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 90-minute meetings are peer support, not therapy sessions.

Our team of trained facilitators are all long-term suicide loss survivors. We truly understand the pain of losing someone we love to suicide. See our team and bios at the bottom of this page.

We will navigate this journey together -- it is important to know that you are not alone.

Having Trouble Coping?

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Our Support Group Meeting guidelines:

Welcome to our suicide loss peer support group. We are sorry for the losses that brought each of us here. Here are our meeting guidelines:

As a peer support group, we ask everyone to engage and share. The healing value of the group is directly related to how much each person participates. We do recognize that there may be moments when someone is unable to talk and needs to pass.
We recognize that each of us has lost someone to suicide and respect that we are in different places in our grief. Each person’s grief journey is unique. There’s no right or wrong way to grieve.
We ask you not to share the specific method of your loved one’s death. If you would like to talk about the specifics, please call our office for a one-on-one conversation of support.
In an effort to create a safe and connected space, we expect everyone to appear on camera when we go into breakout rooms.
We ask that each of us be fully present, give yourself this gift of time and healing. Find a quite spot with privacy. Put aside distractions.
Share, listen, ask questions and support one another as your comfort allows. Please allow space for each person to share and avoid monopolizing the conversation or interrupting each other.
We respect everyone’s religious, spiritual, or cultural beliefs…while endorsing none.
Everything that we hear and talk about in the group is confidential.
The use of recording equipment of any kind is strictly prohibited.

Grieving Moms Group (first Thursday)

Spouse & Partner Group (second Thursday)

Grieving Moms Group (first Thursday)

Thursday, May 1

6:30pm PT / 7:30pm MT / 8:30pm CT / 9:30pm ET

*This virtual meeting is for mothers who have lost a child. Special breakout room for moms who have lost their only child.*

Meeting Cost: Free

Grieving Men Group (first Tuesday)

Spouse & Partner Group (second Thursday)

Grieving Moms Group (first Thursday)

Tuesday, May 6

6pm PT / 7pm MT / 8pm CT / 9pm ET

*This virtual meeting is just for men, with any type of loss by suicide.*

Meeting Cost: Free

Spouse & Partner Group (second Thursday)

Thursday, May 8

6pm PT / 7pm MT / 8pm CT / 9pm ET

*This virtual meeting is for anyone who have lost a spouse or partner.*

Meeting Cost: Free

Open Group (second Monday)

Writing Circle Reconnect (third Thursday)

Spouse & Partner Group (second Thursday)

Monday, May 12

3pm PT / 4pm MT / 5pm CT / 6pm ET

*This virtual meeting is open to all loss survivors. Special loss breakout rooms available.

Meeting Cost: Free

Open Group (fourth Wednesday)

Writing Circle Reconnect (third Thursday)

Wednesday, April 23

6pm PT / 7pm MT / 8pm CT / 9pm ET

*This virtual meeting is open to all loss survivors. Special loss breakout rooms available.*

Meeting Cost: Free

Writing Circle Reconnect (third Thursday)

Thursday, May 15

3pm PT / 4pm MT / 5pm CT / 6pm ET

Prerequisite: You must have attended one of our prior Writing Circle cohorts.

Reconnect with your fellow Writing Circle group attendees in this monthly virtual drop-in group. We will be writing about our grief using thoughtful prompts.

Monthly Drop-In Fee:

$10 per person

Writing Circle Reconnect (third Thursday)

Thursday, June 19

3pm PT / 4pm MT / 5pm CT / 6pm ET

Prerequisite: You must have attended one of our prior Writing Circle cohorts.

Reconnect with your fellow Writing Circle group attendees in this monthly virtual drop-in group. We will be writing about our grief using thoughtful prompts.

Monthly Drop-In Fee:

$10 per person

Down the Road Reconnect (2nd Wednesday)

Writing Circle Reconnect (third Thursday)

Wednesday, May 14

11am PT / 12pm MT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET

Prerequisite: You must have previously attended one of our Down the Road cohorts.

Reconnect with your fellow Down the Road attendees in this monthly virtual drop-in group.

