Best Grassroots Suicide Prevention Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Stay Alive is the household name in grassroots suicide prevention, but it's far from the only option. We track 249+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.

Compare top Grassroots Suicide Prevention Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Stay AliveStay AliveFree4.0★ (9)NoNoMay 2026
2Prevent SuicidePrevent SuicideFreeNoNoMay 2026
31-2-3 Suicide Prevention1-2-3 Suicide PreventionFreeNoYesMay 2026
4Prevent A Suicide: What To SayPrevent A Suicide: What To SayFree1.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
5Cycle Against SuicideCycle Against SuicideFreeNoNoMay 2026
6Prevent Suicide D&GPrevent Suicide D&GFreeNoNoMay 2026
7Operation Reach OutOperation Reach OutFree4.3★ (4)NoNoMay 2026
8Suicide Safety PlanSuicide Safety PlanFree4.6★ (42)NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Grassroots Suicide Prevention

Stay Alive#1

Stay Alive by Grassroots Suicide Prevention

Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.0(9 ratings)
Free
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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.

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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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
5
Cycle Against Suicide
Cycle Against Suicide
Cycle Against Suicide
It’s OK not to feel OK
Free
📚 Education
(0)
6
Prevent Suicide D&G
Prevent Suicide D&G
Prevent Suicide D&G
PS Dumfries & Galloway
Free
📚 Education
(0)
7
Operation Reach Out
Operation Reach Out
Operation Reach Out
by The Guidance Group Inc.
Free

This app provides resources and guidance for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts and for those concerned about loved ones. It offers a personal help center with customizable contacts and educational video vignettes on suicide prevention and support.

Personalized help center with crisis contactsPre-loaded suicide prevention hotline numbersVideo vignettes for suicidal individuals
💪 Health & Fitness
(4)
free
8
Suicide Safety Plan
Suicide Safety Plan
Suicide Safety Plan
Stay safe during a crisis
Free

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.

Customizable warning signsCoping strategiesDistraction techniques
🏥 Medical
(42)
free
9
LivingWorks Connect
LivingWorks Connect
LivingWorks Connect
Connecting to Safety
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
10
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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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
12
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
13
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
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Hard Hat Help
Hard Hat Help
Hard Hat Help
by PROFESSIONAL STAFFING SOLUTIONS, LLC
Free

This application provides a widely recognized and evidence-supported tool for assessing suicide risk. It guides users through a series of questions to help identify potential risks and suggests appropriate next steps, such as mental health referrals.

Evidence-supported suicide risk assessmentSimple question-based interfaceGlobal usability
🏥 Medical
(11)
free
15
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
16
A Friend Asks
A Friend Asks
A Friend Asks
From The Jason Foundation
Free

Learn how to recognize and respond to a friend who may be considering suicide. Access warning signs, helpful actions, and immediate contact information for support.

Recognize suicide warning signsLearn do's and don'tsAccess National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
💪 Health & Fitness
(8)
free
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Suicide? Help! Tayside
Suicide? Help! Tayside
Suicide? Help! Tayside
by John-Paul Thain
Free

This app provides critical information and resources for individuals contemplating suicide or concerned about others. It offers guidance on seeking help, recognizing warning signs, and details local support services. A key feature is the Safety Plan tool to help users navigate difficult periods.

Suicide prevention informationHow to get helpSigns to look for in others
📚 Education
(1)
free
18
RPD Resources
RPD Resources
RPD Resources
by Ridgeland Police Department
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)
19
Columbia Protocol VA DOC
Columbia Protocol VA DOC
Columbia Protocol VA DOC
by PROFESSIONAL STAFFING SOLUTIONS, LLC
Free
🏥 Medical
(0)
20
IASR/AFSP Conference
IASR/AFSP Conference
IASR/AFSP Conference
IASR 2025
Free
🏥 Medical
(0)

FAQ about Grassroots Suicide Prevention

What are the best grassroots suicide prevention apps for iPhone?
Stay Alive tops our grassroots suicide prevention apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.0-star average from 9 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top grassroots suicide prevention apps we rank are free to download, including Stay Alive and Prevent Suicide.
Stay Alive has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 249+ grassroots suicide prevention apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Stay Alive is a pocket suicide prevention resource designed for the UK. It provides useful information and tools to help individuals stay safe during a crisis, whether they are experiencing suicidal thoughts or are concerned about someone else.
Key features include 'Find Help Now' for quick access to UK crisis support services, 'LifeBox' to store positive memories, a customisable 'Safety Plan', a 'Wellness Plan' for positive thoughts, 'Reasons For Living' reminders, and guidance for those worried about someone else. It also debunks common myths about suicide.