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The Compassionate Friends (TCF) is a national nonprofit, self-help support organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to families grieving the death of a child of any age, from any cause. There is no religious affiliation and no individual membership fees or dues are charged. All bereaved family members are welcome. Founded in England in 1969, TCF was established in the United States in 1972, with 501(c)(3) not-for-profit incorporation in 1978, under which provision the organization's more than 650 local chapters also operate. TCF operates as separate entities in at least 30 countries around the world. Regular meetings of local chapters provide a caring environment in which bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents can work through their grief with the help of others who have been there. Monthly, more than 17,000 attend chapter meetings. Outreach is provided to more than 182,000 bereaved family members and professionals each month through chapter newsletters, websites, Facebook Pages, special programs including regional conferences, concurrent walks, phone calls, letters, e-mails, and personal visits. Educational information on grief following the death of a child and the work of TCF is provided to the community through publicity, speaking engagements, and the distribution of materials. Virtual chapters through an Online Support Community supply support, encouragement, and friendship. There are general bereavement sessions as well as more specific sessions. This program was established to encourage connecting and sharing among parents, grandparents, and siblings (over the age of 18) grieving the death of a child.

Surviving After Suicide (SAS) Class: The Surviving After Suicide Class is designed to help people who have lost a loved one to suicide learn to express and understand their grief. The class will discuss stigma, pain, guilt, and other common experiences of suicide loss grief. This is a ten-week course that provides support for survivors of suicide loss. Each class will focus on a unique aspect of survivor grief and is built for group members to share and support one another through the process. The class is offered three times a year, with sessions starting in January, April, and September. Registration for this class is required. Surviving After Suicide (SAS) Support Group: A monthly support group for people who have lost a loved one to suicide. Survivor information packets are available at no cost. The focus of this group is to connect suicide loss survivors and provide them with a space to support one another. Any survivor, 18 or older, is welcome to attend this group. Registration is not required to attend this group; however, the virtual option does require an email address to send a link to attend the group. This is an open and on-going group available in both in person and virtual settings. The in-person group meets from 7:00pm - 8:30pm, every third Thursday of each month in Sioux Falls. The virtual group meets from 6:00pm to 7:30, every third Wednesday of each month. Surviving After Suicide Events: Support events are open to anyone who has been impacted by suicide loss. Various activities occur throughout the year including, but not limited to Suicide Prevention Week, International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day (Saturday before Thanksgiving), etc. Email or call to get on the invite list for events. If you would like to get in touch, please complete the Suicide Services Request Form: https://helplinecenter.jotform.com/210544586305050?. Surviving After Suicide Events: Support events are open to anyone who has been impacted by suicide loss. Various activities occur throughout the year including, but not limited to Suicide Prevention Week, International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day (Saturday before Thanksgiving), etc. Email or call to get on the invite list for events. If you would like to get in touch, please complete the Suicide Services Request Form. Mentor Program: The mentor program is a peer mentorship program that connects survivors of suicide loss with a mentor to provide them with support, reassurance, and comfort. The mentors are individuals who are on their own suicide grief journey and are ready to come alongside those who are in the beginning of their grief journey. The mentors are not experts, nor are they counselors. Mentors provide 1-on-1 peer support and have completed training through the Helpline Center. Individuals needing immediate crisis care should call 988. Standard message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt-out. For end user privacy and terms and conditions of texting with 898211, go to: http://www.preventionpaystext.com/policies/

A support group for those who have experienced the death of a child, grandchild, or sibling at any age, for any reason.

Provides a safe, confidential space and support for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. Participants have the opportunity to share, reflect on and express their grief and help each other work towards healing and hope.

A team of first responders who work with law enforcement when there has been a death by suicide in Pennington County. The Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Team is called to the scene to help survivors with the next steps and offer any extra support and resources to the surviving loved ones. The Loss Team follows families for up to a year after their loss with case management services.

The Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) Team offers an 8-week class called "Understanding Your Suicide Grief" for survivors of suicide. This class focuses on helping those who have lost a loved on to suicide in hopes of assisting them in understanding the grief process and helping them find hope and health. Also provides a monthly suicide-led bereavement group called Survivors of Suicide Support Group (SOS) for people impacted by death to suicide. The group focuses on learning how to cope, heal, and recover with a community of others who have experienced suicide loss. The support group is a safe space to explore the challenges of suicide grief in a survivor's timeframe.

Provides peer support and financial assistance to individuals and families who have lost a loved one to suicide. Examples consist of financial assistance for grief counseling, burial expenses, clean-up costs, legal fees, and other suicide-related expenses. The Program Coordinator supports clients with referrals and resources to additional financial assistance programs and/or therapeutic support if needed. Also provides peer and emotional support and resource referrals for a year. Peer support is provided through telehealth meetings and check-ins.