I've Lost Someone

While there is no right or wrong way to grieve, you may need help from others.

Grief from a suicide loss is unique and complicated. You may experience intense feelings of shock, despair, fear, anger, relief, guilt, or shame. These feelings are normal, even if they are directed at the person who died and do not mean you did not love them.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention provides practical information for suicide loss survivors, including questions you might have in the immediate aftermath of your loss, resources for survivors, and strategies for taking care of yourself.

While there is no right or wrong way to grieve, sometimes the grief can be so overpowering it becomes unhealthy and you may need help from a grief counselor or support group. Children also grieve differently than adults and may need specialized help to cope with the loss in a way that is developmentally appropriate for their age. Suicide grief support groups allow you to share your story and talk openly about suicide with people who really understand. It’s important you reach out for support and help if you are struggling.

Peer Support

Healing Conversations gives those who have lost someone to suicide the opportunity to talk with and receive emotional support from experienced volunteers. These volunteers have experienced suicide loss themselves, and know firsthand the pain associated with this type of loss. They can help provide guidance and empathy, and share useful community resources. Conversations are made available in person, on the phone or by video chat.

Healing Conversations

Bereavement Therapy

Bereavement therapy is a specialized type of therapy for someone who has suffered a loss and is undergoing the grief process. Those who have lost a loved one to suicide will want to meet with a clinician who is knowledgeable about bereavement after suicide and able to provide grief therapy for survivors.

National Bereavement Trained Clinicians

Truckee/ North Lake Tahoe Providers

Grief Consultation

The National Resource Center for Suicide Prevention and Aftercare (NRC) is a leading resource in the United States for suicide prevention and postvention care. NRC is dedicated to reaching out to those whose lives have been impacted by suicide and connecting them to the best available resources. Families who have experienced a loss through suicide will receive unparalleled support from NRC while they navigate their grief.

NRC Consultation