Self Harm - Suicide
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If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, here are resources to help you immediately:
Near Pelham, NY/Lower Westchester County:
Call 911 if there is an immediate risk of a suicide attempt.
If you believe hospitalization is necessary, call 911 or go to St. Vincent’s Hospital in Harrison or NYP/Weill-Cornell in Manhattan. These hospitals have inpatient psychiatric treatment units where patients can be admitted on an emergency basis.
If you would like a professional evaluation to evaluate whether hospitalization is necessary, call St. Vincent’s Crisis Response and Prevention Team at 914-925-5959. CPRT is an interdisciplinary team that responds to people in the community experiencing or at risk of a psychological crisis. They can make an at-home visit and will assess whether the person needs hospitalization or should be referred to other resources. Click here for more details.
For hotlines you can call or text for guidance and support, please see the section “Hotlines” below.
Follow the 5 Action Steps for helping someone in crisis.
For warning signs and additional information, resources and support, visit SAMHSA’s website.
Hotlines
A peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers. 877-330-6366
24-hour hotline with resources to aid in every child abuse situation. All calls are confidential. Call 1-800-4-A-CHILD (1-800-422-4453) for help.
YouthLine is a free, confidential teen-to-teen crisis and help line. Contact us with anything that may be bothering you. No problem is too big or too small for the YouthLine!
Teen Line is a confidential hotline for teenagers which operates every evening from 6:00pm to 10:00pm PST.
The leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to LGBTQ young people under 25.
Free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
Service Providers
Special interest and expertise in the treatment of adolescents, helping teenagers and their families manage conflict, relationships, and the often unpredictable and sometimes painful process of growing up.
Specializes in individual therapy for adolescents and young adults, as well as parenting support.
Individual therapy, DBT Skills groups, and Family DBT Skills Groups for adolescents, parents of children with chronic behavioral issues, and adults.
We're here to help individuals, couples, and families through difficult times in their lives in an empathetic and healing environment.
Search our listings to find therapists that honor who you are, provide services with dignity, and can code switch like the best of them.
Healing justice organization committed to transforming mental health for queer and trans people of color (QTPoC).
Articles
September is Suicide Prevention Month. For many of us, this calls to mind loved ones we’ve lost to suicide and all we’ve learned about suicide in the wake of that loss.
Are you worried about your child? This simple guide will help you start a productive conversation with your child, and will prepare you to listen and support your child effectively.
Especially during the pandemic, it can be hard to tell what is typical teen behavior and when it would be beneficial to see a professional. For suggestions on places to look for help in answering this question, inside Pelham schools and outside, read more here.
This incredibly powerful piece in the New York Times was written by a junior in high school as she reflects on the suicide death of a friend.
As a kick-off to Mental Health Awareness Month, Pelham Together is reminding everyone how powerful the simple words, “I’m here for you,” can be.
Organizations
WJCS Center Lane is where LGBTQ+ youth create community, connect with culture, and contribute to the world!
Our Mission: Advocate | Educate | Celebrate. To further the cause of inclusion, diversity, and pride through education, advocacy, and celebration. Sign up on the website to receive a weekly e-newsletter providing timely resources, events, etc.
Through raising public awareness, educating communities, and equipping every person with the right tools, we know we can SAVE lives.
Providing young black women education, resources and support to lead mentally healthy lives.
Provides comprehensive education on healthy, unhealthy and abusive dating relationships and behaviors.
The Jed Foundation’s Mental Health Resource Center provides essential information about common emotional health issues and shows teens and young adults how they can support one another, overcome challenges and make a successful transition to adulthood.
Books
Other resources
Discusses common misconceptions regarding suicide, as well as facts and statistics about suicide that aid in creating awareness about suicide and suicidal ideation.
Grounding is focusing on our surroundings and the present moment instead of being trapped by the thoughts that cause us to feel anxious, overwhelmed, or out of control.
The Parent Support Network provides parents who are concerned about their children’s mental health with an opportunity to find and support each other in a confidential and safe space.