Local Resources for Loss Survivors on Long Island
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If you have lost a loved one to suicide, here are some resources that can help.
AFSP has a number of resources for those affected by suicide loss.
Local Resources
Suicide Bereavement Trained Clinicians: The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention provides a list of clinicians who are knowledgeable about bereavement after suicide and are able to provide grief therapy for survivors.
Healing Conversations: Healing Conversations is a one-time visit (phone, virtual, in-person) that connects those who have lost a loved one to suicide with trained volunteers who are also survivors of suicide loss. The goal of this connection is to help recent survivors navigate this challenging journey by offering support, connection and resources. We have trained Healing Conversations volunteers here on Long Island to connect with other loss survivors locally. To request a Healing Conversations visit, fill out this form.
Local Bereavement Groups: Visit the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention national website to search for Support Groups in your area.
The following resources are available in the Long Island area specifically for those who have been affected by a suicide loss. We do not run, recommend, endorse, or fund any of the groups listed. If you run a support group in the area and would like your listing included, please email us at [email protected].
Additional information for Support Group Facilitators, including how to list support groups on AFSP's Support Group search, can be found here.
*Please note that many groups may now be meeting virtually. We recommend contacting all listed resources directly to confirm most up-to-date details.
Sail to Heal (Oyster Bay): Non-profit organization providing healing support to suicide loss survivors through sailing outings and retreats as well as art therapy-led painting retreats.
Joe's Project Support Group (Bay Shore): Provides individual, family, and group counseling, as well as support to organizations and communities affected by the loss of someone who died by suicide.
www.fsl-li.org/find-help/trauma-crisis-counseling/
Long Island Survivors of Suicide (New Hyde Park): Support groups for suicide loss survivors on Long Island, with monthly meetings currently hosted on Zoom.
Connections-The Neighborhood House of Long Island (Sayville & Riverhead): 8-week support group program for those who have lost someone to a suicide or overdose.
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group (Levittown): In-person support groups for those who have lost a loved one to suicide, hosted at St. Bernard’s Church by psychologist Dr. Luciano Sabatini, PhD.
Mental Health Referrals
Although AFSP does not endorse or recommend specific professionals or businesses, the following sources may help you identify local mental health professionals in the area:
- Ask your doctor for a recommendation
- Ask other loss survivors for a recommendation
- Contact your insurance company or behavioral health care organization for a list of mental health care providers covered by your plan
- Contact the Department of Psychiatry at a local university or hospital
Websites with Information for Mental Health Care
Visit the American Psychological Association webpage or call 1-800-964-2000 (Monday-Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm ET)
Contact the American Psychiatric Association ([email protected]) or call 888-357-7924 (press 0 to speak with a customer service representative)
Visit the Mental Health America website or call 1-800-969-6642
Visit the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator
Visit the Psychology Today Therapist Finder