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These are resources for spiritual communities following a death by suicide or a suicide attempt. In public health, supports and resources offered at this time are known as “postvention.” The Office of Suicide Prevention has identified additional support resources:
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General Postvention Resources
- The National Action Alliance for Suicide Prevention, Faith Communities Task Force
Self-care resources and information for spiritual leaders following a death by suicide. - Suicide Prevention Competencies for Faith Leaders
Skill-based resources for counseling for those impacted by a death by suicide for faith leaders. - Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)
Grief support for suicide loss survivors, including finding a support group, grief support packages, and other connections and resources. - Suicide Prevention Coalition of Colorado
The Coalition provides free iCare Packages packages that can be sent to individuals who have experienced a loss to suicide in Colorado.
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Christian Postvention Resources
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Soul Shop
Soul Shop offers counseling workshops for faith leaders to help those impacted by a death by suicide and survivors of suicide attempt.
Islamic Postvention Resources
- Maristan
The Muslim Community Suicide Response Manual: offers comprehensive community grief-suggested services, programs, and communication strategies for suicide loss, including suicide announcement suggestions, suicide khutbah suggestions, and community leader training.
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