We the Living

A support group for those that have lost loved ones to suicide.


Who we are

We are a peer-based support group for those that have lost loved ones to suicide. We meet monthly in Fort Wayne, and there are no costs to attend. All discussions are confidential.


Age requirement is 13+ with parent/caregiver (exceptions can be made once a parent/caregiver is a regular attendee and in direct contact with facilitator.)

All facilitators have been trained in YMHFA (Youth Mental Health First Aid), QPR (Question Persuade Refer) and other relevant trainings. We have a licensed K-12 educator on staff as well.

How to reach us

Jennifer

Jennifer Barnes Head Facilitator

(260) 450-1702
Call or Text

Email Watch Her Stories
Esma

Esma Bey Facilitator

(260) 431-7178
Call or Text

Email
Sandy

Sandy Droste Facilitator

(260) 341-8040
Call or Text

Email

For immediate help/intervention/crisis

Dial 988

SAMHSA Handbook for Recovery After a Suicide Attempt

Alternatives 2 Suicide
Peer Support Group

What to Expect

Not sure what to expect in a meeting?
Have some anxiety about attending a support group?
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Where we meet

In Person

When: 7-9PM | 2nd Wednesday of every month

Where: Peggy F. Murphy Grief Center
5910 Homestead Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46814

Virtual

Please contact us about this option.


Resources

National

Rascall Flatts - Every 40 Seconds Someone Asks ... Why?

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention funds research, education and treatment programs aimed at the prevention of suicide. The AFSP also hosts the Out of the Darkness walks.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses.

Local

Finding Hope: A Toolkit for Suicide Prevention

Help & Hope: For Survivors of Suicide Loss

Stop Suicide Northeast Indiana

We the Living featured in The News-Sentinel.

Support After Suicide Loss

Social

Managing Mental Health


Faith-Based Mental Health Support

Mental Wellness Apps

Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Help

Sex Trafficking/Human Trafficking

Indiana Child Abuse Hotline (DCS)
1-800-800-5556
National Human Trafficking Hotline
(888) 373-7888
or Text 'HELP" or 'INFO' to 233733

Teen Resources

Emergency

Call 988
Youthline/Teen Peer to-Peer Help (teens are available to chat 8pm-2am EST)
Text 404949 to 741741 or
TEEN2TEEN to 830803

Addiction

The Mom of an Addict (260) 209-4686
Online and in-person support groups for those struggling or their families.

Eating Disorders

Local Teen Support

LGBTQ+ Community

Trevor Project Lifeline 1-866-488-7386
Text: 1-202-304-1200

Trans Lifeline 1-877-565-8860

LGBTQ National Hotline 1-888-843-4564

Local Support Group: Center for Non-Violence (260) 456-4112 or (260) 702-9740 ext 115

Local Support Groups: info@3RiversWellness.com

Support for Families

The Journey Teen and young adult mentoring program Peer-to-peer support, life, and work skill groups. Meet on Thursdays and provide free transportation.


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