Friends for Survival Inc.

Who We Are

Friends for Survival is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting those grieving the suicide death of a family member, friend, or loved one. We also provide education, resources, and consultation for professionals who serve suicide loss survivors.

Since 1983, Friends for Survival has offered compassionate peer support, organized by survivors for survivors. Whether your loss is recent or many years ago, you'll find a caring community of people who truly understand. Together, we help bridge the gap between profound grief and the possibility of hope.

Every member of our staff and volunteer team has been personally impacted by a suicide loss, bringing lived experience, compassion, and understanding to those we serve.

How We Can Help

• Monthly Peer Support Meetings

• Free Monthly Comforting Friends eNewsletter

• Specialized Grief Groups – Small, guided groups that meet over several weeks to foster connection and healing.

• Resource Library & Educational Webinars – Trusted grief resources, recommended reading, and educational presentations.

Ready to connect?

View our Meeting Schedule, explore our Specialized Grief Groups, or subscribe to the Comforting Friends eNewsletter.

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.

At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.

The 988 Lifeline is available 24/7/365. Your conversations are free and confidential.

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What Helps?

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.

Friends for Survival offers a variety of peer support services that comfort, encourage and educate those in grief after a suicide loss.

We want to know what's important to you. Please take a moment to share (your responses are anonymous and may be shared on our website and in our newsletter).

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Offering Help After A Suicide Death

Who We Are

How We Can Help

Free support services are available to loss survivors because of the generosity of people like you.

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.

What Helps?

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.

Our Blog of Friends

Offering Help After A Suicide Death

Who We Are

How We Can Help

Free support services are available to loss survivors because of the generosity of people like you.

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.

What Helps?

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.

If you need to talk, the 988 Lifeline is here.

Our Blog of Friends

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