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🌟 September is Suicide Prevention Month 🌟
This month, we come together to raise awareness, offer support, and take action to prevent suicide. At My Grief Connection, we believe that every life matters and that we can make a difference through compassion, education, and connection. 💛 You Are Not Alone: If you're struggling, reach out—there's always someone ready to listen. You are valued, and your life is precious. 🗣️ Start the Conversation: Talking about mental health and suicide is crucial. By breaking the silence, we can reduce stigma and help those who are suffering in silence to feel safe enough to seek help. 🤝 Support Each Other: Whether it’s a friend, family member, or a stranger in need, offering a listening ear or a simple check-in can save a life. Small acts of kindness can make a world of difference. 🔗 Resources Are Available: If you or someone you know is in crisis, don’t hesitate to seek help. There are resources and people who care and want to help. We'll be featuring many of them in the coming days and weeks. 💛Let's commit to being present, supportive, and informed this month and beyond. Together, we can create a community where everyone feels safe, supported, and connected. 💛 |
Idaho EVENTS
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Boise Hive Survivors of Suicide (S.O.S.) Group
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6:15 - 8:00 PM MST The Boise Hive at 3907 W Custer Drive, Boise, Idaho 83705 The Boise Hive is excited to launch its Survivors of Suicide (S.O.S.) group. This group will focus on helping those who have lost a loved one to suicide find support, closure, and peace. If you have lost someone to suicide, join them on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, from 6:15 - 8:00 PM MST to see what it's all about at. For additional information, email [email protected] or visit www.boisehive.org |
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End-of-Life Doulas of Idaho
2nd Wednesday every month from 7:00 - 8:30 PM Alsip & Persons Funeral Chapel, 404 10th Avenue S., Nampa, ID 83651 Upcoming 2024 Dates Include: October 9, November 13, & December 11 Living and Dying are two sides of the same coin, you can't have one without the other. The End-of-Life Doulas of Idaho have created a free monthly meeting for the community to find support, education and connections. We are all students of life, continuously learning to live with Death, Dying and Grief. Spend some time with them in-person at our monthly Living with Death events. https://www.eoldoulasid.org/ |
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Good Grief Peer Support Group
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MST Eagle Senior Center (312 E. State St. Eagle, Idaho) Next Meeting: September 26, 2024 Good Grief is a peer support group that provides a safe and comfortable space for all inclusive discussions related to the journey of grief and loss. Join them for weekly topics, resources of all kinds and community support. The group meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM MST at Eagle Senior Center (312 E. State St. Eagle, Idaho). All grievers are welcome to join them and there is no charge to attend! Contact the group facilitators Angelina and Amanda via email with inquiries: [email protected] |
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6th Annual Ride for Jared
September 14, 2024 High Desert Harley Davidson - 2310 East Cinema Drive, Meridian, ID 83642 Join the 6th Annual Ride for Jared September 14, 2024 in Meridian, Idaho! Help support suicide prevention and celebrate life with a day full of fun, laughter, and love. Everyone is welcome whether you have a motorcycle, car, or truck! Registration includes breakfast and lunch; you could win amazing raffle prizes, including a $500 Scheels gift card! Registration Fees are: $25/Single $35/Couple $35/Car OR Truck Event Details: Registration starts at 9:00 AM Ride & KSU begins a 11:00 AM Half of the proceeds will go to a fund for Jared’s daughter, Kaylie, with the rest benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Idaho Crisis and Suicide Hotline. Let’s ride together and make a difference! To register or donate, visit: www.RideforJared.com For additional information, contact Tina at 1-208-996-9601 or [email protected] |
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Top of Tamarack Race 2024
