Survivors of Suicide Loss scheduled for December 7th in Wellsville

This is a free event for all community members and pre-registration is highly encouraged to ensure enough supplies and food for all.

 

Location          Grant Duke Hose Fire Company, 80 Stevens St, Wellsville, NY
Date                   Saturday, December 7, 2024 

Time                   11am – 1:30pm 

Program           Film screening followed by discussion, holiday-themed make & take activities, lunch, and refreshments

Cost                    Free

Registration   https://forms.office.com/r/9064ZHU63j  (Registration will close December 4)

 

Why Attend a Survivor Day Event?  This is an event where people who have lost a loved one by suicide come together to find comfort and gain understanding as we share stories of healing and hope.

 

1.       You will be in a safe and supportive space.

You will be in a space shared by other survivors, and you will be safe to express any and all of the painful emotions and thoughts you may be experiencing. 

 

2.       You will find a connection. 

You will be in a group of survivors who understand what it means to lose someone to suicide. 

 

3.       You will learn that your feelings are normal. 

This atmosphere will give you the chance to talk with other people who have gone through or are going through the same thing you are. You can hear others speak about their feelings and you can share how you are feeling if you choose. 

 

4.       You can find hope and support and learn things to help you cope and heal. 

Important topics are addressed and there are no “right” or “wrong” ways of dealing with a suicide loss. You will be in a nonjudgmental atmosphere, and you will be able to connect with local resources. 

 

5.       Survivor Day films tell stories that resonate, inspire, and provide comfort. 

American Foundation of Suicide Prevention provides a yearly film that shows true stories that the sadness and anger do not last forever. Life does go on in time. This year we will watch a documentary short, Healing Together: Culture, Community and Suicide Loss, 3 families share how they navigated the loss of their young loved one to suicide. Throughout the film, families reflect on their approaches to grief and the healing process, while also acknowledging the importance of community and culture. Their insights show that, through resilience and support, suicide loss survivors can find understanding, meaning, and even joy in their lives while continuing to honor the lives of those they have lost.