Have you lost someone in your life to suicide?  Do you feel like no one understands?

We do…

NEED2’s Support Group for Adult Bereaved by Suicide Loss is an opportunity for those who have lost a loved one to suicide to come together. It is a group of caring, compassionate individuals who have all experienced suicide loss. It is a place where we can safely share, listen, grieve, learn about how others are coping and receive mutual support.

Moving through grief usually doesn’t happen quickly or even completely, and you may need company and support along your journey. It can be powerful to connect with other people who have experienced loss due to suicide, and a relief to be able to talk about suicide with people who ‘get it’. A support group can provide a sense of connection—a safe place where everyone can share their experiences and support each other.

Why attend a support group?

Some people who have suffered a loss through suicide attend a support group almost immediately, while others may wait months and even years. Some may attend steadily, others only at ‘hard times’. It may take a few meetings before you become comfortable. You may discover that sharing in a group setting isn’t comfortable for you, or you may learn that everything you’re feeling is “normal”.

 

About Our Support Group

NEED2’s Online Adults Bereaved by Suicide Loss is available to anyone living within British Columbia.  At this time, our meetings are not available to folks residing outside of British Columbia.  The meetings take place Online via Zoom every Second Thursday of the month.

Some people who have suffered a loss through suicide attend a support group almost immediately, while others may wait months and even years. Some may attend steadily, others only at ‘hard times’. It may take a few meetings before you become comfortable. You may discover that sharing in a group setting isn’t comfortable for you, or you may learn that everything you’re feeling is “normal”.

  • How much do I have to share?
  • What happens at a meeting?
  • Is a support group right for me?

If you are interested in learning more about Support for Suicide Loss, please complete and the peer support group facilitator will reply within 5-7 business days. You can also email NEED2 supportgroup@need2.ca for additional information.

 

If you’ve filled out the form and are either waiting to hear back or are waiting for the next support group meeting, you may find the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s tool-kit for people affected by a suicide loss helpful:

https://www.mentalhealthcommission.ca/sites/default/files/2019-03/suicide_loss_toolkit_eng.pdf


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