Best Grassroots Suicide Prevention Apps

211+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated May 2026

Suicide Safety Plan is the household name in grassroots suicide prevention, but it's far from the only option. We track 211+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Top Picks for Grassroots Suicide Prevention

Suicide Safety Plan#1

Suicide Safety Plan by Inquiry Health LLC

Stay safe during a crisis
Editor's Choice
🏥 Medical
4.6(43 ratings)
Free
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This app helps individuals manage suicidal thoughts by creating a personalized safety plan. It guides users through identifying warning signs, coping strategies, and support networks. Emergency resources are readily available for immediate assistance.

Prevent Suicide#2

Prevent Suicide by John-Paul Thain

Northeast Scotland
Strong Contender
📚 Education
0.0(0 ratings)
Free
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This app offers support and resources for individuals affected by suicide in Northeast Scotland. It provides information, contact details for local services, and tools to create a personal safety plan.

More Grassroots Suicide Prevention apps to explore

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Stay Alive
Stay Alive
Stay Alive
by Grassroots Suicide Prevention
Free

A pocket resource for suicide prevention in the UK, offering tools and information for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or supporting someone in crisis. Features include crisis support access, personal safety planning, and resources to help maintain well-being.

Find Help Now crisis supportLifeBox photo/video storageCustomisable Safety Plan
💪 Health & Fitness
(9)
free
5
Suicide Safe by SAMHSA
Suicide Safe by SAMHSA
Suicide Safe by SAMHSA
A Suicide Prevention App
Free

This tool equips healthcare providers with a structured approach to assess and manage patients experiencing suicidal ideation. It offers guidance on communication, next steps, and referrals to treatment and community resources, based on established practice guidelines.

Learn the five steps of the SAFE-T approachDownload resources for offline useStudy interactive sample case studies
🏥 Medical
(7)
free
6
Suicide Lifeguard
Suicide Lifeguard
Suicide Lifeguard
by University of Missouri - St. Louis
Free

This app offers guidance on recognizing suicide warning signs, initiating conversations about suicidal thoughts, and providing appropriate responses and referrals. It includes immediate access to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and specialized resources for various communities.

Recognize suicide warning signsAsk about suicidal thoughtsRespond to suicidal ideation
💪 Health & Fitness
(9)
free
7
1-2-3 Suicide Prevention
1-2-3 Suicide Prevention
1-2-3 Suicide Prevention
by CE Group
Free
📚 Education
(0)
8
Columbia Protocol
Columbia Protocol
Columbia Protocol
by PROFESSIONAL STAFFING SOLUTIONS, LLC
Free

This application provides a standardized tool for assessing suicide risk through a series of questions. It is designed for widespread use to aid in suicide prevention, offering guidance for low or moderate risk responses.

Suicide risk assessmentEvidence-supported toolSimple question series
🏥 Medical
(12)
free
9
Wisdo: Mental Health & Support
Wisdo: Mental Health & Support
Wisdo: Mental Health & Support
24/7 Live chats & help groups
Free

Connect with a supportive community for life's challenges. Find genuine people to share experiences with, whether it's stress, anxiety, or major life events. Get 24/7 support without judgment, and discover connections tailored to your well-being.

Connect with people facing similar challenges24/7 live chats and support groupsJoin anonymously
💪 Health & Fitness
(9.2K)
ad-supported
10
SafeUT
SafeUT
SafeUT
by University of Utah Hospitals and Clinics
Free

This app offers 24/7 crisis counseling and confidential school tip reporting for Utah students, parents, and guardians. Connect with crisis counselors for issues like mental health, grief, or suicidal behavior, or report concerns about bullying and violence.

24/7 crisis counseling accessConfidential school tip reportingSupport for emotional crisis
📚 Education
(392)
free
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The Mighty
The Mighty
The Mighty
Making Health About People
Free

This app is a large online health community offering resources and peer support for various health conditions, including mental health, chronic illness, and neurodiversity. Users can read personal stories, find curated resources, connect with others in support groups, and share their own experiences.

