Find a Support Group
Suicide loss survivors share a singular bond. Although each of our situations is unique, we tend to experience similar feelings, questions, and stages of grief. Support groups provide a good opportunity to meet others who understand and can result in deep friendships.
Support Groups Offered by Alliance of Hope
Our Online Community Forum
Thousands of suicide 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 moderators.
Healing Hearts: for Grieving Mothers
These support groups for mothers who have lost children to suicide are designed to offer friendship, guidance, and hope after heartbreaking loss. Groups are small, private, and led by experienced facilitators who are experts in the field of suicide loss.
Surviving & Beyond: for Grieving Dads
This 8-session online support group is designed to give grieving dads a way to connect and discuss topics that make a difference for them in the aftermath of loss.
Finding Your Way: for Women Who Have Lost Husbands or Partners to Suicide
This 8-session online support group offers grieving women a way to connect with each other and with others who have already traveled a similar grief journey. It is designed to offer friendship, wisdom, and guidance for those whose lives have been suddenly altered.
Healing Together: for Grieving Parents of LGBTQIA+ Children
This support group is designed to offer friendship, guidance, and hope after a heartbreaking loss. Groups are small, private, and led by experienced facilitators who are fellow survivors of suicide loss. This is a place where you can speak your child’s name and share your story without judgment.
Other Resources
For Survivors of Military Loss
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
Support Group Directories
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada and China)
Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (United Kingdom)