Suicide Prevention Resources
Hotlines
If you're feeling lost, desperate, or alone or ifyou have a friend who you think needs help, please call the number below. Please put these number in your cell phone today.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-273-TALK. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.

Please tell your child if they need support at anytime to visit their guidance counselors or any adult that they trust.
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Please reach out to one of the resources listed below if you see or know of anyone who has any of the following signs or symptoms:
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Talks about committing suicide
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Has trouble eating or sleeping
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Experiences drastic changes in behavior
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Withdraws from friends and/or social activities or hobbies
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Loses interest in hobbies, school or personal appearance
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Gives away prized possessions
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Appears to be "saying goodbye"
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Has attempted suicide
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Takes unnecessary risks
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Is suffering as the result of recent loss
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Has a preoccupation with death and dying
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Signs of depression
Signs of depression in teens
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Sad, anxious or "empty" mood
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Declining school performance
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Loss of pleasure/interest in social and sports activities
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Sleeping too much or too little
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Changes in weight or appetite
Steps teens can take to help their friends
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Take your friend's actions seriously
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Encourage your friend to seek help
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Talk to an adult. Don't be alone in helping your friend
Additional Resources
Child Guidance Center
Northeast Parent and Child Society
530 Franklin Street Schenectady, NY 12304
Phone: 518-381-8911
Contact: Joe Gallagher, Director
Ellis Hospital
1101 Nott Street
Schenectady, NY 12308
Crisis Center
Phone: 518-243-4306
Outpatient Service
243-1300 - Dr. Stephonie
Family and Child Service of Schenectady Inc.
Counseling Program
246 Union St.
Schenectady, NY 12305
Phone: 518-393-1369
Fax: 518-393-3601
Contact: Maria Sunukjian, Executive Director
Haven Grief Counseling Center
Grieving Children's Program
703 Union St.
Schenectady, NY 12305
Phone: 518-370-1666
Fax: 518-370-1917
BOCES-CAPIT
518-464-3944
Contact: Laura Combs
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention,
Capital Region Chapter
P.O. Box 2143
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Contact: Mary Jean Coleman, Regional Director/
National Director of Field Programs
Phone: (518) 899-0021
Contact: Marisa LaFrance, Area Director
Phone: (518) 289-5183