Please reach out to one of the resources listed below if you see or know of anyone who has any of the following signs or symptoms:

• Talks about committing suicide

• Has trouble eating or sleeping

• Experiences drastic changes in behavior

• Withdraws from friends and/or social activities or hobbies

• Loses interest in hobbies, school or personal appearance

• Gives away prized possessions

• Appears to be "saying goodbye"

• Has attempted suicide

• Takes unnecessary risks

• Is suffering as the result of recent loss

• Has a preoccupation with death and dying

• Signs of depression

Signs of depression in teens

• Sad, anxious or "empty" mood

• Declining school performance

• Loss of pleasure/interest in social and sports activities

• Sleeping too much or too little

• Changes in weight or appetite

Steps teens can take to help their friends

• Take your friend's actions seriously

• Encourage your friend to seek help

• Talk to an adult.  Don't be alone in helping your friend

Child Guidance Center
Northeast Parent and Child Society
530 Franklin Street Schenectady, NY  12304
Phone:  518-381-8911
Contact:  Joe Gallagher, Director

Ellis Hospital
1101 Nott Street
Schenectady, NY  12308
Crisis Center
Phone:  518-243-4306
Outpatient Service
243-1300 - Dr. Stephonie

Family and Child Service of Schenectady Inc.
Counseling Program
246 Union St.
Schenectady, NY  12305
Phone:  518-393-1369
Fax:  518-393-3601
Contact:  Maria Sunukjian, Executive Director

Haven Grief Counseling Center
Grieving Children's Program
703 Union St.
Schenectady, NY  12305
Phone:  518-370-1666
Fax:  518-370-1917

BOCES-CAPIT
518-464-3944
Contact:  Laura Combs

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention,
Capital Region Chapter
P.O. Box 2143 Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Contact: Mary Jean Coleman, Regional Director/ National Director of Field Programs Phone: (518) 899-0021
Contact: Marisa LaFrance, Area Director Phone: (518) 289-5183

• Kids Health: About Teen Suicie

• National Association of School Psychologists: School Safety and Crisis

• Teen Suicide

If you're feeling lost, desperate, or alone or ifyou have a friend who you think needs help, please call the number below. Please put these number in your cell phone today.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
1-800-273-TALK. Help is available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.

• Child Guidance Center:(518) 381-8911

• Samaritans Suicide
  Prevention Center
  During the day or early evening hours at
  518-689-4673.

Please tell your child if they need support at anytime to visit their guidance counselors or any adult that they trust.