This page is for anyone — anywhere — who needs to find help, give help, or grieve a loss. The names and numbers below are organized by who they are for.
For teens & young adults
Whether you are struggling yourself or worried about a friend, these people understand what you are carrying.
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NAMI — Kids, Teens & Young Adults
Information, peer support, and resources designed specifically for young people and their families.
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The Jed Foundation
Emotional health and suicide prevention for teens and young adults, including support during transitions to college and adulthood.
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Teen Line
Teens helping teens. Free, confidential peer support every evening from 6 PM to 10 PM Pacific.
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StopBullying.gov
Federal resources for reporting bullying, including cyberbullying, and getting help in school or at home.
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The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth)
Crisis support, suicide prevention, and community for LGBTQ+ young people. 24/7.
For parents & families
Whether you are worried about your child, navigating a recent crisis, or trying to figure out the right next step.
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NAMI HelpLine
Information, referrals, and emotional support for families of people with mental health conditions. Monday–Friday, 10 AM – 10 PM Eastern.
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AFSP — Talk Saves Lives
Education on the signs of suicide risk, what to do if you see them, and how to talk with someone you are worried about.
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AFSP — Teens & Suicide: What Parents Should Know
Parent-focused guide with warning signs, conversation starters, and clear next steps.
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Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide (SPTS)
Education, training, and resources for parents, schools, and communities. Includes their "Parents as Partners" program.
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The Jed Foundation — For Parents
Guidance for parents of teens and young adults navigating mental health, transitions, and crisis.
For those who have lost someone to suicide
Grief after a suicide loss is not like other grief. These communities exist because people who have walked this know things no one else does.
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AFSP — I've Lost Someone
Suicide loss survivor resources, including peer support, healing conversations, and the annual International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day.
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Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors
24/7 online community of survivors, plus guidance, articles, and forums where you can be heard without explaining.
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Survivors of Suicide Loss (SOSL)
Support groups and resources specifically for survivors of suicide loss.
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The Compassionate Friends
Support for families after the death of a child of any age, from any cause. Local chapters across the country.
For specific situations
Sometimes the most important help comes from a place that specializes in exactly what you are facing.
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
24/7 support for anyone affected by relationship abuse. Free, confidential, anonymous.
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RAINN — Sexual Assault Hotline
Confidential support for survivors of sexual assault. 24/7.
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Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Crisis intervention, information, and referrals for child abuse situations. 24/7.
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SAMHSA — Substance Use & Mental Health
Free, confidential treatment referral for substance use, mental health, or co-occurring concerns. 24/7, in English and Spanish.
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988, press 3 — LGBTQI+ Youth Subnetwork
Specialized 988 line staffed by counselors trained in LGBTQ+ youth experiences.
South Carolina & Georgia local resources
For families closer to where Vendredi lived and was loved. Local chapters often have in-person support groups, free training, and community walks.
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AFSP South Carolina Chapter
Local suicide prevention programs, survivor support, and community events across SC.
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AFSP Georgia Chapter
Local suicide prevention programs, survivor support, and Out of the Darkness walks across GA.
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NAMI South Carolina
Family-to-family programs, peer support, and advocacy for mental health across South Carolina.
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NAMI Georgia
Free education, support, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions in Georgia.
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South Carolina Department of Mental Health
Statewide mobile crisis response and treatment centers throughout South Carolina.
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Georgia Crisis & Access Line
24/7 single point of entry to Georgia's mental health and substance use treatment system.