MARK PRATT, Associated Press

BOSTON (AP) — With younger generations using cellphones less for actual conversation and more for text messaging, suicide prevention organizations are setting up ways that let distraught youths seek help that way.

The Massachusetts suicide prevention organization Samaritans is now accepting text messages. Executive Director Steve Mongeau says the new option started this month and is specifically aimed at young people who may feel more comfortable communicating via text.

Suicide is the second leading cause of death among teens and college age young adults.

Organizations around the country have used this text prevention option.  Find the suicide prevention hotline in Kansas communities here.