Grief Services
Safe Place Support Groups
Safe Place provides those who have lost someone to suicide a caring, confidential, and peer-based support group where they do not have to be alone with their grief.
Safe Place is free of charge and facilitated by trained volunteers, many of whom are loss survivors themselves. A welcoming, safe environment is created which honors and respects the needs of all participants.
Every loss survivor grieves differently and at their own pace. During a meeting, participants can choose to share as much or as little as they would like. There is no “right” time to start attending – the only thing that matters is what feels right to each survivor.
Safe Place groups meet on a predetermined schedule, are free to attend, and are open to anyone who is grieving the loss of someone in their life to suicide.
Safe Place Details
- Begins: Monday, April 14, 2025
- Meets: Every 2nd & 4th Monday from 6:00pm to 7:30pm EST
- Format: Online via Zoom (those interested can register once to receive the Zoom link, which can be used to attend any future session)
- Meetings are drop-in; you may attend as few or as many meetings as is helpful for you
Those interested in attending and receiving access to the Zoom link should fill out the Safe Place sign-up form above. Questions may be directed to griefservices@capesamaritans.org.
“I wasn’t sure I would feel comfortable, but everyone was so kind. I listened to their stories and finally got the courage up to talk about my husband with people who had been through similar circumstances. They gave me much needed hope for the future.”
— Safe Place Participant
Care Packages
While talking with others is helpful for some, not everyone is interested in attending a support group and sometimes support groups aren’t available locally. We began our Care Packages program to help loss survivors receive support more privately and at times when they most need it.
Each Care Package contains books, brochures, articles, and online resources that other loss survivors have found helpful as they grieve. Specific books for children, parents, siblings, spouses, or friends can be included within each package as well. Care Packages are available free of charge, and can be mailed anywhere in the United States.
Please fill out the form below to receive a Care Package. All information is kept confidential.
“I had no one I was able to talk to after losing my closest friend. People around me either didn’t understand or thought they would upset me more by talking about him. Nighttime was the worst for me. I could never sleep, always thinking ‘what if’ over and over again. So I kept the care package next to my bed. It’s helped me feel less alone.”
— Loss Survivor and Care Package Recipient
Interested in Volunteering?
Loss survivors who are a bit further out from their loss and have done their own grief work may be interested in being there for others who are in a different place and needing support. Safe Place meetings and LOSS Teams are possible because of these individuals who can understand the grief of the participants. If you’re interested in volunteers for Safe Place or the LOSS Team, please visit our Grief Services volunteer page.