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 National Suicide Prevention 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
Open Group (second Monday)
Open Group (fourth Wednesday)
Open Group (third Wednesday)
Monday, October 9
3:00pm PT / 4:00pm MT / 5:00pm CT / 6:00pm ET
*This virtual meeting is open to all loss survivors.*
Open Group (third Wednesday)
Open Group (fourth Wednesday)
Open Group (third Wednesday)
Wednesday, October 18
4:00pm PT / 5:00pm MT / 6:00pm CT / 7:00pm ET
*This virtual meeting is open to all loss survivors.*
Open Group (fourth Wednesday)
Open Group (fourth Wednesday)
Grieving Moms Group #1 (first Thursday)
Wednesday, October 25
7:00pm PT / 8:00pm MT / 9:00pm CT / 10:00pm ET
*This virtual meeting is open to all loss survivors.*
Grieving Moms Group #1 (first Thursday)
Spouse & Partner Group (second Thursday)
Grieving Moms Group #1 (first Thursday)
Thursday, October 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.*
Grieving Moms Group #2 (third Thursday)
Spouse & Partner Group (second Thursday)
Spouse & Partner Group (second Thursday)
Thursday, October 19
3:00pm PT / 4:00pm MT / 5:00pm CT / 6:00pm 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.*
Spouse & Partner Group (second Thursday)
Spouse & Partner Group (second Thursday)
Spouse & Partner Group (second Thursday)
Thursday, October 12
6:00pm PT / 7:00pm MT / 8:00pm CT / 9:00pm ET
*This virtual meeting is for anyone who have lost a spouse or partner.*
Grieving Men Group (first Tuesday)
Grieving Men Group (first Tuesday)
Grieving Men Group (first Tuesday)
Tuesday, October 3
5:30pm PT / 6:30pm MT / 7:30pm CT / 8:30pm ET
This virtual meeting is just for men, with any type of loss by suicide.
Writing Circle (coming soon)
Grieving Men Group (first Tuesday)
Grieving Men Group (first Tuesday)
October TBA
A new virtual 4-week closed group meeting. Writing prompts will be provided. This Writing Circle will be limited to 15 participants.
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)
Carmichael / Sacramento, CA (third Tuesday)
Carmichael / Sacramento, CA (third Tuesday)
Tuesday, October 10
6:30pm PT
*This in-person meeting is open to all loss survivors.*
Carmichael / Sacramento, CA (third Tuesday)
Carmichael / Sacramento, CA (third Tuesday)
Carmichael / Sacramento, CA (third Tuesday)
Tuesday, October 17
7:00pm PT
*This in-person meeting is open to all loss survivors.*
Lincoln, CA (second Thursday)
Carmichael / Sacramento, CA (third Tuesday)
Lincoln, CA (second Thursday)
Thursday, October 12
6:00pm PT
*This in-person meeting is open to all loss survivors.*
Modesto, CA (third Monday)
Rohnert Park, CA (second Wednesday)
Lincoln, CA (second Thursday)
Monday, October 16
7:00pm PT
*This in-person meeting is open to all loss survivors.*
Rohnert Park, CA (second Wednesday)
Rohnert Park, CA (second Wednesday)
Rohnert Park, CA (second Wednesday)
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
7:00pm PT
*This in-person meeting is open to all loss survivors.*
Yuba City, CA (fourth Tuesday)
Rohnert Park, CA (second Wednesday)
Rohnert Park, CA (second Wednesday)
Tuesday, October 24
6:30pm PT
*This in-person meeting is open to all loss survivors.*
Legacy Survivors - Utah Chapter, UT - 2nd Wednesdays @ 6:00pm MT
- Dates: October 11, November 8, December 13
- 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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