Online Resources:
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A Handbook for Survivors - Virtual Book
Survivors of Suicide by Jeffery Jackson is a handbook for those who have been affected by suicide. This book goes over emotions surrounding grief, shock, guilt, acceptance, moving on, and more.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
If you ever find yourself in a crisis situation, please call 988 immediately. Their website also offers various online resources.
Behavior Health Programs
The Idaho Department of Health & Welfare provides services of the highest quality by working together to inspire hope, recovery, and resiliency in the lives of Idahoans and their families who live with behavioral health disorders.
31 Tips to Boost Your Mental Health
Mental Health America offers various online resources for mental health and support, including 31 tips for improving overall mental health.
ReachOut.com
ReachOut.com offers a safe place to chat anonymously, get support, and feel better. They also offer resources for teens, adults, and schools.
Online Support
The Compassionate Friends offers “virtual chapters” through an Online Support Community (live chats). This program was established to encourage connection and sharing among parents, grandparents, and siblings over 18.
24/7 Private Facebook Groups
Compassionate Friends offers a variety of private Facebook Groups to help you find support and community from people who have experienced loss to suicide.
What to do After the Conversation?
While a single conversation can make a big impact on someone’s life, your willingness to continue talking, listen, and simply being present with someone helps more than you might know. Seize The Awkward has a great article about building on your initial conversation with someone.
Talking to Teens - Article
Talking to a teen about depression and suicide can be difficult. Check out the APA’s article on ways to identify warning signs, and how to effective communicate with a teen who might be struggling.
Understanding Grief - Article
The grief journey has many emotional peaks and valleys and lasts far longer than society recognizes. Each person’s journey is unique, so you may find that you, your spouse and your family are all processing their grief at different speeds and in different ways.
Death of a Child - Article
The death of any child, regardless of age, is overwhelming to parents, who can never be fully prepared for the child to die before them.
Adults Grieving the Death of a Sibling - Article
When a sibling dies, the world changes in a heartbeat. Oftentimes when such a loss occurs, others fail to recognize that the surviving sibling faces emotional battles on many fronts while working through the loss. They are often called the “forgotten mourners”.