Suicide
Who can help me after a suicide loss?
Short answer
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (afsp.org) has resources specifically for loss survivors. The Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors (allianceofhope.org) has peer support forums. Many hospice organizations and community mental health centers offer survivor of suicide loss support groups —…
What this usually means
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (afsp.org) has resources specifically for loss survivors. The Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors (allianceofhope.org) has peer support forums. Many hospice organizations and community mental health centers offer survivor of suicide loss support groups — often free.
What to do next
- Start the PathAfter checklist for situation-aware first steps.
- Find California county help for coroner contacts, vital records, cost tools, and paperwork.
- Open the First 72 Hours Call Log before making calls.
- Open the Documents to Find Checklist when you are ready for paperwork.