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Title	Pub. Date
Customized Information Series
	These pages were created to help people recognize and respond to individuals who may be at risk for suicide. Each page was designed for persons in a particular social role (such as coworker) or occupation (such as school health provider or teacher) and includes information on the most likely suicide risk scenarios they may face in this role or occupation.
Risk and protective factors for suicide	2003
	Risk and protective factors are listed, along with a a reference list. This document is from the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention: Goals and Objectives for Action (2001).
Suicide risk and prevention for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth	2008
	This 2008 publication addresses the special concerns related to suicide prevention among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) youth. It summarizes the current state of knowledge about suicidality in this population, and outlines twenty-one recommendations for helping to reduce suicidal behavior among LGBT youth. Includes a resource appendix and an extensive bibliography.
The role of co-workers in preventing suicide (SPRC Customized Information Series)	2013
	This brief sheet provides basic information to help employees recognize and respond to their co-workers who may be suicidal or at high risk. It also contains a list of relevant resource materials and organizations.
The role of corrections professionals in preventing suicide (SPRC Customized Information Series)	2007
	Information for corrections professionals on recognizing and responding to warning signs, resource materials about suicide prevention, including programs and the role of corrections professionals in preventing suicides.
The role of emergency medical services providers in preventing suicide (SPRC Customized Information Series)	2013
	This brief sheet provides basic information to help EMS providers recognize and respond to people who may be suicidal or at high risk. It also contains a list of relevant resource materials and organizations.
The role of faith community leaders in preventing suicide (SPRC Customized Information Series)	2012
	This brief sheet provides basic information to help faith community leaders recognize and respond to people who may be suicidal or at high risk. It also contains a list of relevant resource materials and organizations.
The role of foster parents in preventing suicide (SPRC Customized Information Series)	2010
	Information for foster parents on how to recognize and respond to warning signs for suicide, access help, and build resiliency in youth in foster care. Includes resource list.
The role of high school mental health providers in preventing suicide (SPRC Customized Information Series)	2012
	This page, created for high school mental health providers, contains information on recognizing and responding to warning signs, resource materials about suicide prevention, including programs, as well as other suicide prevention information relevant to school health providers.
The role of high school teachers in preventing suicide (SPRC Customized Information Page)	2012
	From the SPRC Customized Information Series. A page created for high school teachers that contains information on recognizing and responding to warning signs, resource materials about suicide prevention, including programs, as well as other suicide prevention information relevant to teachers.
The role of managers in preventing suicide (SPRC Customized Information Series)	2013
	This brief sheet provides basic information to help managers recognize and respond to their employees who may be suicidal or at high risk. It also contains a list of relevant resource materials and organizations.
The role of suicide survivors in preventing suicide (SPRC Customized Information Series)	2005
	Information for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. Includes information on self-care, helping children cope, and survivor support groups.
The role of teens in preventing suicide (SPRC Customized Information Series)	2005
	Information for teens on warning signs for suicide and how to help themselves as well as their peers.

The SPRC is supported by a grant (1 U79 SM059945) from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). No official endorsement by SAMHSA or DHHS for the information on this web site is intended or should be inferred.

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