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Suicide Survivors

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Heartbeat

International. 35 chapters. Founded 1980. Mutual support for those who have lost a loved one through suicide. Information, referrals, phone support and chapter development guidelines on-line. Speakers on suicide bereavement.
Write:
Heartbeat
2015 Devon St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Voice: 719-596-2575
Website: http://www.heartbeatsurvivorsaftersuicide.org
E-mail: archlj@msn.com
Verified: 4/27/2007

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Resource. Founded 1987. Provides state-by-state directory of survivor support groups for families and friends who have lost someone to suicide. Training programs available to start similar groups.
Write:
Am. Fdn. for Suicide Prevention
120 Wall St., 22nd Floor
New York, NY 10005
Voice: 1-888-333-2377
Fax: 212-363-6237
Website: http://www.afsp.org
E-mail: nquiry@afsp.org
Verified: 5/2/2007

American Association of Suicidology

National. 350 affiliated groups. Referrals to local support groups for survivors of suicide nationwide. Directory of groups ($15). Newsletter, pamphlets and brochures available for a fee. Book available on starting self-help groups ($30).
Write:
American Assoc. of Suicidology
5221 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20015
Voice: 202-237-2280
Fax: 202-237-2282
Website: http://www.suicidology.org
E-mail: info@suicidology.org
Verified: 4/30/2007

Suicide Anonymous

Model. 2 groups in Tennessee. Founded 1996. 12-Step. Fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other in order to solve their common problem of suicidal ideation and behavior. Provides a safe environment for people to share their struggles with suicide, to prevent suicides and develop strategies for support and healing from the devastating effects of suicidal preoccupation and behavior. Networking, literature and advocacy. Assistance in starting new groups.
Write:
Suicide Anonymous
5158 State Rd., Suite 120
Memphis, TN 38134
Voice: 901-383-1924
Fax: 901-763-1876
Website: http://www.suicideanonymous.org
E-mail: info@suicideanonymous.org
Verified: 4/19/2007

Parents of Suicide

Online. Founded 1998. Support for parents whose sons and daughters have died by suicide. Annual retreat. Offers private chat room, e-mail discussion group and listserv.
Write:
Parents Of Suicide
1107 Rip Steele Rd
Columbia, TN 38401
Website: http://www.pos-ffos.com
E-mail: arlynsmom@bellsouth.net
Verified: 10/8/2007

Friends And Family Of Suicide

Online. Founded 1998. Provides online support to survivors of suicide. Offers moderated e-mail mailing list, chatroom, retreats and various memorial projects.
1107 Rip Steele Rd.
Columbia, TN 38401
Website: http://www.pos-ffos.com
E-mail: arlynsmom@bellsouth.net
Verified: 10/8/2007

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