We do not provide crisis counseling.  If you or someone you know are feeling suicidal, please call 1-800-273-TALK(8255) now.  It is a 24-hour crisis-line devoted specifically to suicide and it connects you to someone in your local area.  Again, 1-800-273-TALK(8255).

Welcome to our web site!  Here, you will find the latest information about our organization and resources related to suicide awareness and prevention education, policy, and support for survivors in Michigan and beyond.  Click here to view and print our informational brochure.  This web site will continue to evolve over time so visit often.

Mission

We started more than 25 years ago as the Michigan Association of Suicidology (MAS), the Michigan chapter of the American Association of Suicidology (AAS). Our mission is to:

• Reduce the number of suicides and attempts in the state,

• Support those left behind (survivors), and

• Reduce the stigma associated with mental illness and suicide. 

MASP also maintains alliances with other organizations that share our mission and we continue to support current efforts to implement Michigan's suicide prevention plan.

Why?

• Over 33,000 Americans (including 1,000 in Michigan) kill themselves every year.

• Another estimated 5 million Americans attempt to end their lives but actual numbers may be even higher.

• Suicide is one of the leading causes of death in the United States, especially for youth and the elderly.

• Each death by suicide leaves behind an estimated 6-10 survivors, which amounts to as many as 330,000 in the U.S. (including 10,000 in Michigan) every year.

• Surviving family and friends not only suffer the trauma of losing a loved one to suicide, but are at higher risk themselves of attempting suicide and developing other emotional problems.

• Most suicidal people desperately want to live, but can't see alternative solutions to their problems.

• Some suicidal persons show signs of their intentions, but people may not be aware of the significance of these warnings or know how to react to them.

Looking for more suicide statistics? - Click the Links button above and then look under Suicide to find organizations (*) that publish more detailed reports.

Quick Links:

• ASIST Trainings

• Clinical Core Trainings

• MiSPC

• SPRC Weekly Spark

• State Plan

• State Quilt

• Suicide Prevention Coalitions

• Survivor Support Groups

Want to add your event to our calendar? - Please e-mail your request to us (subject: new MASP Calendar entry) along with a brief description and details. However, please know that we may not re-post your attachments to our web site, calendar, blog or Yahoo! Group.

         MASP, P.O. Box 0546, Allen Park, MI, 48101-0546, (734) 624-8328, masponweb@ymail.com

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Last Updated: 3/28/2010