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Support After Suicide
Learning how to live with loss. Bereavement groups for adults who have lost someone to suicide, facilitated by people who have been there too.
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Current sessions
Online
Second Wednesday of every month
6pm – 7.30pm
In person
Last Wednesday of every month
6pm – 8pm
Come to whichever suits you, or both. Ring us and we’ll tell you where the in-person group meets.
If life is in danger, call Triple Zero (000). For 24/7 crisis support, call 13 11 14.
Learning how to live with loss
When someone we love or know dies by suicide, those bereaved often experience a very complicated form of grief, caused by a combination of sudden shock, unanswered questions of ‘Why?’, and feelings of ‘What could I have done?’
You may experience a range of emotions, highlighting the dramatic personal effect that suicide can have.
By talking about it, you can begin to heal
If you are dealing with the suicide of a loved one or a friend, it’s important that you feel free to talk about your reactions to suicide openly and honestly. It’s also important that you receive the support that helps you make sense of what has happened.
Talking about it can help you. And it can help others too.
Our Support After Suicide bereavement groups
Lifeline Mid Coast’s Support After Suicide Bereavement Groups are for adults who have experienced the loss of someone through suicide. They are open groups, facilitated by trained, experienced people who have also lost a loved one to suicide. You are welcome to attend, as you feel the need.
An environment of trust
The groups provide a safe and confidential environment of trust for people to talk about what they are going through. Our participants find that sharing their experience with others, along with listening to the similar experiences of others, is invaluable.
It helps to listen to others going through the same thing. I don’t feel like I am the only one and I feel understood here.
Group participant
The sense of community and support that comes from participating in our group can help to relieve the intense personal pain associated with suicide bereavement.
When and where the groups meet
Port Macquarie
The Port Macquarie Suicide Bereavement Support Group meets on the last Wednesday evening of the month, January to November, from 6pm to 8pm, at Lifeline’s rooms, 5 Sherwood Road, Port Macquarie.
Online
The online Suicide Bereavement Support Group meets on the 2nd Wednesday evening of each month, February to November, from 6pm to 7:30pm. To join, contact our office to request an online meeting link.
To find out more about either group, please call (02) 6581 2800.
Come along when you're ready
You're welcome to attend as you feel the need. Call us to find out more, or ask about the online group.
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