Connections & Resources
If you are in crisis, please call 1-800-273-8255 or 911, text "Talk" to 741741
For Teens & Young Adults:
More Than Sad: Teen Depression is an approximately 75-minute program that teaches teens to recognize the signs of depression in themselves and others; challenges existing stigma surrounding depression; and demystifies the treatment process. This program focuses on high school students. Here is the link for more information: https://afsp.org/more-than-sad#high-school-students
The AFSP-produced film It’s Real: College Students and Mental Health is designed to raise awareness about mental health issues commonly experienced by students, and is intended to be used as part of a school’s educational program to encourage help-seeking. Here is the link: https://afsp.org/itsreal#it-s-real--college-students-and-mental-health
It’s Real: Teens and Mental Health Intended for high school classes or community settings with groups of teens, ages from 14 to 18, It’s Real: Teens and Mental Health is a 45-minute program that provides young people with mental health education and resources. The program raises awareness about mental health issues, how to start a conversation about mental health, the importance of self-care, and how to reach out for help. Here is the link for more information: https://afsp.org/itsreal#it-s-real--teens-and-mental-health
Speaking with children after a death by suicide
Peter's Place Online - Grief- After Suicide
Peter's Place - What to tell children about suicide
For Parents:
Parents More Than Sad: Parent Education is an approximately 90-minute program that teaches parents how to recognize signs of depression and other mental health problems; initiate a conversation about mental health with their child; and get help. This program focuses on parents and guardians of teen youth. Here is the link to more info: https://afsp.org/more-than-sad#parents
BeThere.org - Be There in a Crisis
PA Parent and Family Alliance: Suicide Awareness and Prevention
For Schools (see Programs as well)
Chester County Suicide Prevention - After A Suicide Toolkit for Schools
For General Information and Community:
Talk Saves Lives is AFSP’s standardized, 45-60 minute education program that provides participants with a clear understanding of this leading cause of death, including the most up-to-date research on suicide prevention, and what they can do in their communities to save lives. Link to more information: https://afsp.org/talk-saves-lives
NAMI - You are not alone - Videos and short stories that lets someone know that they are not alone
Suicide Prevention Lifeline.org
NIMH - Shareable Resources On Suicide Prevention
Healthline.com - If Your Child or Loved One Is Dealing with Suicidal Thoughts
Alcohol Abuse and Binge Drinking
Programs:
Our Community Programs: https://afsp.org/community-programs
Bringing Prevention to Schools: https://afsp.org/bring-suicide-prevention-to-your-school
Loss & Healing Program: https://afsp.org/ive-lost-someone
Healing Conversations Program: https://afsp.org/healing-conversations
Events:
Greater Philadelphia Chapter’s upcoming educational programs: https://afsp.org/chapter/greater-philadelphia#events
2021 OOTD Walk: https://www.afsp.org/phillywalk
Workshop for Survivors of Suicide Loss – Pennsylvania: https://lossworkshoppa.attendease.com/
SBCT – Pennsylvania: Suicide Bereavement Clinician Training: https://sbctpa.attendease.com/
NAMI -Suicide Prevention Awareness Month: https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Suicide-Prevention-Awareness-Month
If you have any questions or need any additional information regarding the programs – please reach out to the contacts directly.
Daemion Counseling Center
Operations Manager
[email protected]
610-647-1431
Peter’s Place
Joseph Kelly, MA, LPC
Director of Programs
610.687.5150 Ext. 3
[email protected]
www.PetersPlaceOnline.org
ETHOS Treatment
A.Michael Blanche, MSS LCSW Co-Founder
267-669-0300
770 E Market St, Suite 220, West Chester, PA 19382
[email protected]
ethostreatment.com
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Greater Philadelphia Area Director
Mary Ann Murtha
101 W. Eagle Road., Ste. 294, Havertown, PA 19083
C 215-532-0275