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Through our Public Awareness & Suicide Prevention Education intiatives, SPAN USA has published several resources that can be helpful for those seeking information about suicide and community suicide prevention projects. Most publications are available for free download using the links below, and others are also available for purchase (in both small and bulk orders) online through our Marketplace. Please call our office at (202) 449-3600 if you have any questions.
SPAN USA's Publications currently available
Brochures
Ask and You Will Receive - A Fundraising Guide for Suicide Prevention Advocates
Produced by SPAN USA in collaboration with SPRC, this guide will help you think through your approach, select a strategy, and get started on a fundraising campaign. Printed copies are also available for a nominal purchase price online.
The Basics: Facilitating a Suicide Survivors Support Group
Written by Linda Flatt, SPAN USA National Advisory Council Member, this 96-page guide provides group planning suggestions, multiple handouts and resources which can be used by group facilitators, and reflections from a survivor perspective. Printed copies are also available for a nominal purchase price online.
Guide to Engaging the Media in Suicide Prevention
This 44-page guide produced by SPAN USA in collaboration with the SPRC teaches you how to serve as an effective media spokesperson and how to generate media coverage to create awareness of suicide prevention. Printed copies are also available for a nominal purchase price online.
Help at Hand: Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss - A Guide for Funeral Directors
This guide produced by SPAN USA in collaboration with SPRC provides funeral directors with specific practical information about working with suicide survivors. Hard copies are available through the SAMHSA Clearinghouse. Click here to order
Population-Based Fact Sheets
SPAN USA and SPRC have developed fact sheets for the following populations: Asian American/Pacific Islanders, Black/African Americans, Hispanics and American Indian/Alaska Natives.
SPAN USA's Network Newsletter
This quarterly newsletter is designed to keep SPAN USA's network of advocates, survivors, mental health and public health professional up-to-date with the latest news, public policy updates, and survivor stories. These newsletters are available for free download through our archives, or are provided via hard copy to those who give a financial donation to support our work.
Substance Abuse and Suicide Prevention: Evidence & Implications
White Paper written by former SPAN USA Executive Director, Jerry Reed, on the connections between substance abuse and suicide.
Suicide Prevention & Mood Disorders
This booklet produced by SPAN USA and in collaboration with the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is one of our most popular resources. This 16-page booklet describes in simple, easy-to-understand language the basics of suicidal behavior, what to do if you are feeling suicidal, and what you can do if you know someone else who is considering suicide. This booklet is only available through our Marketplace.
Suicide Prevention: Prevention Effectiveness & Evaluation
A booklet designed to help readers understand the importance of applying the principles of prevention effectiveness and incorporating evaluation into program planning and implementation.
Support Groups for Suicide Survivors: Results of SPAN USA's Survey
SPAN USA conducted a survey of leaders of support groups for persons bereaved by suicide. A summary of results is provided.