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Suicide Loss Survivors Services
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Bereavement Support - National Office Program at The Compassionate Friends
Wixom Site
The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is a national nonprofit, self-help support organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to families grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. There is no religious affiliation and no individual membership fees or dues are charged. All bereaved family members are welcome. Founded in England in 1969, TCF was established in the United States in 1972, with 501(c)(3) not-for-profit...
The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is a national nonprofit, self-help support organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to families grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. There is no religious affiliation and no individual membership fees or dues are charged. All bereaved family members are welcome.
Founded in England in 1969, TCF was established in the United States in 1972, with 501(c)(3) not-for-profit incorporation in 1978, under which provision the organization's more than 650 local chapters also operate. TCF operates as separate entities in at least 30 countries around the world.
Founded in England in 1969, TCF was established in the United States in 1972, with 501(c)(3) not-for-profit incorporation in 1978, under which provision the organization's more than 650 local chapters also operate. TCF operates as separate entities in at least 30 countries around the world.
- Regular meetings of local chapters provide a caring environment in which bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents can work through their grief with the help of others who have been there. Monthly, more than 17,000 attend chapter meetings.
- Outreach is provided to more than 182,000 bereaved family members and professionals each month through chapter newsletters, websites, Facebook Pages, special programs including regional conferences, concurrent walks, phone calls, letters, e-mails, and personal visits.
- Educational information on grief following the death of a child and the work of TCF is provided to the community through publicity, speaking engagements, and the distribution of materials.
- Virtual chapters through an Online Support Community supply support, encouragement, and friendship. There are general bereavement sessions as well as more specific sessions. This program was established to encourage connecting and sharing among parents, grandparents, and siblings (over the age of 18) grieving the death of a child.
Sioux Falls Chapter Program at The Compassionate Friends
Sioux Falls Site
A support group for those who have experienced the death of a child, grandchild, or sibling at any age, for any reason.
A support group for those who have experienced the death of a child, grandchild, or sibling at any age, for any reason.
Survivors Joining for Hope Program at Lost&Found
Sioux Falls Site
Provides peer support and financial assistance to individuals and families who have lost a loved one to suicide. Examples consist of financial assistance for grief counseling, burial expenses, clean-up costs, legal fees, and other suicide-related expenses. The Program Coordinator supports clients with referrals and resources to additional financial assistance programs and/or therapeutic support if needed. Also provides peer and emotional support...
Provides peer support and financial assistance to individuals and families who have lost a loved one to suicide.
Examples consist of financial assistance for grief counseling, burial expenses, clean-up costs, legal fees, and other suicide-related expenses.
The Program Coordinator supports clients with referrals and resources to additional financial assistance programs and/or therapeutic support if needed.
Also provides peer and emotional support and resource referrals for a year. Peer support is provided through telehealth meetings and check-ins.
Examples consist of financial assistance for grief counseling, burial expenses, clean-up costs, legal fees, and other suicide-related expenses.
The Program Coordinator supports clients with referrals and resources to additional financial assistance programs and/or therapeutic support if needed.
Also provides peer and emotional support and resource referrals for a year. Peer support is provided through telehealth meetings and check-ins.
Suicide Survivor Services Program at Helpline Center
Suicide Survivor Services at Sioux Falls Site
Surviving After Suicide (SAS) Education/Support Class Surviving After Suicide (SAS) Education/Support ClassDesigned to help people who have lost a loved one to suicide express and understand the troubling and powerful grief, stigma, pain, and guilt they experience. It is a nine week education class and support group for survivors of suicide. Each class will focus on a unique aspect of survivor grief and includes a component in which group...
- Surviving After Suicide (SAS) Education/Support Class
- Surviving After Suicide (SAS) Education/Support ClassDesigned to help people who have lost a loved one to suicide express and understand the troubling and powerful grief, stigma, pain, and guilt they experience. It is a nine week education class and support group for survivors of suicide. Each class will focus on a unique aspect of survivor grief and includes a component in which group members share and support each other. The class is offered three times a year in January, April, and September. Registration is required.
- Surviving After Suicide (SAS) Support Group
- A monthly support group for people who have lost someone to suicide. Survivor information packets are also available at no cost. The focus is on survivors connecting and supporting each other. Any survivor age 18 and over is welcome to attend. Registration is not required for this support group. It is an open/on-going group.
- 1 group will be available:
- In person - 7:00pm - 8:30pm, 3rd Thursday of each month
- Virtual - 6:00pm - 7:30pm, 3rd Wednesday of each month
- Surviving After Suicide Events
- Supportive events are open to anyone over 18 who has been impacted by a suicide loss. Various activities throughout the year including: Suicide Prevention Week;National Survivors of Suicide Loss Day (Saturday before Thanksgiving);etc. Email or call to get on invite list for events.
- If you would like to get in touch with someone, please complete the Suicide Services Request Form.
- Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Program
- The LOSS program responds to survivors of suicide immediately after the death of the loved one.
- Staff provide immediate assistance to new suicide survivors by making an outreach visit to their home (in the Sioux Falls area) or making a support phone call (anywhere in South Dakota). This visit and/or call provides support, comfort, and education about being a survivor of suicide.
Individuals needing immediate crisis care should call 9-8-8.
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LOSS Team Program at Journey On
Rapid City Site
A team of first responders who work with law enforcement when there has been a death by suicide in Pennington County. The LOSS Team is called to the scene to help survivors with the next steps and offer any extra support and resources to the surviving loved ones. The Loss Team follows families for up to a year after their loss with case management services. The LOSS Team offers an 8-week class called "Understanding Your...
A team of first responders who work with law enforcement when there has been a death by suicide in Pennington County. The LOSS Team is called to the scene to help survivors with the next steps and offer any extra support and resources to the surviving loved ones. The Loss Team follows families for up to a year after their loss with case management services.
The LOSS Team offers an 8-week class called "Understanding Your Suicide Grief" for survivors of suicide. It is offered twice a year in the spring and fall. This class focuses on helping those who have lost a loved on to suicide in hopes of assisting them in understanding the grief process and helping them find hope and health their hearts.
The LOSS Team also has a monthly support group called SOS )Survivors of Suicide Support Group - a peer-to-peer lead support group, held the fourth Saturday of every month from 10:00am - 12:00 pm (MT). This monthly support group is offered to anyone 18 years of age and older who has lost someone to Suicide.
