Grief Support
AFSP Healing ConversationsWere grassroots-meets-science organization with a longstanding dedication to supporting survivors of suicide loss. Our nationwide network of local chapters helps deliver programs like Healing Conversations, which gives those who have lost someone the opportunity to speak with a trained peer, who can share comfort and resources. |
AFSP Suicide Support Group DirectoryAFSP lists U.S. and international support groups for those who have been effected by suicide. |
Adult Suicide Bereavement GroupsSurvivors After Suicide addresses the special needs of people struggling with complex grief, which often accompanies a loved one’s suicide. Co-facilitated by a therapist and a peer who has also lost a loved one to suicide, the groups provide activities and sharing opportunities to help survivors cope with their loss in a positive and productive way. For more information, contact Didi Hirsch’s Suicide Bereavement Services Program Director Rick Mogil at rmogil@didihirsch.org or call (424) 362-2912. |
Caring for Kids After a School ShootingListen well, and help them help each other |
Grief After SuicideThis guide explains that everyone grieves differently and how to cope. |
How Business Leaders Can Support Employees Affected by the Israel-Hamas WarThe war between Israel and Hamas has many people on edge. Some of your employees are likely feeling saddened, shocked, and powerless to help. Images of war may be triggering personal You can help employees feel safe and supported by offering opportunities for discussion, reminding people of available support services, and leading at a difficult time with compassion and empathy. |
Mental Health During Global ConflictPeople across the world may find they struggle with their mental health during times of global conflict. This does not affect only those in active combat — these are humanitarian crises, impacting an entire community or region and beyond. This page addresses how your mental health might be affected by major conflict events like war, terrorism, geopolitical tension, territorial disputes, and political instability. |
On our Sleeves Guide to LossMultiple guides on dealing with loss and grief for children and adults. Resource guides included are: “Helping Grieving Children”, “Processing Grief With Kids”, “Helping Children Cope With Divorce and Separation”, and “How to Talk to Children About Death”. |
Suicide Support GroupsAn online directory to search for suicide support groups in your area. SAVE makes the support group listings directory available as a public service and does not run, recommend, endorse, or fund any of the groups listed. In addition, we do not monitor individual groups and only update information as it is made available to us by the facilitators and /or sponsoring organizations. |
Teen Suicide Bereavement Support GroupsTeens who have experienced the death of someone by suicide receive emotional and therapeutic support from clinicians and other teens in our 8-week grief support groups. Meetings are in small groups, once a week, for 90-minute sessions where they learn healthy stress-management tools and new and creative coping skills to help them deal with their loss. Teen support groups are part of the new Everychild Suicide Prevention Project. For more information on teen suicide bereavement groups, call (424) 362-2911. |
War in Ukraine: How Business Leaders Can Support Employees Affected by the CrisisThe war in Ukraine has many people on edge. Some of your employees are likely feeling saddened, shocked, and powerless to help. Images of war may be triggering personal trauma. These circumstances create the potential for high rates of stress, impacting how your employees show up at work. People with family and friends in Ukraine and Russia may feel an even greater degree of grief and despair. Other workforce groups – including veterans, immigrants and refugees – may experience post-traumatic distress. Some workers may be angry that this war is being treated differently than earlier global conflicts that affected them personally. The source and severity of reactions will differ, but as an employer, this provides the opportunity to show care and concern for workers. |
1-2-1 with Jewel & Aphrah BrokawJewel spoke with her friend and colleague Aphrah Brakow about their individual mental health journeys, grieving processes, being there for your loved ones and more. They were joined by Dr. Blaise of Inspiring Children who provided some clinical wisdom, including an outline of his DBT process and how to assure your therapist is right for you. |
1-2-1 with Laura Berman, David Kessler, Paul DennistonDr. Laura Berman spoke with her friends David Kessler and Paul Denniston about how to navigate grief and loss in healthy ways. |