this is info i got after sign up for survivor e-network, thought you might
be interested.
Pat

-----Original Message-----
From: AFSP Inquiry [mailto:Inquiry@...]
Sent: Monday, September 22, 2003 9:33 AM
To: pmorrisb@...
Subject: e-Network registration response


> Thank you for registering for AFSP's Survivor e-Network.
>
> First, let me tell you how deeply sorry I am for your loss. I am a
survivor myself, having lost my brother to suicide. Although I would never
presume to say I know how anyone else feels, please know that there are
many, many survivors out there who, like you, know the pain and tragedy of
suicide loss.
>
> Let me try to offer you some places to start:
>
> Many survivors find it helpful to talk to others who have also suffered a
suicide loss. AFSP's web site (www.afsp.org) has a list of suicide survivor
support groups throughout the country. It also lists extensive resources
for survivors, including books, practical advice, survivor stories, and
information about mental illness and suicide.
>
> Our web site also has information about National Survivors of Suicide Day,
which is always held on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. On that day,
simultaneous local healing conferences throughout the country are linked by
live satellite broadcast and webcast. The 2002 program can be viewed on our
web site free of charge at anytime. If you'd like to mark your calendar and
join us for this year's conference, it will be on Saturday, November 22,
2003; information about conference sites will be available on www.afsp.org
beginning in the summer.
>
> Individual counseling with a mental health professional is another option
to help you through the grieving process.
>
> Above all, know that you're not alone.
>
> If we can be of any further help, please be in touch (jharpel@...).
Take care,
>
> Joanne
>
> Director of Survivor Initiatives
> American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
> 120 Wall Street, 22nd Floor
> New York, NY 10005
> Tel. (212) 363-3500 ext. 32
> Fax (212) 363-6237
> www.afsp.org
>