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 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 Assoc. 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://www.pos-ffos.com
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://www.pos-ffos.com
E-mail: arlynsmom@bellsouth.net
Verified: 10/20/2008
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