Suicide survivor

Governors Proclaim July 11th Survivor Support Day

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Friday, July 10, 2020
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It's that hope that Survivor Support Day honors," said Jolene Loetscher, CEO of Mud Mile Communications, Survivor, and Advocate.

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  • It's that hope that Survivor Support Day honors," said Jolene Loetscher, CEO of Mud Mile Communications, Survivor, and Advocate.
  • Survivor Support Day is observed each year on July 11, in recognition of the founding of VidaNyx.
  • To honor this day of commitment to children and the network of care providing services of justice and healing, VidaNyx created Survivor Support Day to celebrate survivors at the center of their work.
  • First celebrated in Washington in 2019, Governor Jay Inslee officially proclaimed July 11 as Survivor Support Day.

Louise Bradley: ‘Sending messages of hope and healing to survivors of suicide loss’

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Friday, November 22, 2019
Suicide survivor, Articles, Grief, Suicide prevention, Human behavior, LGBT literature

Having lost my closest friend to suicide, I have often spoken of my fellow survivors as a secret society of grievers .

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  • Having lost my closest friend to suicide, I have often spoken of my fellow survivors as a secret society of grievers .
  • Too often, we are burdened not only by grief and loss but also by the stigma and shame that shroud deaths by suicide.
  • For our part, the MHCC is planting Roots of Hope, a community-based suicide prevention program, in eight communities across the country.
  • Our toolkit for survivors of suicide loss is a good place to start.

On National Grief Awareness Day, A Poignant Book by A Mother Who Lost Her Teen Daughter, Shares Guidance on Grieving

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Tuesday, August 27, 2019
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JULIET, Tenn., Aug. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Any loss, of life is a burden to survivors, but to lose one's child is the greatest loss of all.

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  • JULIET, Tenn., Aug. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Any loss, of life is a burden to survivors, but to lose one's child is the greatest loss of all.
  • Her new book, Victorious Heart: Finding Hope and Healing after a Devastating Loss(Morgan James Publishers), honors her teen daughter's life, Nicole, while sharing useful advice, guidance, and support for those in the throes of grieving.
  • It is a perfect contribution for National Grief Awareness Day, August 30th.
  • There is no right or wrong way to respond to seeing your loved one after they have passed away.

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Unveils New Name for Flagship Program: Healing Conversations

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Wednesday, March 6, 2019
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NEW YORK, March 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The nation's largest suicide prevention organization, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention today unveiled a new name for one of its flagship programs Healing Conversations.

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  • NEW YORK, March 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The nation's largest suicide prevention organization, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention today unveiled a new name for one of its flagship programs Healing Conversations.
  • Healing Conversations gives those who have lost someone to suicide the opportunity to talk with experienced volunteers.
  • These AFSP volunteers, who are themselves survivors of suicide loss, are available to offer understanding and guidance in the weeks and months following a suicide death.
  • The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide.

Wounded Warrior Project Collaborates with TAPS for Suicide Prevention

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019
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Support the design and delivery of TAPS trainings on suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention for warriors and family support members participating in WWP's Warrior Care Network and WWP staff.

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  • Support the design and delivery of TAPS trainings on suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention for warriors and family support members participating in WWP's Warrior Care Network and WWP staff.
  • TAPS ( https://www.taps.org/ ) also connects servicemembers, veterans, and families who are survivors of suicide loss to resources and peer support.
  • TAPS programming empowers survivors to navigate their grief, and also provides training to warriors and family members for suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention.
  • "Suicide prevention remains a top priority for Wounded Warrior Project, and we're proud to work with TAPS on this critically important endeavor," said Ren Bardorf, WWP senior vice president of government and community relations.