Caring Communities: Guidance for Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss is a one-hour presentation, available in-person or virtually, designed to provide participants with information, resources, and practical guidance on how to support someone who has experienced a recent loss to suicide. The program is suitable for workplaces and community groups who want to learn how to build more supportive environments for survivors of suicide loss.

Participants will:

• Understand suicide as a complex health issue
• Understand the impact of suicide on survivors of suicide loss
• Learn practical ways to support suicide loss survivors in various settings
• Become familiar with available resources for suicide loss survivors

AFSP is committed to inclusivity by ensuring programs are developed by and with diverse communities, fostering compassionate and informed care for all survivors of suicide loss. This program was developed by the AFSP National Loss & Healing Council, a team of dedicated AFSP volunteer leaders who have experienced suicide loss.

"When my coworker lost her husband to suicide, I didn't know what to do or say. Caring Communities gave me the resources and tools to be able to have a conversation about her loved one and provide support in a way that was meaningful to her." – Caring Communities program participant

Contact your local chapter to learn how to bring this program to your community.

Find more suicide loss support resources at afsp.org/loss