15 in 5 Campaign Network, http://15in5.americaspromise.org/, is an online resource to engage, support and recognize individuals and organizations working to help young people succeed. Organizations and individuals working with young people are encouraged to visit this network to share their work and utilize features that include recommended resources, dropout summit information, blogs, Alliance Partner information, and an area for young leaders.

Community Crisis Services, Inc., www.communitycrisis.org , is a one-stop calling center for information and compassionate assistance for those in crisis. They are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for anyone facing crisis and personal turmoil. The website houses a list of Hotlines.

National Organization for People of Color Against Suicide, www.nopcas.com , (NOPCAS) is a 501c (3) not-for-profit organization founded by three African-American suicide survivors. NOPCAS was formed to stop the tragic epidemic of suicide in minority communities. When you visit the website be sure to watch the Who I Am, Make A Difference video.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Prince George's County, www.namipgcmd.org, is a not-for-profit, self-help organization searching for understanding of mental illness and workable techniques to cope with everyday problems. They are an advocacy group promoting and supporting effective services for people with mental illnesses. They offer five support groups that meet regularly.

The National Center for Suicide Prevention Training, http://training.sprc.org/, offers a series of free, web-based workshop trainings that can be completed at your own pace. The focus of the workshops is on youth suicide prevention. Much of the course content is applicable to suicide across the lifespan however.

After-School Toolkit: Tips, Techniques and Templates for Improving Program Quality written by Nora Gutierrez, Molly Bradshaw and Kathryn Furano for the James Irvine Foundation, offers tools to build the quality of afterschool programs. Download Here.

Helping Your Children Navigate Their Teenage Years: A Guide for Parents prepared by the White House Council on Youth Violence, provides parents with useful communication tips for talking to their teenagers. Download Here.

Click here to read the Maryland Suicide Prevention Fact Sheet.

Prepared by Macro International, Inc. for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, Lifeline Service and Outreach Strategies Suggested by Suicide Attempt Survivors: Final Report of the Attempt Survivor Advisory Summit Meeting and Individuals Interviews provides insight by attempt survivors about how the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline could provide better outreach and services to suicide attempt survivors. Download Here.