If a person is contemplating suicide, the first thing he needs is somebody who listens to and understands him. Offering help directly usually doesn't make any sense because he sees no reason for staying alive ("nobody understands me", "I'm so alone" etc). I don't know how much time and energy you want to put into this but unless he feels you understand him, he probably won't take any advice seriously. Invite him to this forum to discuss his problems?
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