Anyone who has ever lost a loved one to suicide is considered a survivor of suicide. Being a survivor comes with a vast array of experienced emotions, and the change of life that occurs can feel impossible to deal with. However, there are many resources in print, face-to-face, and via online discussion forums available to assist. You are not alone. We hope, when you are ready, you explore these helpful resources.
Cornerstone of Hope
Located in Independence, OH, Cornerstone assists with grieving from any reason, offers individual counseling, and has a support group for survivors of suicide.
SAVE Grief Support
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) helps people personally cope, gives ideas to help others, offers a grief packet, and lists support groups.
Survivor Outreach Program
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's program helps survivors cope, connect, and heal in time. Peer support volunteers are understanding suicide loss survivors and are available to chat by phone, in person, by video call, or via email.
Books & Resources
The American Association of Suicidology offers multiple resources for survivors: fact sheets, books, how to help a survivor, personal survivor stories, and more.
Helping Survivors of Suicide
When someone you know loses a loved one to suicide, you might wonder what you can do to assist. This helpful guide will provide useful information to get you started.
Loss & Attempt Survivor Resources
If you or someone you know has lost a loved one to suicide, or have a loved one who has attempted suicide, you're not alone. These resources offer tips on taking care of yourself and ways to help others.
Alliance of Hope for Survivors
Designed by survivors for survivors, The Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors provides healing support, including an online forum, for people coping with the shock, grief and complex emotions that accompany the loss.
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