American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention offers an abundance of information and resources for those having thoughts of suicide, understanding someone at risk, supporting a loved one after an attempt, and more.
Please visit the AFSP WNY Chapter Website for more info: https://afsp.org/chapter/
KNOW THE SIGNS
Keeps to themselves; isolation
Nervous or anxious
Order; puts affairs in order
Withdrawn from family and friends
Talking, thinking, or writing about death, dying or suicide
Helplessness and hopelessness
Experiences mood changes
Substance abuse
Impulsiveness; takes unnecessary risks
Guilt; talks about being a burden
No reason to live; no goals
Seeking access to firearms or other lethal means
LOCK & TALK
Lock & Talk GOW Pathway to Hope is program developed to prevent self-harm by limiting access to firearms, medications and other potentially dangerous items during a mental health crisis. We can provide free safety devices such as cable gun locks, medication lockboxes, and medication mail-back envelopes. If you, a family member, or loved one could utilize these resources, please contact us to arrange a time to connect and retrieve materials.
NAMI
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
NAMI National https://www.nami.org/
NAMI NYS https://naminys.org/
