Postvention Resources
Suicide postvention refers to providing immediate and ongoing support to those impacted by a suicide loss.
Postvention is critical to promote healing after suicide and reduces suicide risk for loss survivors. Through postvention practices, we can reduce the stigma surrounding suicide and support individuals and communities through the grieving process.
What is Postvention?
While most people are familiar with the concept of suicide prevention, fewer may know the term suicide postvention and what it entails. Suicide postvention refers to providing immediate and ongoing support to those impacted by a suicide loss. Postvention is critical to promote healing after suicide and reduces suicide risk for loss survivors. Through postvention practices, we can reduce the stigma surrounding suicide and support individuals and communities through the grieving process. The main goals of postvention are to help people grieve in a healthy way, both individually and as a community, and to prevent further suicides among those who may be at risk due to the loss.
Postvention Trainings
Join our specialized training sessions designed to equip veterans, peers and non-healthcare organizations with essential skills in suicide prevention, safe messaging, and postvention support. Gain practical tools and knowledge to effectively support those impacted by suicide, foster healing, and promote a resilient community.
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Find postvention resources, organizations and support groups. For any specific questions, please email the resource organization directly.