Find nine ways to provide assistance to the despairing, suicidal individual.

Offers a list of Do's and Don'ts when someone shows signs of being at risk for suicide.

Resource dedicated to healing depression addresses this important topic.

Notes that if someone threatens or makes statements referring to suicide, take them seriously.

Notes that one should discourage social isolation. Assist the person to develop a support network which can be called on at times of despair.

Resource details who is at risk, signs of suicidality, and what one should do to help. Find references, resources and related articles.

Browse this guide prepared by the Mayo Clinic. See related articles.

Offers a guide that details crises tend to have a definite pattern. Read to learn more.

Learn what one should and should not do to help someone who is suicidal.

Center for 4-H Youth Development, College of Education, University of Minnesota offers this resource.

Offers a guide that provides useful information on what to do if a friend tell you he or she is suicidal.

Read this guide prepared by the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA).

Provides general guidance in helping someone who is despairing and contemplating suicidde.

Become familiar with this guide that offers suggestions in helping someone who is experiencing depression.

Browse to find this guide available in PDF format, requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Read this guide produced by the National Alliance on Mental Health.

Guide answers questions such as what if I think someone is suicidal but they insist they’re ok?

Find out what to do and what to avoid. Take the suicide prevention quiz called, "Myth or Fact."

Notes that to help someone who may be depressed and considering suicide, first, just listen and talk, and avoid acting as the "therapist" — but be sure to help the person get professional help.

Answers the question, can I really help someone who has decided on suicide?

Offers a guide entitled, "What should I do if someone I know is thinking about suicide?"

Notes that people who are contemplating suicide feel extremely alone and helpless. It is therefore important to communicate with him or her frequently and openly.

Read this guide prepared by HealthyPlace.com.

Browse to become familiar with this Australian guide that has been reviewed by the Department of Health.

Resource offers a guide for those who are concerned that a loved one is thinking about suicide.

Read this guide that explores suicide, and what one can do to help a person who is contemplating suicide.

Notes that if you think that any of your friends or classmates may be thinking of killing themselves, there are two important things you can do: Talk to them, and express your concern to a responsible adult.

Browse this resource offered by the Suicide Prevention Information New Zealand. Read myths about suicide or observable warning signs.

Browse to become familiar with this fact sheet that states "while you may be able to help the person find someone who can help."