Read personal health stories and curated resourcesCreate a profile to track interests and connectionsReceive daily affirmations
💪 Health & Fitness
(10K)
free with in-app purchases
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Safety Plan
Safety Plan
Safety Plan
help with suicidal thoughts
Free

This app guides users through creating a personalized safety plan to manage suicidal thoughts and self-harm urges. It offers tools for crisis moments, mood tracking, and access to support resources for individuals and their loved ones.

Step-by-step safety plan creationShareable safety plansCrisis intervention tools
💪 Health & Fitness
(19)
free
13
Prevent A Suicide: What To Say
Prevent A Suicide: What To Say
Prevent A Suicide: What To Say
Send a text, save a life!
Free

This app provides medically approved text messages to help you communicate with someone at risk of suicide. It offers guidance on what to say, ask, and do in critical situations, and supports you in providing help.

Medically approved text messagesGuidance on what to say and askSupport for critical situations
💪 Health & Fitness
(1)
free
14
Say Something SHP
Say Something SHP
Say Something SHP
Anonymous Reporting System
Free

This app provides a secure and anonymous way for students, parents, and community members to report safety concerns. It helps identify individuals at risk of harming themselves or others, enabling timely intervention to prevent violence, suicide, bullying, and self-harm.

Anonymous tip submissionSecure intel upload24/7 crisis center management
📚 Education
(926)
free
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Humans Anonymous
Humans Anonymous
Humans Anonymous
Audio Spaces for Mental Health
Free

Connect anonymously in audio spaces for mental health support. Find communities for various life challenges, share experiences, and receive advice. Prioritize your well-being in a safe, judgment-free environment.

Anonymous audio spacesMental health communitiesWeekly support meetings
💪 Health & Fitness
(4K)
free with in-app purchases
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HarmLess: Self Harm Tracker
HarmLess: Self Harm Tracker
HarmLess: Self Harm Tracker
SH Clean Streak & Calm Urge
Free

This app supports individuals recovering from self-harm by providing tools to track progress, manage urges with healthy alternatives, and deepen self-understanding. It offers courses, guided meditations, and access to professional therapists.

Urge management toolkitSelf-harm-free streak trackingPersonalized journal
💪 Health & Fitness
(8.1K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Prevent Suicide - Highland
Prevent Suicide - Highland
Prevent Suicide - Highland
by John-Paul Thain
Free

This app provides vital information and resources for individuals affected by suicide in the Highland region of Scotland. It offers contact details for local services and allows users to create personalized safety plans.

Suicide prevention informationLocal service contact detailsPersonalized safety plan creation
📚 Education
(0)
free
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Be Safe
Be Safe
Be Safe
Suicide Safety Plan
Free

This free app helps individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts create a personalized safety plan. It allows direct calling of emergency contacts and helplines, and enables sharing the plan via email. The app is based on research by leading experts in suicide prevention.

Create personalized safety plansDirect calling of contacts and helplinesEmail safety plans to support networks
💪 Health & Fitness
(4)
free
19
Don't panic!!!
Don't panic!!!
Don't panic!!!
Depression and panic help
Free

This app provides tools and techniques to manage depression, anxiety, panic attacks, self-harm urges, suicidal thoughts, and eating disorders. It offers interactive exercises, practical advice, and direct access to professional help and crisis hotlines.

Depression management toolsAnxiety and panic relief exercisesSelf-harm coping strategies
💪 Health & Fitness
(62)
free
20
7 Cups: Online Therapy & Chat
7 Cups: Online Therapy & Chat
7 Cups: Online Therapy & Chat
Mental Health Help & Support
Free

Access 24/7 emotional support, professional therapy, and mental health resources. Connect with trained listeners and licensed therapists via text, chat, or video. Engage in community support groups and utilize self-help exercises for anxiety, stress, and depression.

24/7 emotional supportLicensed therapist sessionsTrained listener hotlines
💪 Health & Fitness
(5.5K)
free with in-app purchases