The unexpected death of a loved one is a singularly tragic event. It can be a life changing emotional experience for surviving family members and friends.

The suicide death of a loved one, is a life changing event of a different kind for surviving family members and friends. The grief associated with a lost loved one that has suicided can be accompanied by complex emotional pain and feelings unlike any other related to the grief process.

It is these differences which brought together a group of individuals and families to discuss their experiences following the suicide of a loved one. The Tuscarawas Regional Survivors of Suicide (TRSOS) Support Group was formed as a result of a need to share experiences, feelings, insights and strategies which help them to recover from the unique emotional grief associated with loss of a loved one to suicide.

The mission of the TRSOS Support Group’s is- “To provide a safe and supportive environment where surviving families can share feelings, thoughts and emotions for the purpose of recovering from the suicide of a loved one”

The support group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month.

If you are interested in learning more about the support group please contact Dave Schaffer at the ADAMHS Board at 330.364.6488 or Sandra Lankford at Community Mental Healthcare at 330.343.6631.