samaritans is always here.
Suicide Loss Bereavement
Recovering after losing someone you love to suicide is a deeply painful experience. Samaritans’ suicide loss support groups can help ease the isolation that so often accompanies the survivor experience.
Helpful Resources for You
Wellness Line
Samaritans’ free mental health wellness line offers pre-arranged, scheduled calls with trained volunteers dedicated to providing emotional support.
The wellness line is a proactive approach to tackle stress, loneliness and life’s challenges.
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.