Support for suicide loss survivors
Support After Suicide helps people in Washington State who have lost someone to suicide.
A program for people in Washington State who have lost someone to suicide
Have you experienced the death of a loved one by suicide? If so, you are a survivor of suicide. A survivor may be a spouse or partner, child, close family member, co-worker or anyone who is impacted by loss to suicide.
When a person dies because they have taken their own life, the effect on survivors can be devastating. Grief can be intensified because the death was a suicide. Common feelings include shock, anger, guilt, depression, confusion and shame.
Crisis Connections can help and offers Support After Suicide to guide survivors through the complex grief due to a suicide loss.
Talk someone at 988 now(opens in new tab)
We are here to talk with you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call or text 988 any time, and a real, compassionate, and nonjudgmental person will answer. We'll listen, understand, and support you however you need it. There is no wrong reason to call. No concern is too small or too big. And no grief is too old or too new.
Get ongoing support from Support After Suicide
When the death of a loved one occurs by suicide, it can be unexpected and shocking. The suicide can leave survivors unclear as to why it happened or if they could have prevented it. It may take a while to accept, but it is not your fault.
Healing from a suicide loss can be a long and difficult journey, but you are not alone.
Care Packages for Suicide Loss Survivors
Care Packages
We send free boxes with helpful items and information for people who have recently lost someone to suicide. These packages include materials about grief and items that other survivors have found comforting. Available to anyone in Washington State.
Survivor thoughts and insights
Coworker Loss Survivor | Seattle, WA
The care package arrived today and it was just perfect. Your organization and the care package are truly appreciated. I am most grateful.
Anna | Parent Loss Survivor
Thank you for the care package. It really meant so much to me in the passing of my dad.