Resources
LOSS provides support for people coping with the shock, grief, and complex emotions that often accompany the loss of a loved one to suicide. We want you to know you are not alone and that we care.
IF YOU ARE A SURVIVOR
For New Survivors
One’s survivor story is personal and finding their way to hope and healing will take time. Here you will find resources to help survivors through this life-changing time.
Connect With Other Survivors
Part of knowing that you’re not alone is meeting other suicide loss survivors. Support groups and the weekly gathering groups offer in person and virtual opportunities.
Companion Program
Support groups aren’t for everyone. Companioning allows you to connect one-on-one with another survivor.
Memory Quilt
The digital memory quilt is a place to share a “patch” in memory of the loved one you’ve lost.
GriefWords Library
Dr. Wolfelt with The Center for Loss & Life Transition is a well-respected author of books and articles about grief.
IF YOU CARE FOR A SURVIVOR
Recommendations for Caregivers
Support after a suicide is key to helping people cope with their grief and integrate their traumatic loss into their lives. Those who come into contact with or provide support to people bereaved by suicide can find resources here.
Tenets for Companioning the Bereaved
Support after a suicide is key to helping people cope with their grief and integrate their traumatic loss into their lives. Those who come into contact with or provide support to people bereaved by suicide can find resources here.
POSTVENTION RESOURCES
What is Postvention?
Postvention describes the specific support needed by suicide loss survivors. A suicide loss survivor is anyone impacted by a suicide loss.
Start a LOSS Team
Launch a LOSS Team in Your Community! A LOSS Team is made up of trained individuals who go to the scene of a suicide to support those left behind.
Additional Resources
View additional local suicide grief support, grief resources, and suicide awareness.
