July 16 - 19, 2026: Join fellow long-term survivors of suicide loss for a weekend of connection, understanding and empowerment in Baltimore, MD.
Registration
Registration is now open! Please click here to save your spot. Join us July 16 - 19 at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel.
Hotel & Accommodation
Special hotel rates are available for conference attendees. View hotel options and book your stay at book.passkey.com/go/AFSP2026, or call 1(877) 212-5752.
About the Summit
This is the only conference of its kind, best suited for long-term loss survivors who have found healthy ways to integrate the experience of losing a loved one to suicide into their lives. The conference features workshops, expert-led discussions, and social activities exploring how grief evolves over time.
While it can be challenging to define long-term loss survivors solely in terms of time since their loss, most attendees of this conference will be five or more years beyond the date of their loved one’s suicide. Those suicide loss survivors who have engaged in support groups, counseling or other coping strategies will learn ways to increase their support, connect with other long-term loss survivors, and find ways to further understand their loss as a part of their life’s journey.
This Summit is built to create connection and healing among long-term loss survivors.
Featured Experiences
The summit will feature:
- Expert-led keynote address and plenary sessions
- Workshops led by suicide loss survivors and thought leaders
- Dinner with entertainment
- Group discussions, wellness activities, connection opportunities
Sessions will explore topics including:
- Grief, loss, and healing
- Holistic and soul-centered well-being
- Connection and community support
Keynote Speaker
Stacey Freedenthal, PhD, LCSW, is a psychotherapist, educator, and nationally recognized expert in suicide loss and grief. She is the author of Helping the Suicidal Person and Loving Someone with Suicidal Thoughts, and the founder of the widely used resource website Speaking of Suicide. An associate professor at the University of Denver, Dr. Freedenthal works clinically, academically, and through public education to support individuals and families affected by suicide loss with compassion, insight, and care.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Learn more about available sponsorship levels and benefits for the Long-Term Survivors of Suicide Loss Summit:
View the Summit Sponsorship Guide (PDF)
Join us July 16 – 19, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland at the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace hotel.
Real Stories
Compassion, Clarity, and Connection: Providing Comfort and Support at the Long-Term Survivors of Suicide Loss Summit
“Compassion, clarity, and connection” are just three of the words that come to mind when reflecting on this year’s Long-Term Survivors of Suicide Loss Summit. This was AFSP’s third time presenting this unique conference designed for long-term suicide loss survivors.
The Long-Term Journey of Healing from Suicide Loss
I joined the “survivor of suicide loss club” on November 10, 1988. I was a junior at the University of Maryland and my family lived in Cleveland. I got the phone call that would forever change my life. My brother, Brian, had taken his life at 23 years old.
Living Our Story: AFSP's Long-Term Survivors of Suicide Loss Summit 2022
This is the only conference of its kind, geared for long-term loss survivors who have found healthy ways to integrate the experience of losing a loved one to suicide into their lives. The conference featured workshops, expert-led discussions and social activities exploring how grief evolves over time.
Zak Williams Reflects on the Loss of His Father, Robin Williams
Zak Williams Reflects on the Loss of His Father, Robin Williams, and His Role in AFSP's Long-term Loss Summit