Support Group Meetings
In our meetings, we share our struggles with grief after a suicide death. We can help each other by listening, without judging, and by sharing our own grief experiences. Our meetings are peer support, not therapy sessions.
Also, we do not share the specific details of how our loved one died, as this has the potential to traumatize other group members. If you need to talk about this, please call our office and talk with us one-on-one.
Our virtual and in-person meetings are 90 minutes.
Having Trouble Coping?
The 988 Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7 in the United States. DIAL " 988 "
Virtual Support Group Meetings
Pre-registration required.
Same-day registration closes at 9am PT / 10am MT / 11am CT / 12 noon ET
Grieving Men Group (first Tuesday)
Grieving Moms #1 Group (first Thursday)
Grieving Moms #1 Group (first Thursday)
Tuesday, September 3
6pm PT / 7pm MT / 8pm CT / 9pm ET
This virtual meeting is just for men, with any type of loss by suicide.
Grieving Moms #1 Group (first Thursday)
Grieving Moms #1 Group (first Thursday)
Grieving Moms #1 Group (first Thursday)
Thursday, September 5
6:30pm PT / 7:30pm MT / 8:30pm CT / 9:30pm ET
*This virtual meeting is for mothers who have lost a child. We have a special breakout room for moms who have lost their only child.*
Open Group (second Monday)
Grieving Moms #1 Group (first Thursday)
Spouse & Partner Group (second Thursday)
Monday, September 9
3pm PT / 4pm MT / 5pm CT / 6pm ET
*This virtual meeting is open to all loss survivors.*
Special loss breakout rooms available.
Spouse & Partner Group (second Thursday)
Spouse & Partner Group (second Thursday)
Spouse & Partner Group (second Thursday)
Thursday, September 12
6pm PT / 7pm MT / 8pm CT / 9pm ET
*This virtual meeting is for anyone who have lost a spouse or partner.*
Open Group (third Wednesday)
Spouse & Partner Group (second Thursday)
Grieving Moms #2 Group (third Thursday)
Wednesday, September 18
4pm PT / 5pm MT / 6pm CT / 7pm ET
*This virtual meeting is open to all loss survivors.*
Special loss breakout rooms available.
Grieving Moms #2 Group (third Thursday)
Spouse & Partner Group (second Thursday)
Grieving Moms #2 Group (third Thursday)
Thursday, September 19
3pm PT / 4pm MT / 5pm CT / 6pm ET
*This virtual meeting is for mothers who have lost a child. We have a special breakout room for moms who have lost their only child.*
Open Group (fourth Wednesday)
Down the Road (Closed Group - 8 sessions)
Writing Circle (Closed 6-week Group)
Wednesday, September 25
6pm PT / 7pm MT / 8pm CT / 9pm ET
*This virtual meeting is open to all loss survivors.*
Special loss breakout rooms available.
Writing Circle (Closed 6-week Group)
Down the Road (Closed Group - 8 sessions)
Writing Circle (Closed 6-week Group)
Wednesday, November 6
**Registration Open**
3pm PT / 4pm MT / 5pm CT / 6pm ET
A virtual 6-week closed group, open to all loss survivors.
We will be writing about our grief using thoughtful prompts.
Limited to 10 participants. Attendance at the first session is mandatory. No prior writing experience required.
Dates: 11/6, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4, 12/11, 12/18
Program Cost: $120 per person
Down the Road (Closed Group - 8 sessions)
Down the Road (Closed Group - 8 sessions)
Down the Road (Closed Group - 8 sessions)
A virtual closed group for suicide loss survivors who have lost a loved one 2+ years ago.
**Registration Open** Our program will be following Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D.'s Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing your Heart.
Eight (8) sessions: 9/11, 9/18, 10/2, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13, 11/20, 12/4
(Jan 8, 2025: Free 30-day follow up)
Time: 11am PT / 12pm MT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET
First session is 2 hours, each following session is 90 minutes
Limited to 14 participants. Attendance at the first session is mandatory. A brief intake registration conversation is required.
Program Cost: $250 per person
In-Person Support Group Meetings
Pre-registration required.
Same-day registration closes at 9am PT / 10am MT / 11am CT / 12 noon ET
Cameron Park, CA (second Tuesday)
Cameron Park, CA (second Tuesday)
Cameron Park, CA (second Tuesday)
Tuesday, September 10
6:30pm PT
*This in-person meeting is open to all loss survivors.*
Modesto, CA (third Monday)
Cameron Park, CA (second Tuesday)
Cameron Park, CA (second Tuesday)
Monday, September 16
7pm PT
*This in-person meeting is open to all loss survivors.*
Modesto, CA (fourth Tuesday)
Cameron Park, CA (second Tuesday)
Modesto, CA (fourth Tuesday)
Tuesday, September 24
12:00 noon PT
*This in-person meeting is open to all loss survivors.*
Legacy Survivors - Utah Chapter, UT - 2nd Wednesdays @ 6:00pm MT
- Dates: Sept 11, October 9, Nov 13, Dec 11
- Call our office 916-392-0664 for meeting address.
Additional Support Resources
The Alliance of Hope Community Forum
Thousands of loss survivors come together in our online forum to exchange information, understanding, and hope. This healing space, available 24/7, is moderated by a mental health counselor and trained volunteers.
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (T.A.P.S.)
TAPS has supported thousands of survivors of military suicide loss by offering them hope, healing, and renewed opportunities for personal growth. If you’ve lost a military loved one to suicide, you've come to the right place. We've got you.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
(United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada and China)
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (United Kingdom)
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