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Heartbeat

International. 35 chapters. Founded 1980. Mutual support for those who have lost a loved one through suicide. Information, referrals, phone support and chapter development guidelines on-line. Speakers on suicide bereavement.

Write:

Heartbeat

2015 Devon St.

Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Voice: 719-596-2575

Website: http://heartbeatsurvivorsaftersuicide.org

E-mail: archlj@msn.com

Verified: 8/2/2012

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Resource. Founded 1987. Provides state-by-state directory of survivor support groups for families and friends who have lost someone to suicide. Training programs available to start similar groups.

Write:

Am. Fdn. for Suicide Prevention

120 Wall St., 22nd Floor

New York, NY 10005

Voice: 1-888-333-2377 or 212-363-3500

Fax: 212-363-6237

Website: http://www.afsp.org

E-mail: inquiry@afsp.org

Verified: 7/17/2012

American Association of Suicidology

National. 350 affiliated groups. Referrals to local support groups for survivors of suicide nationwide. Newsletter, pamphlets and brochures available for a fee. Book available on starting self-help groups ($30).

Write:

American Assoc. of Suicidology

5221 Wisconsin Ave. NW, 2nd Floor

Washington, DC 20015

Voice: 202-237-2280

Fax: 202-237-2282

Website: http://www.suicidology.org

E-mail: info@suicidology.org

Verified: 8/14/2012

Friends and Family of Suicide

Online. 350+ members. Founded 1998. Provides online support to survivors of suicide. Offers moderated e-mail mailing list, chatroom, retreats and various memorial projects.

Website: http://www.pos-ffos.com Direct sign up address: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ffofsuicides

E-mail: ffofsuicides-owner@yahoo.com

Verified: 7/2/2012

SOLES (Survivors Of Law Enforcement Suicide)

Online. Founded 1995. Provides emotional support to families of police officers who died by suicide. Information and referrals on national and local resources including support groups, conferences and grief workshops. Moderated e-mail discussion list and weekly online chat.

Website: http://www.tearsofacop.com (click on enter, click on S.O.L.E.S.)

E-mail: badge000@tearsofacop.com

Verified: 7/2/2012

The above information was "verified" as correct on the date at the end of each entry. Since American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse's database is extensive but staffing is limited and information for these organizations can change, it is not possible to keep every entry in American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse database completely current and accurate. Please check with the organizations listed for the most current information.

For additional information on self-help groups, please visit the American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse web site at http://www.mentalhelp.net/selfhelp

If you find information that is not current, please contact American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse at: admin@selfhelpgroups.org

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