Tampa Bay Coalition
info@tampabaycoalition.com
 
GLBTC&Q & Teen Suicide, Prevention, Support & Information Resources
(Resources for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Curious, Questioning & Straight Youth.)
 
TBC's GLBT Resources Links Section; http://tampabaycoalition.homestead.com/links.html
 
 
Suicide is Often a Permanent Solution to a Temporary Situation
If you are feeling suicidal right now and you need someone to talk to: click here.
 
 
1,000 Deaths: http://www.1000deaths.com  
"The person who completes suicide dies once. Those left behind die a thousand deaths,
trying to relive those terrible moments and understand... Why?"  A website by Survivors
of Loved Ones' Suicides because of their sexual orientation for people who have lost a
loved one or have loved ones at risk for suicide.
 
 
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP): http://www.afsp.org/ 
Dedicated to the advancement of knowledge of suicide and in suicide prevention.
Provides information on depression and suicide, supports suicide research projects
and for suicide survivor treatment.
 
 
Are you are thinking of committing suicide, read this first: http://www.metanoia.org/suicide/
"If you are feeling suicidal now, please stop long enough to read this. It will only take about five minutes.
I do not want to talk you out of your bad feelings. I am not a therapist or other mental health professional -
only someone who knows what it is like to be in pain."
 
 
Befrienders International Organization: http://www.befrienders.org
 Need someone to talk to, check out their list of crisis hotlines near you,
or receive support via email or learn more about suicidal feelings, click here .
 Comprehensive information on suicide and support service contact information,
for over 40 countries and in seven languages, for local suicide support services.  
 Test your knowledge with online quiz on the facts and myths about suicide.
 
 
Darren's Boyfriend's Gay/Suicide Info Web Page:
http://members.tripod.com/~DarrenBF/index2.html
This page is written for the early teenager who has perhaps discovered he is gay, and
doesn't feel to comfortable about it. It also has information for homophobes, suicidal people,
and people who have had to deal with someone who has committed suicide.
It is also a tribute to Darren.
 
 
Gay is O.K.! How many lives before they learn.
http://dev.healthyplace.com/communities/gender/gayisok/
Gay Teen Suicide Articles, Stories, Bulletin Board, Immediate Help, Hotlines,
24/7 Help, Support and Coming Out
 
 
Mental Help Network: http://mentalhelp.net/poc/center_index.php?id=9
MHN is the most comprehensive source of online mental health information, news and resources.
One of the scariest emotional experiences people suffer in their lifetime is to experience a severe
form of depression.Those who suffer depression, complete the act of suicide, but an even higher
proportion attempt it.
 
 
Suicide Hotlines: http://suicidehotlines.com/
Toll-free Nationwide USA Number Available 24/7/365 1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433).
Find a crisis line in your area Nationally (U.S.), Canada, Puerto Rico, and International.
Provides information on when you call a crisis line, what you can expect will happen.
 
 
The Journal ~ Diary of a Teen Suicide: http://wakeup.to/teensuicide
In these pages I offer to you the diary I kept during the worst three years of my life.
Only after four decades of slow painful healing, and with much help from Shane,
am I able to share it with you.
 
 
The Safe Schools Coalition: http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/
Offers resources as a starting point for educators, parents and/or guardians and youth.
A Public-Private Partnership in Support of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Youth.
 
 
The Trevor Helpline: http://www.trevorproject.com or Call (800) 850-8078
A national 24-hour confidential toll-free suicide prevention hotline for gay or questioning youth.
All callers speak with trained counselors, who offers help to those in crisis, or those seeking 
information on how to help someone in crisis.
 
 
White Ribbon Campaign: http://xai_neptus.tripod.com/w_ribbon/
Raising Awareness about Gay-Teen Suicide and Remembering Those We Have Lost.
 
 
Youth Suicide Problems: http://www.virtualcity.com/youthsuicide/
One of the most complete Internet Resource on gay and bisexual male suicide problems,
related issues, and a little known concept related to youth suicide. This website offers
extensive and comprehensive information on suicide and on many of the other difficulties
that gay and bisexual youth endure in their lives.
 
 
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