If you have lost someone to suicide, you are not alone. There are millions of survivors who, like you, are trying to cope with this heartbreaking loss. On Saturday, November 19th, hundreds of simultaneous conferences for survivors of suicide loss will take place throughout the U.S. and around the world. This unique network of healing conferences helps survivors connect with others who have survived the tragedy of suicide loss, and express and understand the powerful emotions they experience.
This is a day for survivors of suicide loss, their family and friends and the clinicians who support them. While no one chose to walk this journey of being a survivor of suicide loss, we can find comfort and hope by being with others who understand. Please invite others who are on this journey to join us on November 19th.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Boston Chapter Conference
Mount Ida College
777 Dedham Street, Newton, MA 02459
Registration at: 9:30 a.m. EST
Conference from 10:00am-2:00pm
Fee: $30/person; $15 for students, $60 for family of four includes lunch
Website: www.afsp.org/greaterboston
Click here for Registration Form and follow the instructions
For questions, send an email to: Melanie Varady or call 617-439-0940
Additional Conference Locations in Massachusetts
We recommend that you register in advance so that site organizers can plan accordingly. However, walk ins are always welcome. Conferences vary in cost from free to a minimal charge, so please check with the contact listed in the site you are attending.
| AMHERST
UMass Amherst Campus Center – Room 903, One Campus Center Way, Amherst, MA 01003 Conference Starts: 5:00 p.m. EST Registration: Please contact site organizer prior to attending Contact: Nupur Jain, ncjain@uhs.umass.edu or 413-545-0243 |
| CHICOPEE
Elms College Alumnae Library, 291 Springfield Street, Chicopee, MA 01013 Conference Starts: 9:30 a.m. EST Fee: $20/person. $15 for students. Maximum charge per family – $50. Website: www.facebook.com/afspwesternmass Contact: Mary Pat McMahon, DPROFF52@aol.com or 413-734-9139 |
| COHASSET
Mahoney Residence, 74 Ledgewood Drive, Cohasset, MA 02025 Conference Starts: 12:30 p.m. EST Contact: Mandy Mahoney, mandy.mahoney@comcast.net 781-383-9812 |
| HYANNIS
Neighborhood Support Coalition/CIGSYA Building, 56 Barnstable Road, Hyannis, MA 02061 Conference Starts: 11:30 a.m. EST Website: http://capesamaritans.org Contact: Jessica, ccsamaritans@verizon.net 508-548-8900 |
| LAWRENCE
Family Service, Inc., 430 North Canal Street, Lawrence, MA 01840 Conference Starts: 11:30 a.m. EST Website: www.masspreventssuicide.org/northeast Contact: Debbie Helms, dhelms@familyserviceinc.com or 978-327-6670 |
| NANTUCKET
Faregrounds Restaurant, Faregrounds Road, Nantucket, MA 02554 Conference Starts: 12:00 p.m. EST Contact: Jenny Garneau, jennygarneau@comcast.net or 508-325-0048 |
| TAUNTON
Silver City Teen Center, First Parish Church, 68 Church Green, Taunton, MA 02780 Conference Starts: 10:30 a.m. EST Contact: Annemarie Matulis, matulisannie@msn.com or 508-922-7278 |
