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.

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 Montana 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 groups may change their times and meeting places without notifying us. We recommend contacting all listed resources directly to confirm most up-to-date details.

Virtual Groups Based in Montana:

Parents of Suicide Support Group: Meetings are held virtually to allow any parent who as lost a child to suicide the time and space to grieve with others that may know how they feel. Free and open to anyone. Our facilitator is a peer.

3rd Wednesday of each month
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Virtual
[email protected]
(406) 312-0252

Charlie Health Suicide Support Group: This is a space to share stories, build community, and gain support across a virtual and healing space. Free and open to anyone! Our facilitator is a mental health professional.

1st and 3rd Friday of each month
12:00 pm
Virtual
Register via zoom link
[email protected] 
406-624-8059

In-Person Montana Groups:

Survivors of Suicide Loss Billings: Our support group is for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide. Our facilitator is a peer.

1^st and 3rd Monday of October through May
3^rd Monday of the month year round
6:00 pm – 7:30 p.m.
2032 Central Avenue
Billings, Montana 59102
[email protected]
801-440-5785

Bozeman Suicide Loss Survivors Support Group: This group is for adults. Once you register the facilitator will reach out to you to confirm your registration and answer any questions you have before your first meeting. You can join the group at any time during the year. Pre-registering does not commit you to attending and will ensure that you are on the contact list to receive details and reminders regarding the group each month. If you do not register ahead of time, you will not be turned away from the group - please just reach out to the Help Center (406-586-3333) to inform the staff you are attending so they can inform the facilitator.

2^nd Monday of each month
7:00 pm – 8:30 p.m.
To join we kindly ask you to pre-register Here.
406-586-3333

 Helena Area Bereavement Support Group: This group is for adults. Our facilitator is a peer & mental health professional.

1^st Tuesday of each month
6:30 pm – 8:00 p.m.
2500 E Broadway
Helena, Montana 59601
Jason McNees
[email protected]
406-475-5003

Kalispell SOLAS 406 (Surviving Our Loss After Suicide): This group is for adults. Our facilitator is a peer.

2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of each month
6:30 pm – 8:00 p.m.
209 3rd Ave East
Kalispell, MT 59901
Abe Malley
[email protected]
910-627-9386

 Local Community Mental Health Centers

County	Type	Contact/Link
Broadwater	Safer Communities Montana Member & Mental Health Local Advisory Council                             Staff: Melinda Banks [email protected]                                 (406) 266-9209	Website: LINK
Gallatin	HealthyGallatin.org	406.582.3100 or [email protected]
Jefferson	Safer Communities Montana Member             Mental Health Local Advisory Council	Website: Link
Lewis and Clark	Suicide Prevention Council (LCSPC)                    Safer Communities Montana Member                Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS)	Website: Link
Park	Website with crisis resources listed	Link
Missoula	Suicide Prevention Coordinator                          Elissa White                                                            (406) 258-3881                        [email protected]	Website: Link
Yellowstone	Suicide Prevention Coalition                  406.247.3268 [email protected]                    *Can request gun locks for safe storage by emailing contact*	Website: Link

National Assistance:

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS): Offers compassionate care to all those grieving the loss of a military loved one, including suicide-specific loss support such as the Peer Mentor Program, Survivor Care Team, and online community support. 

Call (800) 959-TAPS (8277) for the TAPS National Military Survivor Helpline available 24/7. Visit taps.org/suicideloss for more information about the full range of services.

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 8:30 am - 5:00 pm ET)

Contact the American Psychiatric Association webpage 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
Visit the HelpPRO Suicide Prevention Therapist Finder

 National Resources

Nationwide 24-Hour Crisis Line: If you, or someone you know, are ever in crisis, call the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. You are still able to use the previous Lifeline number of 1-800-273-TALK (8255) (veterans press 1). Details for how to take advantage of this service in other languages or for those who are deaf/hard of hearing, visit the Lifeline website.