Resources
You do not have to walk this path alone. The resources below offer support, connection, and understanding for individuals and families grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. We encourage you to explore what feels right for you and to reach out when you’re ready.
Immediate & Crisis Support (24/7)
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support is available 24/7 for anyone experiencing emotional distress or crisis, including those grieving a suicide loss. Calling or texting 988 connects you with trained listeners and local crisis resources.
Call or Text: 988
Website:
https://988lifeline.org/
New Hampshire Rapid Response Access Point
A statewide, 24/7 access point for mental health and substance use crisis support in New Hampshire. Services include phone, text, and chat support and referrals to local resources.
Website:
https://nh988.com/
Local & Statewide Support (New Hampshire)
The Samaritans of New Hampshire
The Samaritans provide compassionate, non-judgmental emotional support and offer peer-facilitated support groups for survivors of suicide loss throughout New Hampshire. Groups are held in several communities and provide a safe space to share, listen, and connect with others who understand this unique grief.
Website:
https://samaritansnh.org/
Support Group Information:
https://samaritansnh.org/support-groups/
New Hampshire Suicide Prevention Council – Survivors of Suicide Loss
The NH Suicide Prevention Council offers virtual connection opportunities such as monthly Coffee Chats and Tea Time gatherings for survivors of suicide loss. These informal, facilitated conversations allow survivors to connect with others across the state in a supportive environment.
Website:
https://preventsuicidenh.org/resources-for/survivors-of-suicide-loss/
NAMI New Hampshire (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
NAMI NH provides peer-led support groups, education, and resources for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions, including those who have lost a loved one to suicide. They can help connect you with local and statewide support options.
Website:
https://www.naminh.org/
National & Online Support Resources
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
AFSP offers extensive resources for survivors of suicide loss, including educational materials and a searchable directory of in-person and virtual support groups. Their Surviving a Suicide Loss guide is widely used and respected.
Support Group Finder:
https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group
Website:
https://afsp.org/
Friends for Survival
Friends for Survival is a national nonprofit dedicated to supporting people who have lost someone they care about to suicide. Their resources focus on understanding grief, reducing isolation, and fostering hope.
The Compassionate Friends
The Compassionate Friends support families grieving the death of a child, including loss due to suicide. They offer local chapters, online meetings, and educational resources for parents and siblings.
GriefNet
GriefNet provides moderated online support groups for individuals grieving all types of loss, including suicide loss. This can be a helpful option for those who prefer online connection or need additional support between meetings.
Website:
https://www.griefnet.org/
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors
The Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors is a nonprofit providing online support and resources for those coping with suicide loss.
Website:
https://allianceofhope.org
Books
Start Here
After Suicide Loss: Coping with Your Grief (2d ed), Bob Baugher and Jack Jordan
Touched by Suicide: Hope and Healing After Loss, Michael F. Myers, MD and Carla Fine
Healing After the Suicide of a Loved One, Ann Smolin and John Guinan
Loss of a Child
My Son, My Son: A Guide to Healing After Death, Loss, or Suicide, Iris Bolton
A Force Unfamiliar to Me: A Cautionary Tale, Jane Butler
When Suicide Comes Home: A Father’s Diary and Comments, Paul Cox
Devastating Losses: How Parents Cope with the Death of a Child to Suicide or Drugs, William Feigelman, et al.
Garrett: One Family's Battle with a Child's Depression, Sen. Gordon H. Smith
Suicide of a Child, Adina Wrobleski
Loss of a Parent
Losing a Parent to Suicide: Using Lived Experiences to Inform Bereavement Counseling, Marty Loy and Amy Boelk
Before Their Time: Adult Children's Experiences of Parental Suicide, Mary and Maureen Stimming
Dead Reckoning: A Therapist Confronts His Own Grief, David Treadway
Loss of a Sibling
History of a Suicide: My Sister’s Unfinished Life, Jill Bialosky
Still With Us: Voices of Sibling Suicide Loss Survivors, Lena M.Q. Heilmann
A Special Scar: The Experience of People Bereaved by Suicide, Alison Wertheimer
Loss of a Spouse or Significant Other
No Time to Say Goodbye: Surviving the Suicide of a Loved One, Carla Fine
Never Regret the Pain: Loving and Losing a Bipolar Spouse, Sel Erder Yackley
Children and Teens
After, Francis Chalfour
After a Suicide: Young People Speak Up, Susan Kuklin
After a Parent's Suicide: Helping Children Heal, Margo Requarth
But I Didn’t Say Goodbye: For Parents and Professionals Helping Child Suicide Survivors, Barbara Rubel
After a Suicide Death: An Activity Book for Grieving Kids, www.dougy.org