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Peer-led Drop in Support Groups

These support groups are for family members, friends, and coworkers of those who have died by suicide. Minimum age for our general SOSL Support Groups is 14.  These Drop-In groups are led by other survivors of suicide loss. You do not need to sign up ahead of time.

“The best thing about being involved in a SOSL (Survivors of Suicide Loss) support group is realizing that I’m absolutely not alone in this immense pain.  I knew there would be others there who had also lost a child to suicide, but I needed to connect with other mothers.  No one else, beside other mothers who’ve lost a child to suicide, can totally understand how truly devastating it really is for a mother.  I found understanding, support and an arena to talk about my special form of grief to people who understand the pain of losing a child to suicide.

From the support I received, I was able to move forward in a healthy way and then move onto helping others who’ve gone through the same things as I. I strongly recommend attending support groups for survivors of suicide loss.  It brought me out of the depths of despair to a much better place where I can now talk about my experience to others and support them while they also move toward a better place of understanding and HOPE.”

– Jenny W., Survivor of Suicide Loss

6-Week Suicide Loss Support Groups

The 6-week Grief Support Group is open to anyone who has lost someone to suicide. These weekly groups are more structured than the Drop-In Groups, and are led by a licensed Counselor. This group is based on the teachings of Dr. Alan Wolfelt and his “Companioning Model”. This Group takes place weekly for 75-90 minutes and a light meal is provided. Our next group will begin on Tuesday March 3rd, 2026 and continue for the next 5 consecutive Tuesdays, each group starting at 6:00pm-7:30pm.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED:

To register, please email our Program Coordinator at programs@communityforhope.org

Available Groups

Neenah SOSL

Currently not active due to low attendance.

If you would like to facilitate the Neenah group, please email us!

Oshkosh SOSL

Third Thursday of the Month, 6:00-7:30pm.
Location: Oakhaven Church 2175 Witzel Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54904

Please check our website or Facebook page for updated info each month.
Contact: 920 230 4840
Teen SOSL Group meets as needed-Please contact us to request meetings

 

 

Other Area SOSL Groups

Prevent Suicide Fox Cities – Appleton
Third Thursday of the Month, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
211 E. Franklin St.Appleton, WI  54911
RSVP with: Jeanette M. Potts, MS, CT at:  jmpotts@preventsuicidefoxcities.org

Prevent Suicide Fox Cities – Brillion
Second Thursday of the Month, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
120 Center St., Brillion, WI  54110
RSVP with: Jeanette M. Potts, MS, CT at:  jmpotts@preventsuicidefoxcities.org