SUICIDE SURVIVOR SUPPORT
Those individuals whose lives have been impacted by the loss of a loved one to suicide are referred to as “survivors”. Trained staff and a Peer Survivor facilitate all groups.
Due to COVID-19, all of our groups are meeting virtually.
Learn more about our suicide survivor support program
Closed Suicide Survivor Support Group
This is an 8 week closed Support Group for individuals grieving the loss of someone special who died of suicide. The focus of the support group is to better understand the uniqueness of the grief associated with suicide. Each week we discuss and share our feelings and experiences related to specific topics. Group members must be 18 and older. The group is open to both men and women. The minimum loss period is 3 months.
For more information and registration, please contact DCD, dcd@lh.ca or calling 905-430-3511
The support group will be on Wednesday evenings.
For more details about the Suicide Survivor Support Group, click here for our brochure.
The following topics will be discussed:
- Welcome and grieving process
- Sharing our stories
- Guilt and regret
- Anger and blame
- Relationships and support networks
- Coping strategies and self care
- Crisis plan and future supports
- What comes next?
Suicide Survivor “Drop In” Support Group
Due to COVID-19, all of our groups are meeting virtually. The drop-in group meets virtually every other Thursday. Please contact DCD, dcd@lh.ca 905-430-3511
Support Group Testimonials:
This group has been the best form of therapy. I have received since my loved ones suicide. I have told everyone I know what great things the Distress Centre does. I strongly recommend this group to all suicide survivors. It certainly wasn’t a group I ever wanted to be a part of but fortunately for me it was here and I found it very rewarding……Nicole
I found the level of genuine caring and leadership and information to be comforting and very helpful. The facilitators have made this a very positive and rewarding time for me. I feel that this is helping propel me forward. Thank you…..Sonja
Within the group I came to be with others like myself. Other survivors that could read the meaning in my tears. The look in everyone’s eyes seemed to say, “we already know”, even when only a few words were spoken. I knew I wasn’t alone in this and began to feel safe. Within my pain and emotional chaos I learned what I was experiencing was only natural…… Christine
I came looking for someone to give me the answer to suicide and to why I felt the way I did. What I found was exceptional support and the understanding to better assist me in finding comfort within myself. The group let me know that I was not alone and that others felt the same as I did. Being able to connect others that knew exactly what I was going through and could understand was a great comfort. I gained some great friendships and understanding in the group. The support and compassion I received allowed me to find “me” again. Thank you DCD…… Donna
Trained support staff can also provide community referral and support network information. Further information can be obtained by calling 905-430-3511