Cobb

Hi, M.

Just a quick note to say that I've linked to your entry in my memorial to Aaron at Silver Rights. Ironically, we hit upon the same idea about remembrance.

After mulling the topic of suicide for hours, I am still left wondering when it is okay to intervene. I find myself pulling back from meddling in other folks' depressions because I don't want to cross their personal boundaries. I wish there was a way to know when it is all right to meddle.

I thought about that myself. What would I do if I knew somebody was seriously considering suicide? If I had the wherewithal, I think I would kidnap them and drop them off someplace they've never been. Short of that try to do something with them that is completely obscene or anything to get them to see that life can be surprising and that it's OK not to know enough...

Cobb, this is beautiful. Thanks so very much for writing it. And thanks to Mac for sending me here to read it.

So sad to hear of Mr. Hawkins' apparent suicide.
For anyone out there who has struggled with or is currently experiencing symptoms of depression and possibly has even contemplated suicide, please
know that help is available, and there is no
need to feel ashamed about being depressed.
You are not alone, and there is help for you out there. If you are in pain and feel overwhelmed,
don't give up. It may take a few steps to get the help you need but keep trying. You can be
happy and feel good again. I know. I've been there. Good luck and remember, you are meant to be here and life is worth living.

Suicide Prevention Hotline
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Suicide Crisis Telephone Numbers

The National Hopeline Network: 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)
The Kristin Brooks Hope Center is the program manager of the
National Hopeline Network
The National Hopeline Network: .

National Suicide Helpline Listings:
This site provides a state by state listing of suicide prevention and
emotional crisis hotlines.
Listing for Suicide Hotlines

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Suicide Prevention Telephone Numbers

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: 1-888-333-2377
Suicide Prevention Research
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to
advancing our knowledge of suicide and our ability to prevent it.
AFSP

American Association of Suicidology: 1-202-237-2280
"Suicide & Life Threatening Behavior" Journal and other resources
American Association of Suicidology

The Link Counseling Center's National Resource Center for Suicide Prevention
and Aftercare - 1-404-256-9797
The Link offers short-term to long-term therapy. In addition, a number of support
groups and educational programs are offered.
The Link

National Orginazation for People of Color Against Suicide - NOPCAS: 1-866-899-5317
NOPCAS is a 501c (3) organization founded
by three African-American suicide survivors.
Its goals are to bring suicide and depression
awareness to minority communities that have
historically been discounted from traditional awareness programs.
NOPCAS

National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center
- 1-866-SAFEYOUTH (723-3968)
Together, the NYVPRC Web site and the call center,
serve as a user-friendly, single point of access to federal
information on youth violence prevention and suicide.
CDC National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center

Suicide Information & Education Center: 1-403-245-3900
The Centre for Suicide Prevention has three main branches -
The Suicide Information & Education Collection (SIEC) is a
special library and resource centre providing information on
suicide and suicidal behaviour. The Suicide Prevention
Training Programs (SPTP) provide caregiver training in
suicide intervention, awareness, bereavement, crisis
management and related topics. Suicide Prevention
Research Projects (SPRP) advocates for, and supports
research on suicide and suicidal behaviour.
SIEC - Canada

Trevor Helpline - GLBT youth: 1-800-850-8078
24 Hour suicide hotline for gay youth.
The Trevor Project

Yellow Ribbon Suicide Prevention Project: 1-303-429-3530
Youth oriented suicide prevention.
Yellon Ribbon Suicide Prevention Project

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Survivor Support Telephone Numbers

Friends for Survival - Suicide Surviors talk line: 1-916-392-0664
Friends For Survival, Inc. is a national non-profit outreach organization
open to those who have lost family or friends by suicide and;
also to professional who work with those who have been touched by a suicide tragedy.
Friends for Survival

Jason Foundation-youth education: 1-888-881-2323
A nationally recognized leader in youth suicide
awareness and prevention.
The Jason Foundation

