After Suicide or Traumatic Loss - NAMI Maine

AFTER SUICIDE OR TRAUMATIC LOSS

Resources, Support & Consultation

at NAMI Maine

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The Maine Suicide Prevention Program

If you have lost someone close to you by suicide or you are part of a school or an organization where a loss has happened, it is a shocking and painful experience. NAMI Maine provides support and resources to assist people and organizations address the immediate needs of those impacted by the loss. We will also help connect you to the ongoing support and assistance needed.

FOR FAMILY & OTHERS

Personally Impacted by a Suicide

The information in this section is meant to help as you deal with the shock and the painful grief that comes with a death by suicide. Please know that you are not alone.

Maine experiences more than 250 suicide deaths per year, leaving several thousand people struggling with the deep grief of a suicide loss. We are sorry for your loss. Contact NAMI Maine for additional resources and support at 207-622-5767. We can assist you with resources for yourself and your family and help connect you to further support in your region. The information below is provided to help you understand suicide grief and to connect you with other resources as you travel the grief journey.

RESOURCES FOR

Suicide Loss Survivors

If You Are In Crisis...

If you are in crisis and in need of support, please contact:
Maine Crisis Hotline: 1-888-568-1112
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

For additional supports and resources, please contact Suicide Prevention Coordinator at mspp@namimaine.org or (800) 464-5767 x 2318.

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Here for Maine. Here for YOU! Through support, education, and advocacy NAMI Maine is dedicated to building better lives for the 1 in 4 Mainers who are affected by mental illness.