These are resources to help support someone who is experiencing suicidal despair and/or contemplating suicide. In public health, resources and programs that assist someone at this time are known as “intervention.”
General Intervention Resources
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Centus Counseling
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Behavioral health counseling and education that is inclusive of spiritual identities
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Mental Health.gov
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Contains resources and information on how to support individuals with mental-health issues and on how to connect individuals and families to support systems for faith leaders
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National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, Faith Communities Task Force
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Contains resources and information on how to counsel a suicidal or at-risk congregant
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Suicide Prevention Competencies for Faith Leaders
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Contains skill-based resources in counseling a person in suicidal crisis for faith leaders
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The Second Wind Fund
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Supports youth access to mental and behavioral health services for youth experiencing a suicidal crisis (including financial support)
Christian Intervention Resources
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Soul Shop
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Workshop for faith leaders in counseling individuals considering suicide or at risk for suicide
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St. Raphael Counseling (Roman Catholic)
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Behavioral health counseling informed by Roman Catholic perspectives
Islamic Intervention Resources
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Khalil Center
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Psychological and mental wellness center whose psychological practices are rooted within Islamic theology
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Maristan
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The Muslim Community Suicide Response Manual: offers comprehensive community leader trainings in addressing suicidal thoughts and suicidal crisis from an Islamic perspective
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Also includes a resource bank of Muslim Mental Health Services in the US
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Also includes the 500 Imams project, which is looking to train 500 Imams in the US in suicide prevention and suicide care by 2022.
Jewish Intervention Resources
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Beit Teshuva (Jewish Substance Misuse and Compulsive Behaviors help)
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Includes residential treatment programs for substance misuse and compulsive behaviors, educational resources, and a congregation.
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HERENOW APP
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HereNow is a teen-led community for teens to connect with other teens to learn about mental health and wellness, share their experiences and stories, and access resources about mental health. The HereNow App is available on Google Play and the App Store. HereNow is a project of The Jewish Board and made possible with the support of UJA-Federation of New York.
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Local Jewish Social Services Agency
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Some Jewish communities have a local Jewish social service agency (i.e. Jewish Family Services or Jewish Family and Children’s Services) which may offer mental health services. Contact your local agency for more information.
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Although “Jewish” is in the name, these services are provided for people of any faith tradition (or no faith tradition)
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Jewish Family Service: www.jewishfamilyservice.org
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Local Jewish Federation
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Your local Jewish Federation may know about Jewish mental health services in your area. Find your local federation.
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Refuat Hanefesh
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The mission of Refuat Hanefesh is to create a Jewish community that is more aware, respectful, and empathetic to people living with mental illness. Refuat Hanefesh offers a variety of webpages, blog posts, and other resources.
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Additional Local Jewish Mental Health Resources
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List compiled by the Blue Dove Foundation
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List compiled by OKClarity
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