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International suicide prevention hotlines:

• International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP): Find a Helpline, a free online tool to help people find helplines in over 50 countries.
• Suicide.org: List of suicide hotlines, published by Suicide.org and linked on the website of the U.S. State Department (Bureau of Medical Services).
• Open Counseling: List of suicide hotline numbers in 107 countries
• International Bipolar Foundation: links to hotlines and suicide prevention resources.

International resources on substance abuse:

• Alcoholics Anonymous® website (A.A. meetings take place in many countries).
• Narcotics Anonymous website (NA meetings take place in many countries).

1. Health & Well-being page of The Law Society Northern Territory
2. Practitioner Support page of The Law Society of South Australia
3. Mental health and wellbeing page of The Law Society of New South Wales
4. Mental Health Resources page of The Law Society of the Australian Capital Territory
5. Member Assistance Programme page of The Law Society of Western Australia
6. Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Legal Profession page of the Law Council of Australia

Special thanks to the American Counseling Association (ACA) for their input regarding available mental health resources.

National suicide hotline and resources

988 LIFELINE

• CALL or TEXT 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. For 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress. Prevention and crisis resources for you and your loved ones. Talk to someone now.
• Spread the word. Consider the 988 Partner Toolkit to promote the 988 Lifeline via social media, video, print and radio, with FAQs, messaging, and other marketing materials. Designed for states, territories, tribes, crisis centers, communities, emergency service providers, and others to speak about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Also order print materials to promote 988.
• Also offers a veterans crisis line: a helpline for veterans: DIAL 988 then press 1. Or text 838255

741-741 TEXTLINE. You may also send a text to the Crisis Text Line: Text START to 741-741 to reach a volunteer crisis counselor.

Suicide Prevention Resources and National Mental Health Associations

1. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration: Advisory: Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Use Treatment 
2. National Institute of Mental Health: Suicide Prevention
3. American Association of Suicidology: Crisis Resources
4. The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention
5. American Psychiatric Association: Suicide Prevention
6. American Counseling Association (ACA) - Suicide Prevention; and ACA Continuing Education Resources on Suicide
7. American Psychological Association - Suicide and suicide prevention; and Suicide warning signs
8. National Association of Social Workers - NASW Raises Awareness During National Suicide Prevention Week
9. American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy - Suicidal Thoughts

Other Helplines and Resources

1. Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL) For immediate assistance in the US, please call: 651-646-5590 or 1-866-525-6466

2. SAMHSA's National Helpline (substance abuse and mental health services), a 24/7 free and confidential treatment referral and information service about mental and substance use disorders, prevention, and recovery. Call 1-800-662-HELP (a service from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration).

3. The Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 or text 678-678 24/7 confidential crisis support for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ) young people.

4. Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (LCL): Provides support, counseling, and resources for lawyers dealing with substance abuse and mental health issues.

5. Lawyers Depression Project: A free, online peer support community for legal professionals. confidential member forum, weekly meetings.

6. Mental Health America (MHA): MHA provides a wide range of resources on mental health topics, including screening tools and information on finding therapy.

Employers

Contact your Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for information on suicide awareness and prevention.

Spotlighted resources for lawyers' awareness on suicide prevention

Watch the Video: Just Ask: How We Must Stop Minding Our Own Business in the Legal World, by Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers (please note: the content of this video may be traumatic and very difficult to watch) 

Read: How to Save a Life, by James Patton and Claudette W. Patton, ACC Docket

Lawyer Assistance Programs provide confidential services and support to judges, lawyers and law students who are facing substance use disorders or mental health issues. 

If you or someone you know are in need of such assistance, contact your state or local LAP.