Crisis Resources
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) http://www.save.org is a great website where you will find support for suicide survivors and more.
Covenant House Nineline- 1-800-999-9999 or http://www.nineline.org provides immediate crisis intervention, support and referrals if you are feeling suicidal, in a crisis or a runaway abandoned youth.
National Organizations
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) www.nami.org- Call to locate a self-help group in your area, obtain resources and ask questions. Help is available M-F 10am-6pm.
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance http://www.dbsalliance.org or 1-800-826-3632 provides free materials on depression and manic depression
Recommended Readings
“Henry’s Hoodie!” – Dr. Marcus T. Wright
“Stress Management Plain & Simple”- Jacquelyn Ferguson
“The Price of Privilege” – Madeline Levine, Ph.D.
“When Nothing Matters Anymore” – Bev Cobain, R.N.,C. A survival guide for depressed teens
“What Color is Your Parachute?” – Richard Nelson Bolles
“Developing the Leader Within You” – John C. Maxwell
“The Grief Recovery Handbook” The Action Program for Moving Beyond Death, Divorce and Other Losses – John W. James and Russell Friedman
“The 5 Love Languages” – Gary Chapman
“The Energy Bus” – Jon Gordon
“No More Mr. Nice Guy” – Dr. Robert A. Glover
“Love and Respect” – Dr. Emerson Eggerich”s