JED Foundation - 212-343-0016
A nonprofit public charity committed to
reducing the young adult suicide rate and
improving mental health support provided to
college students nationwide.
The Jed Foundation

Organization of Attempters and Survivors
Of Suicide and Interface Servitude - OASSISS
1-240-632-3055
We are working hard to prevent suicide,
increase suicide awareness and remove the

stigma on attempters and survivors.
OASSISS

SA\VE- Suicide Awareness\Voices of Education: 1-612-946-7998
SAVE's Mission is to educate about suicide and
suicide prevention, and eliminate stigma associated with suicide.
SA\VE

SOLES - Survivors of Law Enforcement Suicides
More law enforcement officers die each year by suicide than in the line of duty!
email:askt8@aol.com

The Samaritans - 212-677-3009
Samaritans is available 24 hours a day to provide confidential
emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of
distress or despair, including those which may lead to suicide.
The Samaritans

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Depression Telephone Numbers

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance 1-800-826-3632
Formally The National Depressive and Manic Depressive Association
(NDMA), it is now the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance.
DBS Alliance

National Depression Screening Project: 1-800-573-4433
A nonprofit organization developed to coordinate nationwide
mental health screening programs and to ensure cooperation,
professionalism, and accountability in mental illness screenings.
Mental Health Screening

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Mental Health Telephone Numbers

The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill: 1-800-950-6264
Information and referral services
NAMI is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization
of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses,
such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, major
depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic and other
severe anxiety disorders, autism and pervasive developmental disorders,
attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and other severe and persistent
mental illnesses that affect the brain.
NAMI

National Mental Health Association: 1-800-969-NMHA(6642)
The National Mental Health Association is the country's oldest and
largest nonprofit organization addressing all aspects of mental health
and mental illness. With more than 340 affiliates nationwide, NMHA
works to improve the mental health of all Americans, especially the
54 million people with mental disorders, through advocacy, education,
research and service.
NMHA

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Miscellaneous Telephone Numbers

Al-Anon Meeting information: 1-888-425-2666
Alcohol and Drug Helpline: 1-800-821-4357
Provides referrals to local facilities

Child Abuse Prevention service: 1-800-422-4453
Child Abuse Prevention Services (CAPS) is a not for profit,
volunteer organization founded in 1982 to respond to the
growing problem of child abuse and neglect on Long Island,
New York. In 1995 CAPS created the Child Safety Institute,
providing innovative and comprehensive child safety and child
prevention programs and materials.
Kid Safe

Children of the Night: 1-800-551-1300
A 24 hour a day runaway crisis hotline. The hotline receives
telephone calls from children who have been raped, beaten,
have overdosed on drugs, or are trying to escape the streets.
Children of the Night

Compassionate Friends-parent grief: 1-630-990-0010
The Grief Watch site was created to provide bereavement resources,
memorial products and links that can help through a personal loss.
It also serves as an excellent educational tool for all who
travel down the road of grief.
Compassionate Friends

Cuting Yourself?: 1-800-366-8288

Domestic Violence Hotline (National): 1-800-799-7233
If something about your relationship with your partner
scares you and you need to talk, call the National Domestic
Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
National Domestic Violence

Friends of Battered women and their Children: 1-800-603-4357
To provide alternatives for women and their children who are
victums of domestic volence.
Friends

Gay and Lesbian National Hotline: 1-888-843-4564

Girls and Boys Town National Hotline and Help Line: 1-800-448-3000
Girls and Boys Town

Missing and Exploited Children National Hotline: 1-800-843-5678
NCMEC was established in 1984 as a private, nonprofit 501(c)(3)
organization to provide services nationwide for families and professionals
in the prevention of abducted, endangered, and sexually exploited children.
Missing">http://www.missingkids.com">Missing Kids

Norman Institute-gender orientation: 1-816-960-7200

Prevent Child Abuse: 1-800-244-5373

Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network: 1-800-656-4673

Renfrew Center for Eating Disorders: 1-800-736-3739

Runaway Hotline (National) 1-800-621-4000