For loss survivors

After a loss to suicide.

If you have lost a loved one to suicide, the grief is complex and can feel isolating. You are not alone. There are verified organizations and communities built by and for loss survivors to help you navigate what comes next.

Verified resources for loss survivors

AFSP — Suicide Loss Support

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention provides resources for the newly bereaved, a support group directory, and the Survivor Day program.

Find support

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Alliance of Hope

A leading digital community for suicide loss survivors, offering a moderated 24/7 forum, resources, and support groups.

Visit Alliance of Hope

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TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)

Specialized support for those grieving the loss of a military service member or veteran, including suicide loss.

Military loss support

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Friends for Survival

A national outreach organization for those who are grieving a suicide death of family or friends.

Learn more

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Recommended books

Reading recommendations for navigating the complex grief and practical steps following a loss to suicide.

How to Carry What Can't Be Fixed: A Journal for Grief

by Megan Devine LPC

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After Suicide Loss: Coping with Your Grief

by Ph.D Jack Jordan, Ph.D. Bob Baugher

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Bruised and Wounded: Struggling to Understand Suicide

by Ronald Rolheiser

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Saving Ourselves from Suicide — Before and After: How to Ask for Help, Recognize Warning Signs, and Navigate Grief View on Amazon

It's OK That You're Not OK: Meeting Grief and Loss in a Culture That Doesn't Understand

by Megan Devine

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