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.
Online Support Group:
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.
In-person Support Group Directories:
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada and China)
- Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide (United Kingdom)
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 One’s 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 Hearts: Support Groups 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.
For Survivors of
Military Loss:
For those who want to start a support group:
Our colleagues at Friends for Survival have compiled a guide for creating a sustainable grief support organization for families and friends after a suicide. You can order your copy here:
