In the News
Check out West Michigan Survivors of Suicide Loss featured in the news.
Media Highlights
WOOD-TV shares about groups like West Michigan Survivors of Suicide Loss gathering in person again after the pandemic. Board Members Jim Musial and Becky Olson explain the benefits of connecting with fellow survivors. (View it here)
Hear WMSOSL Board Members Bonnie and Becky on the Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan’s “Surviving Suicide” podcast episode 6.
Resources
West Michigan Survivors of Suicide Loss is a support group. We are not a crisis hotline. Please refer to the following resources for immediate care or if you are experiencing feelings of hopelessness.
Group Literature
WMSOSL Single-Page Informational Flier
Crisis Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
Pine Rest Same Day Urgent Care
In-person mental health support in West Michigan
Prevention & Community
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Healing and prevention tips, meeting resources
Board member Becky’s blog sharing survivor stories
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Survivors
Online discussion forums by loss type for survivors
Mental Health Foundation of West Michigan
Creators of the be nice. Action Plan and “Surviving Suicide” podcast
Hear WMSOSL Board Members Bonnie and Becky on podcast episode 6
Recommended Books
List of books for survivors curated by the American Founation for Suicice Prevention
Other Area Meetings and Groups
Visit the searchable support group meeting list curated by American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
West Michigan Survivors of Suicide Loss Newsletters
Read past issues of our monthly e-newsletters that include reflections from WMSOSL meeting attendees.