September 28, 2024 311 Village Drive, Tamarack, Idaho 83615 Registration is now open for the Gr8ter's Top of Tamarack Race 2024, set to take place on September 28, 2024. Top of Tamarack is where mental health meets mental strength, all for a good cause! This is an event unlike any other! Participants run, hike, or bike up the mountain and soak up the epic views of Valley County! You can choose to tackle any distance along the service road leading up to the summit. The maximum distance is 15 miles round trip with a full 2,900 foot elevation climb to the Top of Tamarack. There is no DNF (did not finish) in this race. Each mile post along your journey will be marked with a special token, reminding you that you have achieved agreat distance and you are “mentally strong.” Collect as many tokens as you can and then head back down the mountain to celebrate your achievement. The first male and female to reach thetop (for both biking and running)will be crowned King and Queen of the Mountain! Top of Tamarack is a mental health awareness and suicide prevention event. It celebrates those who are battling mental health challenges on their way to mental health recovery and who are still here with us today. It is a race that honors those who have lost their lives to suicide. It is a race that brings together athletes of all levels and gives them a purpose for moving forward. Race proceeds will benefit Gr8ter, Inc., a local non-profit organization that helps people struggling with mental health issues find hope and happiness in spite of their struggles. You must register by September 10th in order to be guaranteed race swag. Register at: https://runsignup.com/Race/ID/Tamarack/TopofTamarack |
General Events
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Death Café hosted by The Heartway
Last Monday of every month from 3:30 – 5:00 PM PT via Zoom The next meeting is Monday, September 30, 2024. Explore the mysteries of death and transform perceptions about life's final transition at the Heartway Death Café, a welcoming, open, and safe environment to discuss any thoughts or fears about life, death, and beyond. Their objective is to foster an awareness of death that leads to a more fulfilling life! Join them on the last Monday of every month from 3:30 – 5:00 PM PT via Zoom (courtesy of the SusiQ -- the nurturing home of Laguna Beach Seniors). The next meeting is Monday, July 29, 2024. At their monthly online discussion groups, attendees become more intimate with death and transform their fears around the end-of-life transition. In a relaxed, open, and safe atmosphere, participants are invited to share any issues or fears surrounding life and death. Please note that Death Café events are a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. Join facilitator Dr. Andrea Deerheart, Founder of The HeartWay, for a thought-provoking and inspiring discussion. Everyone is welcome! The FREE monthly Death Café features: - A relaxed, open, and safe atmosphere where attendees are invited to share issues surrounding life and death - A focus on increasing awareness of death to help participants and their loved ones make the most of finite lives - A respectful, and confidential space, with no agenda— there is never any intention to lead people toward a conclusion, product, or course of action Find out more and register at www.theheartway.org/death-cafe |
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Faith & Grief Ministries Online Support Gatherings
Faith & Grief Ministries is offering support gatherings on various days of the month. They will be posting updates on their website and Facebook page. You can also join their Facebook Online Gathering Group for daily prayers & resources. Please register and you will receive an email confirmation with the meeting access link & dial-in instructions. https://www.faithandgrief.org/gatherings/ Faith & Grief Workshops
Faith & Grief Ministries workshops are led by grief support experts who have experienced grief themselves and really “get grief.” The workshops are for anyone who is grieving the death of a loved one. Each workshop session explores sacred stories related to grief, the nature of grief, and sharing stories in small group discussions. Spiritual practices are introduced in each workshop session and are designed to promote comfort in grief. The multi-session workshops are hosted online and when possible, in-person. https://www.faithandgrief.org/griefworkshop/ |
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Finding Support in Grief Conference
October 18-20, 2024 Sheraton Framingham Hotel and Conference Center in Framingham, MA You are invited to the 3rd Annual Finding Support in Grief Conference, hosted by SADO.D, at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel and Conference Center. This conference provides a safe place where bereaved individuals can connect with others who have lost loved ones to substance use-related causes, offering a space for healing, hope, and community. For more info & to register, visit: https://sadod.org/savedate2024 |
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GrieveWell Young Adult Meetup Group
