Local Help
More Local Support
Find compassionate support, remembrance, and practical guidance close to home. This page is here to help survivors of suicide loss connect with caring resources and next steps.
Nearby Resources
Ways to Find Local Help
Whether you are newly grieving or supporting someone else, these pathways can help you find understanding, connection, and steady care in your area.
Support Groups
Look for survivor support groups through local churches, counseling centers, hospitals, and community organizations.
Grief Counseling
A licensed grief therapist or counselor can provide one-on-one support as you move through loss at your own pace.
Crisis Support
If you or someone you love is in immediate emotional distress, reach out to crisis support right away for urgent help.
Community Care
Memorial events, faith communities, and trusted friends can offer comfort, companionship, and a place to be heard.
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 (877) 910-WARM (910-9276).
Hours: 9AM – 3 AM weekdays, 10 AM – 3 AM weekends.
NAMI – GLAC x CalHOPE, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill – Greater Los Angeles Chapter
In addition to other services, NAMI offers a “Chat Line” of caring healing humans offering support for those living with mental illness and their families (213) 386-3615.
Hours: 9 AM – 5 PM weekdays. Starting July 31, 2023.
Coast Hills Church, “Anchored in Hope”
Coast Hills Church, “Anchored in Hope” — a phrase taken from Hebrews 6:19 — is a Christian-based group through the Grief Share network open to anyone with a loss of a loved one. You do not have to be Christian or a member of the church. Coast Hills Church, 5 Pursuit, Aliso Viejo, CA. Contact is Donna Hillman 949-525-1448. Focus of group is bereavement support, survivors of suicide and at the present time, any other loss. If the group grows Donna will start a separate group for the suicide survivors.
Meets every Monday 6:30 – 8:30 PM.
GriefShare, Grief Support Group for Survivors of Suicide Loss
Friends Church, 5141 Lakeview Ave. Yorba Linda, CA 92886. Contact: Annette Craig 714-524-1996 or annette@withhopefoundation.org.
Meetings 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of every month – 7–9 pm in Room 113.
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You Do Not Have To Carry This Alone
If you need support today, begin with the local and national resources available on this site, or contact someone you trust and let them know you need care.