International. 35 chapters. Founded 1980. Mutual support for those who have lost a loved one through suicide. Information, referrals, phone support and chapter development guidelines on-line. Speakers on suicide bereavement. Write: Heartbeat 2015 Devon St. Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Voice: 719-596-2575 Website: http://heartbeatsurvivorsaftersuicide.org E-mail: archlj@msn.com Verified: 10/10/2008
Resource. Founded 1987. Provides state-by-state directory of survivor support groups for families and friends who have lost someone to suicide. Training programs available to start similar groups. Write: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 120 Wall St., 22nd Floor New York, NY 10005 Voice: 1-888-333-2377 or 212-363-3500 ext. 10 Fax: 212-363-6237 Website: http://www.afsp.org E-mail: inquiry@afsp.org Verified: 10/10/2008
National. 350 affiliated groups. Referrals to local support groups for survivors of suicide nationwide. Directory of groups ($15). Newsletter, pamphlets and brochures available for a fee. Book available on starting self-help groups ($30). Write: American Association of Suicidology 5221 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 2nd Floor Washington, DC 20015 Voice: 202-237-2280 Fax: 202-237-2282 Website: http://www.suicidology.org E-mail: info@suicidology.org Verified: 10/10/2008
Online. Founded 1998. Support for parents whose sons and daughters have died by suicide. Annual retreat. Offers private chatroom, e-mail discussion group and listserv. Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/parentsofsuicides E-mail: arlynsmom@bellsouth.net Verified: 10/20/2008
Online. Founded 1998. Provides online support to survivors of suicide. Offers moderated e-mail mailing list, chatroom, retreats and various memorial projects. Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/FFofSuicides E-mail: arlynsmom@bellsouth.net Verified: 10/20/2008
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