Online Resources
Emergency Contacts
Call 911 for immediate help!
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK
National Suicide Hotline 1-800-SUICIDE
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 1-888-333-AFSP
National Mental Health Association 1-800-969-6642
Online Help
Medication Side Effects
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, at least half of all Americans take prescription drugs. Unfortunately, many medications intended to help a patient can cause harm or life-threatening side effects such as depression and suicidal thoughts. As an example, in May 2000, BJ Stupak, the son of a congressman, tragically committed suicide after taking Accutane to treat his severe acne, with no prior history of mental illness.
Along with drug safety Drugwatch.com hopes to educate about suicide prevention by warning against drugs that can result in severe depression such as the side effects of accutane.
For more information regarding medication side effects and suicidal ideation please visit www.drugwatch.com/suicide or www.drugwatch.com/suicide-overview
Are You a Suicide Survivor?
Lafayette, LA's local Suicide Support Group
Survivor of Suicide Support Group
Meetings are 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
A grief Support Group for those who have lost a loved one to suicide regardless of the relationship You do not need to pre-register for this group.
A children's group for suicide grief will also be held at the same time. This group is open to children who have lost someone to suicide regardless of the relationship. Pre-registration is required for the children's group. For more information please call Healing House at 337-234-0443.
Group Dates:
August 29 September 19
October 3, 17, (31?) November 14
December 5, 19 January (2?), 16, 30
February 13 March 5, 19
April (9-?), 23 May 14
June 4, 18
Additional dates for the Adult Suicide Grief Support Group may be added, please call for more information, 337-234-1828.
(337)234-1828- Adult Group
(337) 234-0443 Children's Group
Lafayette, LA Support Group
Coping with a Loved One's Suicide Support Group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. The meetings are from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at St. Edmond's Catholic Church in Lafayette in the Family Life Center in the room on the left side.
337-981-0874
Suicide Literature
- Books for Parents about Adolescent Depression & Suicide
- Books for Teens about Depression, Suicide & Self-Injury
- Books about Suicide and Suicide Prevention
- Books about Self-Injury
- Books about Surviving the Loss of a Loved One to Suicide
- Videos
Books for Parents about Adolescent Depression & Suicide
| Title | Author |
| A Parent's Guide for Suicidal & Depressed Teens | Kate Williams |
| Lonely, Sad & Angry: A Parent's Guide to Depression in Children & Adolescents | Barbara Ingersoll & Sam Goldstein |
| Understanding Your Teenager's Depression: Issues, Insights & Practical Guidance for Parents | Kathleen McCoy |
| Help Me, I'm Sad; Recognizing, Treating, and Preventing Childhood and Adolescent Depression | David Fassler & Lynne Dumas |
| Helping Your Child Cope with Depression & Suicidal Thoughts | Tonia Shamoo & Philip Patros |
| Coping with Depression in Young People: A Guide for Parents | Carol Fitzpatrick & John Sharry |
Books for Teens about Depression, Suicide & Self-Injury
| Title | Author |
| When Nothing Matters Anymore: A Survival Guide for Depressed Teens | Bev Cobain |
| Living When a Young Friend Commits Suicide or Even Starts Talking About It | Earl A. Grollman & Max Malikow |
| Life Happens | Kathy McCoy & Charles Wibbelsman |
| Conquering the Beast Within | Cait Irwin |
| When Living Hurts | Sol Gordon |
| Recovering from Depression: A Workbook for Teens | Mary Ellen Copeland & Stuart Copans |
| The Power to Prevent Suicide: A Guide of Teens Helping Teens | Richard Nelson & Judith Galas |
| Self-Mutilation: A Helping Book for Teens who Hurt Themselves | Alicia Clarke |
Books about Suicide and Suicide Prevention
| Title | Author |
| Night Falls Fast - Understanding Suicide | Kay Redfield Jamison |
| No One Saw My Pain: Why Teens Kill Themselves | Andrew Slaby & Lili Garfinkel |
| Suicide: The Forever Decision - For those Thinking about Suicide and for those who Know, Love, or Council Them | Paul Quinnett |
| Making Sense of Suicide: An In-depth Look at Why People Kill Themselves | David Fassler & Lynne Dumas |
| Adolescent Suicide Assessment & Intervention | Alan Berman & David Jobes |
| Waking Up Alive | Richard Heckler |
| The Suicidal Mind | Edwin Shnidman |
| Adolescent Depression & Suicide | John Wodarski, Lois Wodarski & Catherine Dulmus |
| Suicide Intervention in the Schools | Scott Poland |
| Title | Author |
| Self-Mutilation: Theory, Research & Treatment | Barent Walsh & Paul Rosen |
| A Bright Red Scream | Marilee Strong |
| Bodies Under Siege | Armando Favazza |
| Skills Training Manual for Treating Borderline Personality Disorder | Marsha Linehan |
| Depressed & Anxious: The Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Workbook for Overcoming Depression & Anxiety | Thomas Marra |
| The Anxiety & Phobia Workbook | Edmund Bourne |
| Don't Shoot the Dog - the Art of Teaching & Training | Karen Pryor |
Books about Surviving the Loss of a Loved One to Suicide
| Title | Author |
| My Son, My Son...A Guide to Healing After a Suicide in the Family | Iris Bolton |
| Singing Lessons | Judy Collins |
| His Bright Light | Danielle Steel |
| Prayers for Bobby: A Mother's Coming to Terms with the Suicide of her Gay Son | Leroy Aarons |
| After Suicide | John Hewett |
| Helping Children Grieve | Theresa M. Huntley |
| A Special Scar: The Experiences of People Bereaved by Suicide | Alison Wertheimer |
| But I Didn't Say Goodbye | Barbara Rubel |
| After a Suicide: A Workbook for Grieving Kids | The Dougy Center |
| After Suicide Loss: Coping with Your Grief | Bob Baugher & Jack Jordon |
| No Time to Say Goodbye | Carla Fine |
| When People Grieve: The Power of Love in the Midst of Pain | Paula D'Arcy |
| Dying to be Free: A Healing Guide for Families after a Suicide | Beverly Cobain & Jean Larch |
| Take the Dimness of My Soul Away: Healing after a Loved One's Suicide. | William A. Ritter |
| Title | Author |
| Depression: On the Edge | "In the Mix" 114 E. 32nd Street #903, New York, NY 10016 |
| Fatal Mistakes: Families Shattered by Suicide | American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 120 Wall Street 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10003 |
| Day for Night: Recognizing Teenage Depression | DRADA (Depression & Related Affective Disorders Association) Meyer 3-181 - 600 Wolfe Street Baltimore, Maryland 21287 |
| A Cry for Help | Paraclete Press 39 Eldridge Road Brewster, MA 02631 |