Monthly Drop-In Fee:

$15 per person

Down the Road Reconnect (2nd Wednesday)

Writing Circle Reconnect (third Thursday)

Down the Road Reconnect (2nd Wednesday)

Wednesday, June 11

11am PT / 12pm MT / 1pm CT / 2pm ET

Prerequisite: You must have previously attended one of our Down the Road cohorts.

Reconnect with your fellow Down the Road attendees in this monthly virtual drop-in group.

Monthly Drop-In Fee:

$15 per person

Closed 8-week Group

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

3pm PT / 4pm MT / 5pm CT / 6pm ET

A virtual 8-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. Weekly email with prompts and resources provided.

Dates: 5/14, 5/21, 5/28, 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/2

Program Cost: $179 per person ($22 per session)

Closed 8-week Group

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

3pm PT / 4pm MT / 5pm CT / 6pm ET

A virtual 8-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. Weekly email with prompts and resources provided.

Dates: 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3

Program Cost: $179 per person ($22 per session)

Closed 8-week Group

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

3pm PT / 4pm MT / 5pm CT / 6pm ET

A virtual 8-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. Weekly email with prompts and resources provided.

Dates: 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5

Program Cost: $179 per person ($22 per session)

Closed 8-week Group

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

3pm PT / 4pm MT / 5pm CT / 6pm ET

A virtual 8-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. Weekly email with prompts and resources provided.

Dates: 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17, 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28

Program Cost: $179 per person ($22 per session)

Closed 8-week Group

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

3pm PT / 4pm MT / 5pm CT / 6pm ET

A virtual 8-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. Weekly email with prompts and resources provided.

Dates: 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/1

Program Cost: $179 per person ($22 per session)

Registration Opens Soon

Sacramento, CA (second Saturday)

Saturday, May 10

10:00 am PT

*This in-person meeting is open to all loss survivors.*

Meeting Cost: Free

Modesto, CA (third Monday)

Sacramento, CA (second Saturday)

Monday, April 21

7pm PT

*This in-person meeting is open to all loss survivors.*

Meeting Cost: Free

Modesto, CA (fourth Tuesday)

Sacramento, CA (second Saturday)

Modesto, CA (fourth Tuesday)

Tuesday, April 22

12:00 noon PT

*This in-person meeting is open to all loss survivors.*

Meeting Cost: Free

Norm & Nancy Andrews

Norm and Nancy lost their 30-year-old son, Eric, in 2015

Certifications:

Support group facilitator, AFSP and NAMI trained

Jaletta Desmond

Norm & Nancy Andrews

Jaletta lost her 17-year-old daughter, Jocelyn, in 2012

Certifications:

Certified Grief Educator (David Kessler grief.com program). Tender Hearts Moderator

Certified Grief Support Specialist (Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison)

Support group facilitator, AFSP and NAMI trained

QPR Gatekeeper Trainer (suicide awareness)

Carol Farrell

Norm & Nancy Andrews

Carol Farrell

Carol lost her only child, 31-year-old son, Bryan, in 2020

Certifications:

Certified Grief Educator (David Kessler grief.com program)

Master Certified Health Coach

Certified Grief Movement Guide

SafeTalk / QPR trained

Robin Goudy

Norm & Nancy Andrews

Carol Farrell

Robin lost her 22-year-old son, Evan, in 2014

Certifications:

Certified Grief Support Specialist (Univ. of

Wisconsin-Madison)

Support Group facilitator, AFSP & Coping After Suicide, LLC trained

PULSE Task Force- Cumberland/Perry Counties (Preventing Unnecessary Loss Through Suicide Education)

Patty Graham

Patty lost her 41-year-old son, Mike, in 2017

Certifications:

Certified Grief Educator (David Kessler grief.com program)

Certified Grief Informed Professional Evergreen Certification

Certified Reiki practitioner (Level 2)

Retired family nurse practitioner and nurse educator

Kim Herd

Patty Graham

Kim lost her 48-year-old fiancé, David, in 2019

Certifications:

Certified Grief Educator (David Kessler grief.com program)

Yoga Alliance YTT 200 hour

Ian Howard

Patty Graham

Jen Matoney

Ian lost his dad, Charles, in 2003

Certifications:

