Support Groups and Counseling

Many support groups exist for people who are thinking of suicide. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, call 1-800-SUICIDE.

• Befrienders International: To find a local suicide prevention hotline, log on to the Web site of this suicide prevention group.
  
  
• Depression and Related Affective Disorders Association (DRADA) (410-955-4647)
  
  
• Mood Challenge Support Group (309-671-8000)
  
  
• Mood Disorders Support Group, Inc (212-533-MDSG)
  
  
• National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression (800-829-8289)
  
  
• National Depressive and Manic-Depressive Association (800-826-3632)
  
  
• National Foundation for Depressive Illness (800-239-1265)