After a Suicide: Recommendations for Religious Services and Other Public Memorial Observances
Guidance for community and faith leaders planning memorials and supporting survivors.
What to do next
Call Friends for Survival to confirm current services, hours, and eligibility before visiting.
Source & verification
A suggested script — adapt it to your situation:
Hi, I'm calling to ask about mental health counseling or support.
My name is [your name], and I'm interested in the Friends for Survival program.
Could you tell me who is eligible for this program?
I also wanted to confirm your current hours. I see 9 a.m.-9 p.m., seven days a week. Is that still accurate?
What is the best way to get started? I see call or visit website.
Thank you so much for your help.
Always introduce yourself and ask to speak with someone who can help with your specific need.
Monthly newsletter, suicide-loss helpline, and survivor-support program guidance.
Guidance for community and faith leaders planning memorials and supporting survivors.
Information sheets, a blog, and a moderated online community forum for survivors of suicide loss.
Suicide-prevention, intervention, survivor support, clinician resources, and support-group directories.
Survivor information, stories, support-group directory, facilitator training, outreach, and remembrance events.