Healing Survivors of Suicide

Hope helps people who have lost a loved one through suicide, recognizing that this experience is different from losing someone through other causes. As a survivor of suicide, you may feel deep feelings of abandonment or guilt as well as intense anger or sadness. Survivors of suicide need a safe place to explore these feelings and to raise questions and doubts. Some may attend this support group on the day of the funeral. Others come a few months later; some, a few years later. There is no timetable for grief, and we welcome you at any time.

Pet Loss Support Group

Pets offer us companionship, comfort, and unconditional love. It’s normal to grieve the loss of a loyal, affectionate friend, who has often been with us through difficult times. If you are struggling with the loss of a beloved pet, please consider coming to this special support group to discuss your feelings with people who understand.

Hope’s Pet Loss Support Group is available to everyone who is coping with difficult emotions related to the loss of a dog, cat, or other animal. If you would like to bring a photo of your pet to share during group, please do. Your photo will remain yours to keep.

Crisis Support: Urgent Help after a Traumatic Incident

The emotional damage from a crisis is limited most effectively when the incident is addressed quickly and directly by skilled, compassionate counselors. After a traumatic incident, those involved often feel a confusing and complex variety of emotions. With our help, witnesses and victims can begin to address these feelings and learn to cope.

Hope is available to help with special grief needs. Our counselors are available to assist the community immediately following a trauma, natural disaster, or crisis. We offer support to all local groups in southwest Florida, including schools, workplaces, and community organizations. If your organization needs urgent grief support after a crisis, call Michelle 239-489-9189.