Provides 3 weekly suicide grief support groups for youth of different age groups and a biweekly drop-in group.
Service provides:
- 3 weekly suicide grief support groups for youth offered over 12 weeks (one for ages 12 to 14, one for 15 to 17,and one for ages 18 to 25)
- a bi-weekly drop-in group offered to provide ongoing support as needed for youth after the completion of the 12-week group
- co-facilitated by a youth with lived experience of loss to suicide
Topics covered include:
- emotional regulation
- beliefs and values
- building resiliency
- self care
- and coping strategies
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Edmonton is accredited by the American Association of Suicidology (AAS). All facilitators are supported through monthly clinical supervision with a psychologist and other trained colleagues.