Suicide Survivors

Someone you love has ended their own life--and yours is forever changed.

If you have lost someone you love to suicide, you have been thrown into a dark place that you have never imagined could exist.  Suddenly, life has become chaotic, lonely and immensely painful.  You struggle to find courage to say goodbye to a loved one who has chosen a heart-breaking end to life.  Words are inadequate to describe your feelings.  The weight of your loss feels overwhelming to the point that you think you won't find your next breath.

Mourning a death by suicide is an intense and confusing process. It is also unique-every person experiences grief in his or her own way.  But, there is hope.  Three elements that seem to assist in recovering from the devastating effects of the death of a loved one are:
• gathering relevant information
• talking to others about your loss
• listening to others who have had similar experiences

With support, you can eventually work through your grief to find understanding.

Silent Siblings: A Personal Story

Grief as a Transformation: A Mother's Story

Suicide and Healing: A Father's Story

News Story on Teen Suicide

Christa's story: A Sibling's Story

NEW!! Suicide Survivors Support Groups

Free support groups for families and friends who have lost a loved one to suicide.  

Northern Region: Oct 12th, Nov 9th, Dec 10th, Jan 11th 2011, Feb 8th 2011, and March 8th 2011 at 6 p.m. at Davis County Central Library Auditorium, 155 Wasatch Drive, Layton, Utah

Salt Lake Valley: Every 4th Wednesday (starting April 28th) 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Riverton Hospital, South Jordan Conference Room, 12600 South Bangerter Highway, Riverton, Utah

For more information, call NAMI Utah at (801) 323-9900 

Suicide Survivors Advisory Group

NAMI Utah has created an advisory group of family members and friends who have lost a loved one by suicide.  This group has been working on outreach to affected families and to professionals, mentoring, and creating a support group. 

Suicide Survivors Brochure (View on-line)

Suicide Survivors Brochure (Print)

For more information, contact Chandra at (801) 323-9900 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Resource Links

A Handbook for Survivors of Suicide

The Sharing Place - A grief support program for children

Caring Connections - A hope and comfort in grief program

Heart and Soul Suicide Support Group Facebook page

Midvale Suicide Intervention Coalition- Support group

American Association of Suicidology

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention