Loss survivors of suicide include the family, friends, co-workers, neighbors and others impacted by the self-inflicted death of a loved one. Mental Health America of Greenville County (MHAGC) is a resource center for suicide prevention, intervention, and aftercare. Surviving a Loss by SuicideThe variety of Survivor support services include: Survivors of Suicide Loss (SOS Loss) Support Group Survivors who come to these meetings may share their experiences, questions, and pain in a safe environment in which they can be assured that what they say is confidential and respected without judgment. Everyone in the group, including each facilitator, has lost a loved one to suicide. Meeting attendance can vary between five to a dozen participants. While each person's circumstances are unique, by hearing the stories of others in the group, participants can come to realize that they share many of the same feelings and questions in the aftermath of a loss by suicide. Some survivors come to the group early in their journeys of grief, and others continue to contribute to meetings years later. This broad representation offers survivors a fuller perspective on the promise of healing from this terrible trauma. SOS Loss Home Visits Team members are not therapists but are available to share their own experiences, offer support, and provide information about resources and ways to cope with this devastating loss. Team members are trained to work with children and teens. Individuals may also request to talk to a Loss Survivor by calling the 24/7 CRISISline at 864-271-8888. Every effort is made to have a volunteer Loss Survivor with a similar loss return your call within 24 to 48 hours. Resource Library Resources include packets of information, our newsletter for survivors of suicide (Journey to Healing), a library of helpful books and other literature on the subjects of grief and life after a loss. For more information, contact the CRISISline at 864-271-8888 and for children and teens call TEENline at 864-467-(TEEN) 8336. Teens may also reach us through our crisis chat available at www.TEENlineSC.org. Also available nationally toll free is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The Benefits of Support Groups
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