Resources
Survivor Resources
This resource page is designed to connect you with local and national support as you navigate the deeply personal journey of grief. We are greatly sorry for the losses that have brought us here. Whether you are seeking a local in-person support group, personal family counseling, or 24/7 remote peer connection, this directory is here to guide you toward a safe, non-judgmental community that speaks your language.
Local:
The Bereavement Center of Westchester is a local organization dedicated to providing grief counseling and support groups for families and individuals.
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's Healing Conversations is a peer to peer outreach program that is designed for individuals navigating the aftermath of a suicide loss.
National:
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) offers specialized, local programs and comprehensive toolkits designed to guide survivors through the aftermath of a suicide loss.
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) provides resources, education, and dedicated spaces for healing and grief support specifically for suicide loss survivors.
Friends for Survival is a national organization and outreach service dedicated to providing a variety of virtual support systems, peer counseling, and grief literature for those affected by a suicide death.
The 988 Lifeline provides guidance and coping strategies to help families and friends navigate the complex emotions that follow losing a loved one to suicide.
The Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors is a non-profit organization created by survivors, for survivors, providing a digital sanctuary of support, guidance, and community.
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) provides national peer based support and grief counseling for anyone grieving the loss of a military service member or veteran who has died from suicide.
Please visit the Healing Garden at Ridge Road Park in Hartsdale. The Garden was created in 2023 by the WC Suicide Prevention Coalition and NAMI Westchester with the help of our Westchester County Parks Dept. to provide a natural space to reflect in loving memory of those lost to suicide. It is located at 287 Ridge Road, Hartsdale, NY.
