We are sorry about the death of your friend or family member. The shock and pain experienced by friends and family following the suicide of a loved one can seem almost unbearable. It is important for you to know that you are not alone. In New Hampshire, suicide is the second leading cause of death for teens and young adults. Over 32,000 individuals in the United States take their own life each year (confirmed suicide deaths). Cumulatively, this amounts to hundreds of thousands of individuals who have experienced firsthand what you are going through right now.
When an individual takes his or her own life, the people they leave behind are often referred to as survivors of suicide. Survivors may be family members, friends, co-workers, neighbors, clinicians, first responders, community members or anyone else impacted by a suicide death. Each individual situation is different. Below are links to resources and information for survivors. Our hope is that you will use these resources to guide you through some of the difficult days ahead.
- Survivor Resources (immediately following a suicide)
- Grief Support Groups
- Additional Resources for Survivors
- Get Involved
