American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
This well-respected organization funds research, education and treatment programs aimed at the prevention of suicide. The site provides links to research, survivor support, and facts. There is also information about assisted suicide and suicide as it relates to AIDS, Youth, Neurobiology, and Depression.
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SA|VE Suicide Awareness|Voices of Education
The mission of SA\VE is to educate about suicide prevention and to speak for suicide survivors. A winner of numerous web awards, the site offers clear, concise information about the subject. There is a handy Q&A section, booklists with reviews, and information on how to start a support group. They discuss a variety of facts about depression, including misconceptions, symptoms/danger signs, and what to tell children.
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SPAN: Suicide Prevention Advocacy Network
This nonprofit organization hopes to create an effective national suicide prevention strategy. It links the energy of those bereaved by suicide with the expertise of leaders in science, business, government and public service. Their goal is to significantly reduce the national rate of suicide by the year 2010. Check out the Q&A section and News section in particular.
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