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You do not have to walk this path alone
Crisis support, New Hampshire groups, and national organizations offering understanding to individuals and families grieving a loss to suicide. Reach out when you are ready.
Where to Turn
Immediate & Crisis Support (24/7)
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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.
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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.
Local & Statewide Support (New Hampshire)
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NH 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.
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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.
National & Online Support
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors
The Alliance of Hope is a nonprofit providing online support and resources for those coping with suicide loss.
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TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)
For families who have lost someone who served in the military. TAPS offers free peer support from fellow survivors, a 24/7 helpline at 800-959-8277, and an annual National Military Suicide Survivor Seminar for people grieving a military suicide loss.
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Go Beyond Sorry
Go Beyond Sorry is a free peer resource for the friends and family supporting someone through grief: what to say, when to reach out, and how to stay present not just in the first few days, but in the weeks and months that follow.
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GriefShare
GriefShare is a network of local, in-person grief support groups — many hosted by churches — offering a video seminar plus small-group discussion for anyone grieving a loved one’s death, including a loss to suicide.
