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Suicide Bereavement Group

 

A support groups for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one as a result of a suicide.  Meets 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., 1st Tuesday of the Month, at Life Transitions Center, 150 Bennett Road in Cheektowaga. No fee.

 

To register or for more information, contact Life Transitions Center at (716) 836-6460.

 

Click here to download the Suicide Bereavement Support brochure (PDF)

 

Local Resources for Survivors of Suicide Loss

 

Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties

 

SUICIDE SURVIVOR GROUPS
These groups provide a safe place where those who have lost loved ones to suicide can share their experiences and support each other. Most groups meet once or twice a month.

 

Suicide Bereavement Group
Life Transitions Center, Inc.
150 Bennett Road, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
(716) 836-6460
www.lifetransitionscenter.com
info@palliativecare.org
Meeting Place: Life Transitions Center
Meeting Day(s)/Time: 1st Tuesday of every month, 7:00 - 8 p.m.
Facilitated by: Professional
Charge: No
Newsletter: Yes
Counties served: Erie, Niagara, Genesee
*offers additional bereavement services, including hospice

 

OTHER SUPPORT GROUPS
Although not specifically for suicide loss, general grief support groups and programs can also be helpful for many survivors

Extended Family Support Group (Grandparents, aunts/uncles, other adults)
First Trinity Lutheran Church
1570 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Tonawanda NY 14150
(716) 878-7773
Meeting Day(s)/Time: 2nd Wednesday of every month, 6:30 p.m.

 

Discovering New Life: After the Death of a Child (parents)
Williamsville Methodist Church
5681 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 634-4800

Meeting Day(s)/Time: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

 

Surviving the Death of an Only Child
Williamsville Methodist Church
5681 Main Street, Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 634-4800
Meeting Day(s)/Time: call for more information

 

Helping Siblings Grow Through Grief (siblings 5-16 years)
First Trinity Lutheran Church
1570 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Tonawanda NY 14150
(716) 878-7773
Meeting Day(s)/Time: 2nd Wednesday of every month, 6:30 p.m.

 

 

The Compassionate Friends, Buffalo Chapter
89 Lordan Drive, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
(716) 675-3844
Contact: Tony and Bernie Misita
Area Served: WNY, Erie County
Fees: None


For Bereaved Parents

Mental Health Association, Lockport
36 Pine Street, Lockport, NY 14094
(716) 443-3780
Meeting Day(s)/Time: 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month, 6-7:30 p.m.

Family Service of Jamestown, NY, Inc.
332 East 4th Street, Jamestown, NY 14701
(716) 448-1971
Contact: Mark Kay Carafice, Bereavement Coordinator
Area Served: Chautauqua County

 

Bereaved Parents of the USA , Dunkirk-Fredonia-Silver Creek
35 Pearl Street, Forestville, NY 14062
(716) 965-4803
Meeting Place: St. John's Bosco Church
Sheridan, NY 14135
Meeting Day(s)/Time: 3rd Tuesday at 7 p.m.

 

Monroe, Wayne, Ontario, Genesee, Orleans, Wyoming & Livingston Counties

 

SUICIDE SURVIVOR GROUPS
These groups provide a safe place where those who have lost loved ones to suicide can share their experiences and support each other. Most groups meet once or twice a month.

 

Survivors of Suicide Genesee County
Contact: Kristy of Cindy
(585) 344-2611 (9 a.m.-5 p.m.)
(585) 813-0072 (after 5 p.m.)
mhagenessee@2ki.net
Meeting Place: Call for information
Meeting Day(s)/Time: 1st Monday of every month
Facilitated by: Peer
Charge: No
Counties served: Genesee and surrounding area

 

After Suicide-Monroe County
76 Lapham Park, Webster, NY 14590
Contact: Nancy Theis (585) 265-0449
Mitty Tuchrello (585) 442-2409
Meeting Place: 3399 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY 14623
Meeting Day(s)/Time: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month at 7:30 p.m.
Facilitated by: Peer
Charge: No
Counties served: Rochester Area and adjacent counties

 

Survivors of Suicide Orleans County
Regional Action Phone, Inc.
P.O. Box 281, Batavia, NY 14021
Contact: Holly (585) 703-2706 or
Dawn (585) 698-4857
raninc1@verizon.net
Meeting Place: Call for information
Meeting Day(s)/Time: 2nd Monday of every month
Facilitated by: peer
Charge: No
Counties Served: Orleans and surrounding areas

 

 

 

 

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