SUICIDE LOSS SURVIVORS
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Montgomery County Suicide Loss Survivor Support Groups
Groups meet for 10 weeks and are open to new attendees for the first 3 weeks of each session. After the 3rd week, registration closes.
2025 Support Group #1: Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
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January 9
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January 16
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January 23
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January 30
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February 6
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February 13
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February 20
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February 27
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March 6
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March 13
Location TBD
Future sessions will be announced as registration opens.
For more information about Montgomery County Support Groups, feel free to contact Brittini Long at blong@mcadamhs.org or 937-853-4324
Local and National Support Groups
Connecting with individuals who have experienced something similar can be very healing. There are local and virtual options to connect with other suicide loss survivors.
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Find other local and virtual options here: https://afsp.org/find-a-support-group/
Greene County
Support Group for Survivors of Suicide Loss
2nd Thursdays, 6:30-8:30pm
Beavercreek Health Center
2510 Commons Blvd, Beavercreek, OH 45431
For more information contact Florence Randolph at frandolph@vil.yellowsprings.oh.us.
Do you need help now?
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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255
National Suicide Support Text Line
Text message to 741 741
Local Help Now
Local Help Now | Montgomery County ADAMHS (localhelpnowmc.com)
Instantly connect with local service providers for addiction, mental health, and much more. Simply use the interactive directory to find a facility near you.
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​Need help finding the right RTA bus route to your nearest support location?
Access the Trip Planner using Google Maps here: RideTime | Greater Dayton RTA (i-riderta.org
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Take Action:
Montgomery County Prevention Coalition comprised of community leaders with a passion to prevent substance misuse and promote positive mental health. We invite you to explore our committees and get involved!
Montgomery County ADAMHS Training Calendar: check out current offerings to the local community. Topics include Mental Health First Aid, QPR Suicide Gatekeeper Training, and more!
Other resources:
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Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation - PDF document
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Surviving a Suicide Loss: Resource and Healing Guide
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Eluna Network - The mission of Eluna is to support children and families impacted by grief or addiction. Our innovative resources and programs address the critical needs of children experiencing powerful, overwhelming and often confusing emotions associated with the death of someone close to them or substance abuse in their family.
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Veterans - Mental Health Home (va.gov)
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VAMC Suicide Postvention Team can be reached at 937-268-6511​