LOSS Postvention Services
Build survivor-centered postvention capacity: establish LOSS Teams, coordinate response, and support communities after a suicide loss.
Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors
LOSS (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors) Teams provide immediate peer support to new suicide loss survivors, typically within 24-48 hours of the death. Our comprehensive program helps communities establish, train, and sustain effective LOSS Teams.
Our Services
Comprehensive postvention services designed to support survivors and build community resilience
Build and launch an effective LOSS Team in your community with our comprehensive establishment program.
- Team recruitment and volunteer screening
- Role-based training
- Coordination with first responders
Evidence-based protocols for immediate, culturally responsive support to suicide loss survivors.
- 24-48 hour rapid response protocols
- Culturally responsive support training
- Resource connection and follow-up
Comprehensive community-wide response strategies and interagency collaboration playbooks.
- Interagency collaboration frameworks
- School and workplace response plans
- Media guidelines and communication
LOSS Team Response Process
A systematic, compassionate approach to supporting suicide loss survivors
1. Notification
LOSS Team is notified through established channels with first responders
2. Outreach
Team members reach out within 24-48 hours to offer support
3. Support
Peer support, resource sharing, and connection to services
4. Follow-Up
Ongoing check-ins and continued resource connection
The Impact of Early Intervention
Research shows that suicide loss survivors who receive early peer support experience better long-term outcomes. LOSS Teams bridge the critical gap between the immediate aftermath of loss and connection to longer-term support services.
Reduce Isolation
Connect survivors with others who understand their experience
Prevent Complicated Grief
Early intervention helps normalize grief reactions
Build Community Resilience
Strengthen community capacity for support and prevention
Training Programs
Our comprehensive training prepares volunteers and professionals to provide effective, compassionate support to suicide loss survivors.
- LOSS Team Volunteer Training
- Advanced Postvention Skills
- Self-Care for Support Providers
Ready to Support Your Community?
Let's discuss how we can help you establish a LOSS Team or enhance your community's postvention capacity.