​Suicide Prevention Resources:

​​National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:  https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention:  https://afsp.org

National Institute of Mental Health:  https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/suicide-prevention/index.shtml

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration:  https://www.samhsa.gov/suicide-prevention

Center for Disease Control and Prevention:  https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/suicide/index.html

US Department of Veteran Affairs:  https://www.mentalhealth.va.gov/suicide_prevention/

OLOL Emergency:  (225) 271-6000

Baton Rouge Intervention Center: (225) 924-3900

National Suicide Prevention Hotline:  (available 24/7)  1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-273-8255.  Press 1 to talk to someone.

National Hopeline Network:  (available 24/7)  1-800-SUICIDE or 1-800-784-2433

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All of our staff have favorite books,  blogs, and podcasts that have offered insight to them and help for clients. Here are some recommendations and additional information below: ​​

The Body Keep the Score by Bessell van der Kolk

Widen the Window by Dr.  Elizabeth Stanley
Once a Warrior Always a Warrior by Charles W. Hope, MD
Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma by Peter A Levine