Here are resources that can help now if you or a loved one are at risk of suicide

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Are you or a loved one at risk of suicide? Here are resources to get help now:

Websites

▪ suicidepreventionlifeline.org: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a national network of local crisis centers offering free, confidential help 24/7. 800-273-8255. Includes survivor stories of recovery.

▪ cssrs.columbia.edu: The Columbia Lighthouse Project, science-based suicide prevention.

▪ theinvisibleriptide.com: The website for “The Invisible Riptide,” the first in a series of books for children, teens and their parents to help them talk about mental health. Developed by Carron Montgomery and Caroline Danda.

▪ speakingofsuicide.com: For people contemplating suicide, loved ones, survivors, mental health professionals and others.

▪ thetrevorproject.org: For at-risk LGBT individuals.

Podcast

Raising Good Humans, Episode 95: Suicide Prevention with Dr. Kelly Posner, founder and director of the Columbia Lighthouse Project.

Instagram

▪ Raising Good Humans

▪ Heal Documentary: The science and spirituality of the body’s ability to heal.

Apps

▪ Better Stop Suicide: A “stop button” if you’re having suicidal thoughts, and other tools, including key phone contacts.

▪ A Friend Asks: The Jason Foundation helps children know how to talk to friends who are struggling.

Books

▪ “Saving Ourselves From Suicide: Before and After” by Linda Pacha

▪ “Bart Speaks Out: Breaking the Silence on Suicide” by Jonathan P. Goldman and Linda E. Goldman

▪ “From Surviving to Vibing: Filling in the Gaps” by licensed professional counselor Carron Montgomery and clinical psychologist Caroline Danda from Kansas City

▪ “The Invisible Riptide” by Carron Montgomery

Source: Carron Montgomery and Caroline Danda

Lisa Gutierrez

The Kansas City Star

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Lisa Gutierrez has been a reporter for The Kansas City Star since 2000. She learned journalism at the University of Kansas, her alma mater. She writes about pop culture, local celebrities, trends and life in the metro through its people. Oh, and dogs. You can reach her at lgutierrez@kcstar.com or follow her on Twitter - @LisaGinKC.