LCSW #115322,

B.S. California State University, Sacramento | Social Work | 2018

B.S. University of California, San Diego | Psychology | 2013

Jen Matoney

Patty Graham

Jen Matoney

Jen lost her mother, Lynn, in 2000

Certifications:

Associate Director of Programs & Communications for United Suicide Survivors International

Jon Meltzer

Susan Reynolds

Jon lost his 40-year-old son, Robert, in 2010

Certifications:

Certified Grief Educator (David Kessler grief.com program)

Susan Reynolds

Susan lost her 42-year-old cousin, Wesley, in 2017

Certifications:

Certified Grief Educator (David Kessler grief.com program)

Certified Peer Support Specialist (State of Calif.)

SafeTalk / QPR trained

Teri Rose

Susan Reynolds

Tammy Sperr

Teri lost her 23-year-old son, Ryland, in 2018

Certifications:

Certified Grief Educator (David Kessler grief.com program)

Tammy Sperr

Susan Reynolds

Tammy Sperr

Tammy lost her 19-year-old son, Brenden, in 2015

Certifications:

Certified Grief Support Specialist (Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison)

Certified Grief Companion (Alan Wolfelt)

Certified Grief Educator (David Kessler grief.com program)

LivingWorks’ ASIST suicide intervention training

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)

Support Group Meetings

Having Trouble Coping?

Our Support Group Meeting guidelines:

Virtual Drop In Support Group Meetings

Grieving Moms Group (first Thursday)

Spouse & Partner Group (second Thursday)

Grieving Moms Group (first Thursday)

Grieving Men Group (first Tuesday)

Spouse & Partner Group (second Thursday)

Grieving Moms Group (first Thursday)

Spouse & Partner Group (second Thursday)

Spouse & Partner Group (second Thursday)

Spouse & Partner Group (second Thursday)

Open Group (second Monday)

Writing Circle Reconnect (third Thursday)

Spouse & Partner Group (second Thursday)

Open Group (fourth Wednesday)

Writing Circle Reconnect (third Thursday)

Writing Circle Reconnect (third Thursday)

Writing Circle Reconnect (third Thursday)

Writing Circle Reconnect (third Thursday)

Writing Circle Reconnect (third Thursday)

Writing Circle Reconnect (third Thursday)

Writing Circle Reconnect (third Thursday)

Writing Circle Reconnect (third Thursday)

Down the Road Reconnect (2nd Wednesday)

Writing Circle Reconnect (third Thursday)

Writing Circle Reconnect (third Thursday)

Down the Road Reconnect (2nd Wednesday)

Writing Circle Reconnect (third Thursday)

Down the Road Reconnect (2nd Wednesday)

Virtual Closed Support Group Meetings

Closed 8-week Group

Closed 8-week Group

Closed 8-week Group

Closed 8-week Group

Closed 8-week Group

Closed 8-week Group

Closed 8-week Group

Closed 8-week Group

Closed 8-week Group

Closed 8-week Group

Closed 8-week Group

Closed 8-week Group

Closed 8-week Group

Closed 8-week Group

Closed 8-week Group

In-Person Support Group Meetings

Sacramento, CA (second Saturday)

Sacramento, CA (second Saturday)

Sacramento, CA (second Saturday)

Modesto, CA (third Monday)

Sacramento, CA (second Saturday)

Sacramento, CA (second Saturday)

Modesto, CA (fourth Tuesday)

Sacramento, CA (second Saturday)

Modesto, CA (fourth Tuesday)

Meet Our Team of Peer Facilitators

Norm & Nancy Andrews

Norm & Nancy Andrews

Norm & Nancy Andrews

Jaletta Desmond

Norm & Nancy Andrews

Norm & Nancy Andrews

Carol Farrell

Norm & Nancy Andrews

Carol Farrell

Robin Goudy

Norm & Nancy Andrews

Carol Farrell

Patty Graham

Patty Graham

Patty Graham

Kim Herd

Patty Graham

Patty Graham

Ian Howard

Patty Graham

Jen Matoney

Jen Matoney