Are you grieving or do you know someone in grief between the ages of 18 and 25? Please urge them to sign-up today for an online meetup designed to help young grievers find each other and bond over varying activities such as Jackbox games. Young grievers can connect with each other by signing up at www.grievewell.com/calendar *Meetups are not group therapy or counseling: sessions are facilitated by a young adult GrieveWell volunteer.* |
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Grief Is... Retreat
September 18 - 20, 2024 The "Grief Is...Retreat" is a FREE 3-Day Online Event happening Wednesday, September 18th to Friday, September 20th hosted by Joi Renique! This event is 100% online, allowing you to process grief from the comfort of your home or any place where you feel safe. Learn from 15+ grief support professionals. Each presentation is 15-20 minutes long and packed with key takeaways and actionable steps. Videos will be available for FREE for 24 hours, so you can watch at your own pace. There will be a LIVE streamed welcome call on Tuesday, September 17th. Join the event Facebook community as soon as you get your FREE ticket! Remember, each video is pre-recorded and will be released at the scheduled time. Speakers will be LIVE during panel discussions and in the Facebook group on the day their presentation is released. Register now for FREE at https://tinyurl.com/GriefIsEvent For more info or questions, email Joi and her team at [email protected] |
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Healing Grief, Healing Trauma Summit
September 11-13, 2024 The Healing Grief, Healing Trauma Summit is a FREE 7-day online summit, from September 11-13, 2024, designed to help you navigate the complex emotions of grief and trauma, offering valuable insights and tools for your healing journey. Join a community of experts and survivors as they discuss the path to recovery, resilience, and renewal. This event is a chance to learn, grow, and find hope amidst the pain. Don't walk this path alone—find the support and wisdom you need to heal. Register at: www.healinggriefandtraumasummit.com |
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Healing Together Through the Holidays
December 2 - 8, 2024 The 2nd Annual Healing Together Through the Holidays is a FREE hybrid conference hosted by Samantha Ruth and GriefHab happening December 2 - 8, 2024, so save-the-dates! This is a 7 day Live Event (streaming worldwide!) featuring five speakers each day! Walk away with every tool, resource and a community of lifetime support! This year's life event will be held in the Metro Detroit Area, on a college campus, open to faculty and students. You'll be able to attend live or join virtually from wherever you are, and it's all FREE! Plus there will be a HUGE keynote speaker you wan't want to miss! You don't have to be afraid of these events. They aren't going to be days full of lectures and crying. Healing is about coming together, connecting, and sharing different ways to get through difficult days and difficult times - together. Be part of the change! Contact [email protected] with questions and follow @samanthamruth on Instagram Please share this event with any and everyone. No one should struggle alone. As a community, we can bring light to the importance of grief awareness and support. Those who are grieving are an invisible population, and it’s time the world sees us! |
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IMPACT Suicide Conference 2024
September 13, 2024, from 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM CT The 2024 IMPACT Suicide Conference is coming up with a focus on Digital Lifelines: Building Resiliency & Awareness. This FREE half-day virtual conference will be held on Zoom on September 13, 2024, from 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM CT. This event is a vital opportunity for community members and professionals to learn resources and methods to reduce the number of lives lost to suicide. Did you know that, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), suicide was the 11th leading cause of death in the U.S. as of 2022? With an estimated 1.6 million suicide attempts in the same year, it’s clear that we must act. The conference will bring together impactful speakers who will share personal experiences, educate through data-driven insights, and lead breakout sessions tailored for parents, nursing and mental health professionals, community members, and students. A key highlight will be a forum on accessing local and national resources. The IMPACT Suicide Conference, a volunteer-driven initiative by the Madison County (IL) Mental Health Alliance, has been making a difference since 2020. Each year, the conference centers on the goal of preventing suicide in all communities, reminding us that it takes all of us working together to achieve this mission. Learn more and register at www.impactsuicide.net |
