What Are Care Kits?

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A Care Kit is box of resources, activities, and comfort items designed to provide solace and hope for those experiencing a suicide loss and those who have survived an suicide attempt. ​

The Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition provides these kits at no cost for survivors of suicide loss and suicide attempts living in or connected to the Truckee-Tahoe area. ​​

If you would like to receive a Care Kit or refer someone else to receive one, please fill out an order form and we will reach out to you. ​

What Is Included In A Care Kit:
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Suicide Loss Survivor Kit: 

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• Letter to the Survivor(s) From Sierra Community House and Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition 
• Survivor's Bill of Rights, Grief After Suicide, & additional handouts from Friends For Survival
• Resource & Healing Guide, Support for Survivors of Suicide Loss, & additional information from American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 
• Mental Health Support Guide & Help and Support After Suicide from Each Mind Matters 
• Angel Catcher - A Journal of Loss and Remembrance 
• Tazo Calm Chamomile Tea
• Aromatherapy candle (scents vary)
• "You Are Not Alone" AFSP button

Suicide Attempt Survivor Kit:

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• Letter to the Survivor From Sierra Community House and Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition 
• Letter to the Loved Ones of the Survivor From Sierra Community House and Tahoe Truckee Suicide Prevention Coalition 
• Mental Health Support Guide from Each Mind Matters
• After a Suicide Attempt, Supporting a Loved One After a Suicide Attempt, & additional information from American Foundation for Suicide Prevention  
• Mental Health & Survivor Resource Directory 
• The 52 Week Mental Health Journal 
• Tazo Calm Chamomile Tea
• Aromatherapy candle (scents vary)
• "You Are Not Alone" AFSP button
• National Lifeline sticker