Grief Resources
A loss from suicide is different and can be more complicated to navigate than other types of death. We know that largely due to stigma, people may react differently to suicide loss compared to another type of death. Some may avoid the topic, or the grieving person altogether, because they feel uncomfortable or unsure what to say. Below you will find resources intended to shed light on, and hold space for, those dealing with the complex grief that can come from a loss from a suicide.
Local Grief Resources
Dougy Center offers a wide range of resources for people of all ages who are grieving a death. To learn more, click here.
- To find a support group in the Portland, OR area, please click here.
- For resources specific to loss from a suicide, please click here.
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National Grief Resources
Healing Conversations is a one-time visit (phone, virtual, in-person) that connects those who have lost someone to suicide with trained volunteers who are also survivors of suicide loss. The goal of this connection is to help recent survivors navigate this challenging journey by offering support, connection and resources.
To request a visit, please click here.
AFSP lists suicide loss support groups as a public service to loss survivors. AFSP does not run, recommend, endorse or fund any of the groups listed.
Input your zip code to locate support groups in your area. To access this resource, please click here.
In partnership with those with lived experienced related to a loss from a suicide, AFSP created a resource and healing guide highlighting many different topics. These range from navigating your own grief, talking about grief with those close to you, hearing other's stories, helping children cope, and much more.
Created by those with lived experience related to suicide loss, this nonprofit organization provides healing support and other services for people who are coping with loss from suicide.
Resources for suicide loss survivors including support groups and empathetic and practical assistance for loss survivors.