SPAN USA
www.spanusa.org
The Suicide Prevention Action Network (SPAN USA) is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated
to preventing suicide through public education and awareness, community action and
federal, state and local grassroots advocacy. The organization was founded in 1996
by Gerald and Elsie Weyrauch of Marietta, Georgia, survivors of the suicide of their
34-year-old physician daughter, Terri. Their goal was to create a way for survivors
of suicide - those who have lost someone to suicide - to transform their grief into
positive action to prevent future tragedies.
Yellow Ribbon Program
www.yellowribbon.org
Yellow Ribbon is a community-based program that empowers and educates professionals,
adults and youth. This is a program of people helping people. Our donations are
from supporters in communities.
Out of the Darkness Walk
www.outofthedarkness.org
Out of the Darkness Community Walks benefit the American Foundation for Suicide
Prevention (AFSP), you will be walking with thousands of people nationwide to raise
money for AFSP's vital research and education programs to prevent suicide and save
lives, increase national awareness about depression and suicide, and assist survivors
of suicide loss. AFSP funds research aimed at improving our understanding of suicide
and ways to prevent it as well as educational activities to increase awareness about
prevention, warning signs and the psychiatric illnesses that can lead to suicide.
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention
service available to anyone in suicidal crisis.
If you need help, please dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You will be routed
to the closest possible crisis center in your area.