Support Groups
BAKERSFIELD
Group Name & Mailing Address:
Survivors After Suicide
Contact: Ellen Eggert-Hallgren, 661-868-1552, eeggert@co.kern.ca.us
Meeting Place:
Consumer Family Learning Center
5121 Stockdale Hwy
Bakersfield, CA 93313
Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time:
3rd Tuesday of every month, contact for time
Facilitated by: Peer
Charge: No
Counties Served: Kern
Last Updated: 2/5/10
CAMARILLO
Group Name & Mailing Address:
Suicide L.O.S.S. Group
Camarillo Hospice
400 Rosewood Avenue, Suite 102
Camarillo, CA 93010
Contact: Carole Wadsworth, (805) 389-6870 Ext. 19, cwadsworth@camarillohospice.org
Meeting Place: Camarillo Hospice
Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time:
1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m.
Facilitated by: Professional
Charge: No
Newsletter: Yes, combined with Hospice newsletter
Counties Served: Ventura
Last Updated: 8/5/09
CAMERON PARK
Group Name & Mailing Address:
S.P.E.A.R. (Suicide Prevention Education Action Resource)
P.O. Box 1006
Placerville, CA 95667
Contact:
Vivian Hurtado-Figueira, 530 676-2119, spearhelpskids@internet49.com
Meeting Place:
Cameron Park Village
3433 Palmer Drive
Cameron Park, CA 95682
Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time:
Call or email for information
Facilitated by: Peer
Charge: No
Newsletter: No
Counties Served: El Dorado and Amador Counties
Last Updated: 8/14/08
CHINO HILLS
Group Name & Mailing Address:
Hope After Suicide
15111 Pipeline Ave., #245
Chino Hills, CA 91709
Contact:
Pat Harness-Overley (909) 393-2563, overley@gte.net
Meeting Place:
Pomona Valley Medical Center
2140 Grand Ave., Suite 105
Chino Hills, CA 91709
Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time:
1st and 3rd Wednesday from 7-8:30 p.m.
Facilitated by: Peer and Professional
Charge: No
Newsletter: No
Counties Served: Serves San Bernadino,
Riverside, parts of LA and parts of Orange
Last Updated: 6/10/09
CULVER CITY
SOS Sibling Survivor Group
Contact: Nancy Morrissey, 310-739-3349. lilygardenalia@yahoo.com
Meeting Place: Email for information
Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time:
Fluctuates, depending on members schedules,
but generally 2nd Sunday of the Month
Facilitated by: Peer
Charge: No
Newsletter: No
Counties Served: Los Angeles
Last Updated: 8/14/09
DAVIS
Group Name & Mailing Address:
Suicide Prevention of Yolo Co.
P.O. Box 622
Davis, CA 95617
Contact:
Diane Sommers, Executive Director; (530) 756-7542; spyc@sbcglobal.net
Meeting Place: Call for location and beginning date
Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time:
8-week programs/1 meeting a week; Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m.
Facilitated by: Licensed Clinician
Charge: No
Newsletter: Yes, once per year for donors
Counties Served: Yolo, Sacramento, Solano
Last Updated: 6/10/09
ENCINO (LA)
Group Name & Mailing Address:
Bereavement Counseling Center
Suicide Survivors Support Program
Contact:
Dr. Rosemarie White (818) 906-8832
Meeting Place: Please Call
Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time: Closed groups meets periodically throughout the year.
Please call for further info
Facilitated by: Peer and Professional
Charge: $25 per session, some reduced fee slots available
Newsletter: No
Counties Served: Serves West Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange San Fernando Valley, Santa Monica
Last Updated: 12/29/09
EUREKA
Group Name & Mailing Address:
Support After Suicide (S.A.S.)
Contact:
Kathy Collins, 707-839-3349
mickeygramma@sbcglobal.net
Meeting Place:
Adorni Center
1011 Waterfront Dr.
Eureka, CA 95501
Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time:
Every 3rd Monday of the month at 7pm
Facilitated by: Peer
Charge: No-Donations are Suggested to cover cost of Meeting facility
Newsletter: None
Counties Served: Humboldt
Last Updated: 7/15/09
FRESNO
Group Name & Mailing Address:
Fresno Survivors of Suicide Loss
2585 East Perrin Ave. Suite #102
Fresno, CA 93720
Contact:
Fresno Survivors of Suicide Loss (559) 322-5877, Leann@fresnosos.org
www.fresnosos.org
Meeting Place:
Hope Lutheran Church
Corner Barstow & Fresno Streets
Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time:
3rd Tuesday of each month from 7-9 p.m.
