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Help for Loss Survivors
You may be overwhelmed by grief, but you don’t have to suffer alone.
When You Should Call
It’s important to know when to ask for help. You should call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) if you have any of the following warning signs, especially if a problem is making it hard for you to get through the day.
- Eating or sleeping too much or too little.
- Pulling away from people and things.
- Having low or no energy.
- Feeling numb or like nothing matters.
- Having unexplained aches and pains.
- Feeling helpless or hopeless.
- Smoking and drinking more than usual or using drugs.
- Feeling unusually confused, forgetful, angry, upset, worried, scared or on edge.
- Fighting with family and friends.
- Unable to get rid of troubling thoughts and memories.
- Thinking of hurting or killing yourself or someone else.
- Unable to perform daily tasks like taking care of your kids or getting to work or school.
More Ways to Get Help
Find a Therapist or Support Group
Speaking to a therapist or attending a support group can help you work through your grief and improve your overall mental health. The following resources can help you find a psychologist, psychiatrist or support group near you.
Grief Support Quick Reference
This tool was developed by the Lifeline Consumer-Survivor Subcommittee and is designed to provide crisis workers with essential and easy-to-access information about suicide grief support.
How to Take Care of Your Family Member
After Treatment in the Emergency Department
This guide will give you some important points on how to take care of yourself and your family member following a suicide attempt and it will provide resources to help you move forward.
How to Talk to Children About Suicide
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education has advice on how to explain suicide to children who have lost a loved one.
Respond After a Suicide in the Workplace
This guide is designed to help employers and organizations increase their understanding and confidence in responding to suicide in the workplace. It explores what is involved in supporting employees bereaved through suicide and other practical information about responding effectively to suicide in the workplace.