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Injured-Survivors of Attempted Murder-Suicide Support Group
A brand new FREE support group is launching to serve injured survivors of attempted murder-suicide. The Injured-Survivors of Attempted Murder-Suicide Support Group will kick off its first virtual session on September 4, 2024! This 11-session group, led by licensed clinicians, is free for survivors living in Georgia. It’s a safe space to connect, heal, and navigate the trauma, healing, and grief together. Important: Registration closes on Friday, August 28, 2024. To join, potential participants must schedule a confidential pre-screening with a licensed clinician to ensure the group meets their needs. For more details or to register, contact Kylee Elliott, SSMS Project Coordinator, at 1-404-615-3267 or [email protected]. |
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Jonathan's Giving Tree - Life After Loss of a Child Support Group
Thursday's at 7:00 PM PST via Zoom. This group provides a safe space and supportive environment to further explore the stages of grief and is open to anyone that has loss a child, or a adult sibling or grandparent. It provides an opportunity to meet other grieving parents and share experiences and coping strategies. Zoom Meeting ID: 811 5824 0458 Password: OKMD4t For more information, contact Marcia Arreola at 949-342-6547. https://www.facebook.com/Jonathans-Giving-Tree-618093828699261/ https://jonathansgivingtree.org |
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Kintsugi Healing Grief Group for General Loss
Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 3:00 - 6:00 PM MST Join the South Salt Lake Arts for Life and RoanYourBoat on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 3:00 - 6:00 PM MST for this one-session Kintsugi group to honor and bring healing around all types of grief. Kintsugi is a technique that symbolizes strength and resilience. Has grief, loss, and hardship broken your heart open? In the repair of your brokenness, you can be stronger, more precious, and more beautiful. Grief comes in many forms, whether the loss of a relationship, the loss of a loved one, or even the loss of our sense of self. The fee is $25, discounted for South Salt Lake Residents. All supplies provided. No experience is necessary. To register, use the QR code in the graphic or visit www.sslarts.org/classes Their 4-week Kintsugi Grief and Loss Group for Loss of a Loved One is scheduled for Tuesdays in October (October 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th). Registration is open for this 4-week support group. To register, use the QR code in the graphic or visit www.sslarts.org/classes For details, email [email protected] or visit www.roanyourboat.org |
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Learning How to Grieve: Wednesday Workshops - FREE Virtual Grief Education Series
Wendy Kessler, MSW, FT, and Grief Specialist of My Grief Guide, hosts a FREE Virtual Grief Education Series of workshops "Learning How to Grieve" on the 1st Wednesday of every month, from 8:00 - 8:30 AM PST. Every session offers information and insight and Q&A to guide you on your grief journey. Attendance is FREE. If you cannot attend, a recording of the teaching portion will be emailed to you. Go to www.mygriefguide.com and click on the banner at the top of the home page to register. Next Workshop is on October 2, 2024 |
Pet Loss Grief Support & Candle Ceremony
Mondays at 5:00 HST / 6:00 PM AKST / 7:00 PM PST / 8:00 PM MST / 9:00 PM CST / 10:00 EST
On Monday evenings all across the globe the folks at PetLoss.com, and guests, light candles in memory of our pets who have gone on over the Rainbow Bridge.
It is a very healing ritual with no adherence to any religion or creed, just a simple lighting of candles to bring us all together. While there is an online
ceremony in their chat room every Monday, the Candle Ceremony does not have to be done online. Each of us can light our candles in our own way, privately.
If you would like light them at the same time with others you are welcome to join this weekly ceremony.
https://petloss.com/
Mondays at 5:00 HST / 6:00 PM AKST / 7:00 PM PST / 8:00 PM MST / 9:00 PM CST / 10:00 EST
On Monday evenings all across the globe the folks at PetLoss.com, and guests, light candles in memory of our pets who have gone on over the Rainbow Bridge.
It is a very healing ritual with no adherence to any religion or creed, just a simple lighting of candles to bring us all together. While there is an online
ceremony in their chat room every Monday, the Candle Ceremony does not have to be done online. Each of us can light our candles in our own way, privately.
