MONTICELLO, NY — Across the world, survivors of suicide loss will gather on Saturday, November 21 for International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, to honor and remember loved ones lost to suicide. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) is sponsoring a Sullivan County gathering, hosted by NAMI Sullivan, at 20 Crystal St. from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

In order to help us plan, please register on or before Wednesday, November 18 by logging onto isossullivan.isosld.afsp.org and clicking on the "register" tab. You can also RSVP by calling 845/794-1029.

Complimentary brunch, coffee, tea and juice will be provided. 

An AFSP-produced documentary film will be shown and all attending can create take-home crafts to honor and remember loved ones lost.

Whether you are a recent loss survivor or have been grieving for years, you are welcome and encouraged to join. Active participation is not required; your presence is appreciated. The event is free of charge, confidential and a safe place to share. 

NAMI Sullivan has been partnering with the AFSP for years, offering support groups for people who have lost a loved one to suicide. The Suicide Bereavement Group meets on the first Wednesday evening of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The meeting is held live in Monticello and also available virtually via ZOOM. For information, phone 845/794-1029 or visit the NAMI Sullivan website at namisullivan.org.