Resources

American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress   www.aaets.org
A multidisciplinary network of professionals who are committed to the advancement of intervention for survivors of trauma.

American Association of Suicidology   www.suicidology.org
"AAS is a membership organization for all those involved in suicide prevention and intervention, or touched by suicide.

Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists     www.atss.info
The Association of Traumatic Stress Specialists (ATSS) has internationally recognized certifications for trauma responders

International Critical Incident Stress Foundation  www.icisf.org
Provides leadership, education, training, consultation, and support services in comprehensive crisis intervention and disaster behavioral health services to the emergency response professions, other organizations, and communities worldwide.

International Mass Fatality Center   www.massfatalities.com
Provides resources to better equip agencies to independently manage a mass fatalities response from onset through recovery, by offering a multifaceted, comprehensive, and sustainable support program of Assessment, Planning, Training, and Exercises for a mass fatalities incident.  

QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer   www.qprinstitute.com
-- 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.

  National Suicide Prevention Lifeline   www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org
 A free, 24-hour hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress.

 IMAlive      Free confidential crisis chat line   www.IMAlive.org

 Hopeline    Suicide prevention website      www.hopeline.com   or dial 988