American Indians/Alaska Native

Native Youth Crisis Hotline  

1-877-209-1266

Native Americans aged 15-24 years have the highest suicide rate in their age group—more than triple the national average. This toll-free, 24 hour hotline was established to help these youth cope with issues such as suicidality, violence, drug/alcohol abuse, and tobacco addiction. Accessible from the U.S. and Canada.

• Kansas Native American Affairs

• Suicide Prevention Resources for American Indian/Alaska Native Communities

• To Live to See the Great Day that Dawns - Preventing Suicide by American Indian and Alaska Native Youth and Young Adults

• Indian Health Service Suicide Prevention Program

• One Sky Center is a National Resource Center for American Indian and Alaska Native Health, Education and Research. It is dedicated to quality health care across Indian Country.

• National Organization for People of Color Against Suicide. NOPCAS promotes life-affirming strategies that will help to decrease life-threatening behaviors.

• American Association of Suicidology AI Suicide Fact Sheet

• SAMHSA's Tribal Training and Technical Assistance Center - Suicide Prevention Resources

• Center for Native American Youth - Youth Organizations Page

• The Native Wellness Institute exists to promote the well-being of Native people through programs and trainings that embrace the teachings and traditions of our ancestors. 

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: American Indian/Alaska Native Teen Suicide Prevention Free Poster