Offering Help After A Suicide Death
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FRIENDS FOR SURVIVAL
We are a non-profit bereavement outreach organization available to those who are grieving a suicide death of family or friends.
We also assist professionals who work with those who are grieving a suicide tragedy.
Since 1983, Friends for Survival has provided compassionate peer support services to those grieving a suicide loss, organized by survivors for survivors.
All staff and volunteers have been directly impacted by a suicide death.
WHAT WE OFFER
We provide a variety of peer support services that comfort, encourage and educate those in grief from a suicide loss.
- Monthly meetings of grief support
- Free monthly Comforting Friends eNewsletter
- Comprehensive list of resources and reference library and webinars.
Our caring support helps bridge the gap between deep grief and the possibility of hope. Those newly bereaved can lean on the strength of others who have walked this difficult path after suicide loss.
988 Lifeline
If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.
The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7/365. Your conversations are free and confidential.
Dial 988
What helps?
Friends for Survival offers a variety of peer support services that comfort, encourage and educate those in grief after a suicide loss. We want to know what's important to you. Please take a moment to share (your responses are anonymous and may be shared on our website and in our newsletter).
LEGAL DISCLAIMER:
Information on this website is NOT a substitute for professional care.
Our information is designed to be used as peer support and may be used in conjunction with professional care.
You may want to contact your local crisis hotline, community mental health center, private practitioner or clergy.
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