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Suicide Survivor Support GroupThe
loss of a loved one to suicide is devastating to families and close
friends. These individuals,
‘survivors of suicide’, face unique questions and issues in grieving.
Children and adolescents who lose a mother, father or sibling to suicide
are particularly vulnerable to feelings of abandonment and guilt, and need
support just as adults do. Surviving parents benefit from assistance for
their children’s sake as well as for themselves. Responding
to the need in our community to support and assist those who have
experienced the suicide of a loved one, MHA offers a professionally
facilitated support group for survivors. Is It For
Me?
The
group is appropriate for adults (age 18 and older) whose loss has occurred
within the past year.
Individual discussions by phone or in person will help you know if
this group is for you, at this time.
If you choose, individual sessions may be helpful to you before
joining the group, while participating in the group, or following its
conclusion.
The
current group is for adults, aged 18 and over. Future groups will be offered to
help children and adolescent survivors of suicide.
What We
Deliver
The
group will provide support with the grieving process – the aspects that
are unique to grief following a death by suicide and well as grief that is
common among all who are bereaved.
Often-experienced feelings of bewilderment, guilt, anger, shame,
and isolation will be addressed.
The group will also provide assistance to understand and manage new
stresses and challenges in family relationships. The
group provides the expertise of professional facilitators and the support
that comes from participating with others who have a shared
experience.
What Other
Services for Survivors Does MHA Provide?
MHA
provides individual sessions for those who are acutely bereaved and for
those who choose not to participate in a group. Monthly drop-in sessions will be
available. MHA
also provides community awareness and education about suicide. Where
The
group will meet one time per week for 8 weeks. Monthly drop-in sessions will be
available following completion of the group. Groups will be co-facilitated by
trained mental health professionals.
Group locations will include our When
For
additional information about these groups please contact:
Betty
McCorkle, LCSW at 914 666-4646 ext. 103 or by e-mail at McCorklB@mhawestchester.org. Jenna
Velez, LCSW at 914 666-4646 ext. 110 or by e-mail at VelezJ@mhawestchester.org You
may also contact MHA’s Information and Referral Services by phone at
914-345-5900 ext. 24, or by e-mail at help@mhawestchester.org for additional
information. Languages
Spoken
Services are provided in English. Cost
The
fee is $ 300 for the 8-session group.
Staff/Service Providers
The support group is facilitated by master’s level certified clinical social workers (CSWs), and/or doctoral level psychologists (PhDs, PsyDs) who are specifically trained in this model. Learn more about the problem
of suicide at specific stages of life:
Additional
Information and Resources
– Here, find guides for individuals, family members, and medical providers
following a suicide attempt. Also, find links to additional resources for
more information. To join our e-mail
distribution list for information about upcoming trainings or conferences,
please e-mail bernsteb@mhawestchester.org. To speak with us,
contact our Information and Referral Line at 914-345-5900, extension
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