Facilitated by: Peer
Charge: No
Newsletter: Yes
Counties Served: Fresno, Madera, Kings, Tulare
Last Updated: 1/22/10
GARDEN GROVE
Group Name & Mailing Address:
S.O.S./Survivors of Suicide
Crystal Cathedral
12141 Lewis St.
Garden Grove, CA 92840
Contact:
Ms. Jeri Livingstone, Care Ministry (714) 539-1429, jandktoo@socal.rr.com
www.survivorsofsuicide.org
Meeting Place:
Crystal Cathedral, Tower of Hope, 2nd Floor
Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time:
1st and 3rd Sunday of every month from 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Facilitated by: Peer
Charge: No
Newsletter: No
Counties Served: Orange/Los Angeles County
Last Updated: 6/12/09
GLENDALE
Group Name & Mailing Address:
Beyond Loss Survivors of Suicide
1509 Wilson Terrace
Glendale, CA 91206-4007
Contact: Alice Zulli or Joan Klaric, 818-409-8008; zulliap@ga.org
Meeting Place: Please contact us before attending
Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time:
Mondays - 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Facilitated by: Peer
Charge: Yes - one time $25 charge
Newsletter: Yes
Counties Served: Los Angeles
Last Updated: 3/11/09
IRVINE
Group Name & Mailing Address:
Mariners Church
5001 Newport Coast Drive
Irvine, CA 92603
Contact: (949) 854-7030 x869
Meeting Place:
Mariners Church Worship Center
Prayer Room 179
Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time:
1st Thursday each month, 7-9 PM
Facilitated by: Peer
Charge: No
Newsletter: No
Counties Served: Orange
Last Updated: 6/12/09
LOS ANGELES COUNTY
Group Name & Mailing Address:
Survivors after Suicide
Didi Hirsch Community Mental Health Center
4760 S. Sepulveda Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90230
Contact: Rick Mogil 310-895-2326; rmogil@didihirsch.org
www.suicidepreventioncenter.org
Meeting Place:
Please call for information on the following groups:
--West Los Angeles (LA)
--San Fernando Valley (LA)
--South Bay (LA)
--San Gabriel Valley (LA)
Facilitated by: Peer and Licensed Professional
Charge: No, but donations suggested
Newsletter: Yes
Counties Served: Los Angeles
Last Updated: 8/12/09
LOS ANGELES
Group Name & Mailing Address:
For Parents Who Have Lost Children to Suicide
2001 S. Barrington Ave., #202
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Contact:
Terry Jordan, L.C.S.W., (310) 859-2241, tjordanlcsw@yahoo.com
www.psychotherapyinla.com.
Meeting Place:
Same as above
Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time:
Call for information
Facilitated by: Terry Jordan, L.C.S.W., Psychotherapist
Charge: Yes
Newsletter: No
Counties Served: Serves Greater Los Angeles
Last Updated: 6/10/09
LOS ANGELES
Group Name & Mailing Address:
Adolescent Survivors (ages 13-18)
2001 S. Barrington Avenue, Suite 202
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Contact:
Terry Jordan, L.C.S.W., D.C.S.W., (310) 859-2241, tjordanlcsw@alumni.usc.edu
www.psychotherapyinla.com.
Meeting Place: Same
Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time: Various
Facilitated by: Terry Jordan, L.C.S.W., D.C.S.W.
Charge: Yes
Newsletter: No
Counties Served: Los Angeles
Last Updated: 6/10/09
LOS ANGELES
Group Name & Mailing Address:
Survivors After Suicide
2001 S. Barrington Avenue, Suite 202
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Contact:
Terry Jordan, L.C.S.W., D.C.S.W., (310) 859-2241, tjordanlcsw@alumni.usc.edu
www.psychotherapyinla.com.
