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 Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) 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 Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) program.
Could you tell me who is eligible for this program?
Could you also tell me your current hours and whether I need an appointment?
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.
Information, training, technical assistance, and a library of suicide-loss survivor resources.
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.