If you would like light them at the same time with others you are welcome to join this weekly ceremony.
https://petloss.com/
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Room for Grief hosted by Reimagine
Every third Thursday of the month, the Reimagine community opens its arms to those navigating loss with the Room for Grief sessions. Facilitated by dedicated volunteers, these peer-led, drop-in gatherings are designed for anyone looking to learn about grief or seeking support on their journey. Using art, creativity, and thoughtful prompts, these sessions foster meaningful conversations and deep introspection. Created for adults across generations, Room for Grief provides a safe space when it’s needed most. Learn more and register at tinyurl.com/RoomForGrief |
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Wellness Retreat: A Weekend of Healing for Violent Crime Survivors
October 4-6, 2024 in Gig Harbor, Washington Victim Support Services (VSS) is hosting a free to attend Wellness Retreat: A Weekend of Healing for Violent Crime Survivors, from October 4-6, 2024 in the serene and picturesque setting of Gig Harbor, WA and applications are now open! This exclusive retreat will take place at a private AirBnB location, revealed only to confirmed participants to ensure a safe and intimate environment. Each attendee will have their own bedroom, providing a personal space to unwind. Due to the nature of this retreat, they are limiting participation to just 6 individuals, allowing for a close-knit and supportive community. There is no cost to attend. - Immerse yourself in a safe environment filled with workshops and therapeutic activities to embrace healing, resilience and renewal - Find solace in a mindful ambiance - Forge meaningful connections with others who understand the journey toward empowerment Please note, applying does not guarantee a spot at the retreat. They will review each application carefully to ensure a warm, appropriate, and safe environment for all participants. Applications are open from June 3-30, and they will notify applicants of their status by July 10. For more details, please visit: https://victimsupportservices.org/help.../wellness-retreat/ For any questions or concerns, please reach out to their Community Support Coordinator, Liberty Miller, at [email protected]. Click the link below to apply. Applications are being accepted through June 30th. https://forms.gle/o5opoCtRaWYp1AP26 |
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Whidbey Island Grief Retreat: Navigating the Tides of Enduring Grief
October 18-21, 2024 Langley Retreat Center, WA Join the team at Therapy Heals for a transformative Grief Retreat in the serene beauty of Whidbey Island. Dive deep into the journey of grief, gaining insights and tools to navigate long-term loss. Explore your past, understand your present, and envision your future. What to Expect: Individual reflection - Group interactions - Experiential activitiesFor those who have moved beyond the initial shock of loss and want to delve deeper. You'll leave with a renewed sense of self, stronger connections toloved ones no longer present, and fresh visions for your future. Early Bird Pricing: $2,100 (shared room); $2,500 (private room) until July 30, 2024. Prices increase $200 after August 1, 2024. A 50% non-refundable deposit required at registration. Includes room, retreat fees, and meals. Without housing: $1,845. (Note: MGC is NOT an affiliate.) Reserve your spot now for a journey of healing and transformation. Learn more or sign up at https://therapyheals.com/whidbey-island-grief-retreat If you have any questions please contact [email protected] (MGC is NOT affiliated.) |
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Widows LINK 2025 Cruise
January 12 - 19, 2025 New Orleans, LA, visiting Mahogany Bay, Belize City, Cozumelv The Widows Cruise, hosted by Widows LINK, is an amazing way to get away from the stresses of life and connect with women from around the United States and enjoy getting waited on hand and foot! This cruise is the opportunity for you to connect with other widows, share stories, and take a deep breath for a little while. You will experience fine dining, breathtaking views, but most importantly, you will have the chance to experience relationships you simple can’t find in the culture we live in today. Visit www.WidowsLink.org to learn more and to book your room today! (MGC is NOT affiliated.) |
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This site provides links and general grief support information and is not intended to serve as or replace professional counseling, guidance or treatment.
If you are thinking about hurting yourself or someone else, please contact 911 or the suicide hotline at 988.
For any type of crisis situation you can text CONNECT to 741741 to chat with a Crisis Text Line counselor.
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