Meeting Place: Same
Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time: Various
Facilitated by: Terry Jordan, L.C.S.W., D.C.S.W.
Charge: Yes
Newsletter: No
Counties Served: Los Angeles
Last Updated: 6/10/09
LOS ANGELES
Group Name & Mailing Address:
Gay & Lesbian Survivors After Suicide
2001 S. Barrington Avenue, Suite 202
Los Angeles, CA 90025
Contact:
Terry Jordan, L.C.S.W., D.C.S.W., (310) 859-2241, tjordanlcsw@alumni.usc.edu
www.psychotherapyinla.com.
Meeting Place: Same
Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time: Various
Facilitated by: Terry Jordan, L.C.S.W., D.C.S.W.
Charge: Yes
Newsletter: No
Counties Served: Los Angeles
Last Updated: 6/10/09
MODESTO
Group Name & Mailing Address:
Community Hospice
Survivors of Suicide
4368 Spyres Way
Modesto, CA 95356
Contact:
Sherry Luecke, bereavement director, (209) 578-6378, sherry.luecke@hospiceheart.org
Meeting Place: Same as above
Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time: Call for schedule
Facilitated by: Peer
Charge: No
Newsletter: No
Counties Served: Stanislaus and surrounding areas
Last Updated: 8/14/09
OAKLAND
Group Name & Mailing Address:
Survivors of Suicide Loss Support
Contact:
Nicci Butler, (510) 502-6492 or nicci@thebaddestbag.com
Susan Groff, (415) 254-4088 or susangroff@yahoo.com
Meeting Place:
Victor J. London Studio
1707 Telegraph Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94612
Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time:
1st Wednesday every month, 6:00-7:30 pm
Facilitated by: peer
Charge: donations welcomed
Newsletter:
Counties Served: Alameda
Last Updated: 12/22/09
OAKLAND
Group Name & Mailing Address:
Survivors of Suicide
P.O. Box 3120
Oakland, CA 94609
Contact: Chrissy Brewer, LMFT, 1-800-260-0094, cbrewerlmft@aol.com
Meeting Place: North Oakland, contact for details
Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time: Contact for details
Facilitated by: Professional
Charge: $10 per meeting
Newsletter: No
Counties Served: Alameda
Last Updated: 12/29/09
PACIFIC GROVE
Group Name & Mailing Address:
L.O.S.S.: Loving Outreach for Survivors of Suicide
P.O. Box 1222
Santa Cruz, CA 95061
Contact: Suicide Prevention Service (831)459-9373
in Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito Counties,
or call the 24-hour crisis line at 1-877-663-5433 (ONE-LIFE)
Meeting Place:
call for location
Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time:
call for information
Facilitated by: Peer and Professional
Charge: No
Newsletter: No
Counties Served: Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito
Last Updated: 8/12/09
PALO ALTO
Group Name & Mailing Address:
S.O.S
Kara
457 Kingsley Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Contact: Sue Carter, (650) 321-5272, info@kara-grief.org
Meeting Place: Call to schedule appt.
Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time: Call to schedule appt.
Facilitated by: Peer
Charge: No
Newsletter: Yes
Counties Served: San Mateo and Santa Clara
Last Updated: 6/10/09
PETALUMA
Group Name & Mailing Address:
Hospice of Petaluma and Memorial Hospice
416 Payran Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
Contact:
Bev Miller, 707-778-6242 x 122, beverly.miller@stjoe.org
Meeting Place:
Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time: TBD
Facilitated by: Peer/Professional
Charge: No
Newsletter: No
Counties Served: Sonoma/Marin
Last Updated: 8/12/09
PLEASANTON/ LIVERMORE
Group Name & Mailing Address:
Tri-Valley Survivors of Suicide
P.O. Box 565
Sunol, CA 94586
Contact:
Shirley Kaminsky, R.N., (925) 872-5634, trivalleysos@yahoo.com
Meeting Place: Private home in Livermore
Meeting Day(s)/Meeting Time:
Second Monday of each month
Facilitated by: Peer and Professional
Charge: No
Newsletter: No
Counties Served: Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin (East)
Last Updated: 1/8/10
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