Support
A Place to Breathe
When grief feels heavy, you do not have to carry it alone. Find compassionate support, remembrance, and practical next steps for the days ahead.
Guidance
What This Page Offers
This page is a calm starting point for survivors, family members, and friends looking for understanding after a suicide loss.
Use it to pause, reflect, and choose the kind of support you need most, whether that means local connection, practical grief resources, or a gentle place to begin.
SOLACE
Online Support Group
This group is meeting virtually, every Saturday from 10:30 AM to noon, please call or email for meeting information.
This is an open group. We welcome all adult survivors of suicide loss. Our volunteer-led meetings are confidential and free of charge.
Contact: Anne Marie Ankers, (424) 258-4930, solace4sas@gmail.com
With Hope ONLINE
Suicide Bereavement Support Group
With Hope, the Amber Craig Memorial Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization (tax ID# 74-3151202) dedicated to suicide prevention through improving mental health awareness and education in our schools and throughout our community.
We have pledged to make available speakers, materials, resources, and support services to schools and throughout communities.
Contact: Annette Craig, 714-524-1996, annette@withhopefoundation.org
NAMI
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Orange County Chapter.
In addition to other services, NAMI offers a ‘Warm Line’ of caring listeners offering support for those living with mental illness and their families.
Phone: (877) 910-WARM (910-9276)
Hours: 9 AM – 3 AM weekdays; 10 AM – 3 AM weekends
Didi Hirsch
This organization offers both support groups and one-on-one counseling to those who have lost a loved one to suicide.
New Hope Hotline
New Hope Telephone Hotline, 714-New-Hope (714-639-4673).
Umbrella Ministries
Is the support network for MOTHERS who have lost a child (any kind of loss.)
SADDLEBACK CHURCH
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Group.
The group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 7-9 pm in The Green Guest Room.
There will be a time of encouragement and hope for those struggling after the loss of their loved one to suicide.
Those who lose a loved one to suicide often feel alone in their grief. Our support group offers a safe place for survivors to come together and talk openly with others who have shared a similar experience.
No matter where you are in your personal journey, you’ll find understanding, encouragement and support to give you hope and healing.
Contact: Rugena Duff at rugenad@saddleback.com, 949-609-8232
Life After Suicide Loss
This ministry’s purpose is to help you heal if you have been affected by the trauma of suicide loss.
This 13-week course utilizes the faith-based Trauma Reboot curriculum centered on God, prayer, videos and group sharing to bring healing.
Learn about the next opportunity to join by emailing info@cclb.org or contacting:
Bob Carley, Bcarle2@gmail.com, 562-606-4671
or Aaron Huffman, Hoof_53@hotmail.com
Take the Next Step
If you are looking for support today, explore trusted resources and caring pathways created for suicide loss survivors.
You can begin with local support options or continue to broader grief and crisis resources.