Resources
Help for right now, and help for the days ahead.
If you are in crisis, start with the first section. The rest of this page is a list of places and materials we have seen help families who have lost someone to suicide. We do not receive compensation for listing any of them.
Last reviewed: July 26, 2026
Crisis and immediate help
If you need help right now.
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (opens in new tab)
Call or text 988. Chat is also available at 988lifeline.org. The line is free, confidential, and open 24 hours a day. Trained counselors answer. You do not have to be in immediate danger to call. If you are worried about yourself or someone you care about, this is the right number.
911
For a medical emergency or when someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Tell the dispatcher what is happening and where you are. If you are unsure whether it is an emergency, it is better to call.
Crisis Text Line (opens in new tab)
Text HOME to 741741. A trained volunteer crisis counselor will text back. This is a good option when you cannot talk out loud, when you are in a public place, or when you need quiet support.
Colorado Crisis Services (opens in new tab)
Call 1-844-493-8255 or text TALK to 38255. This is Colorado's statewide crisis line. They can connect you to a walk-in center or mobile crisis team near you.
Suicide loss survivor organizations
Organizations built for people who have lost someone to suicide.
Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors (opens in new tab)
A nonprofit online community for people who have lost someone to suicide. They offer moderated forums, support groups, and reading materials. Many families find it helpful because the people there understand exactly what this loss feels like.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (opens in new tab)
A national nonprofit focused on suicide prevention, education, and survivor support. They offer support groups, survivor outreach, and educational resources. Their Healing Conversations program connects survivors with trained volunteers who have also lost someone.
Heal Grief (opens in new tab)
A nonprofit that supports people grieving any kind of death, including suicide. They offer online memorials and community support. The site is especially useful if you are looking for ways to remember someone publicly while connecting with others who are grieving.
The Compassionate Friends (opens in new tab)
A nonprofit for bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents. Local chapters hold meetings where families can talk with others who have lost a child or sibling. The organization is not specific to suicide loss, but many chapters include families who have lost someone to suicide.
Local support
Greeley, Weld County, and Northern Colorado.
Community Grief Center (opens in new tab)
A Greeley grief center offering free support groups and one to one support for people carrying a loss. They run a group specifically for suicide loss, which is rare to find locally. If you are not sure where to start, this is a good first call.
Suicide Education and Support Services of Weld County (SESS)
A Weld County based nonprofit offering suicide prevention education and support for people who have lost someone to suicide. Local, focused on exactly what our families are going through.
North Range Behavioral Health (opens in new tab)
The community mental health center for Weld County, based in Greeley. Crisis services, counseling, and substance use treatment on a sliding scale. This is where to turn when someone needs ongoing clinical care.
Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment (opens in new tab)
The county health department runs suicide prevention programs and maintains public health resources for Weld County residents. Their site is a reliable place to check for community programs and local referrals.
North Colorado Medical Center, Banner Health (opens in new tab)
Behavioral health and crisis services at the main Greeley hospital. If a loved one is in the emergency department or admitted for a mental health concern, this is where their care is likely coordinated.
UCHealth Greeley Hospital (opens in new tab)
Behavioral health services in Greeley through UCHealth's Colorado hospital system. If you are already connected to UCHealth, your primary care provider can refer you to behavioral health care.
University of Northern Colorado Psychological Services Clinic (opens in new tab)
Sliding scale counseling in Greeley, open to community members and not just students. A real option for families who cannot afford private care.
Catholic Charities of Northern Colorado
A Greeley office of Catholic Charities offering assistance and support services for individuals and families across Northern Colorado. Help is available regardless of faith background.
Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County (opens in new tab)
Suicide prevention education and support for loss survivors, serving the region just north of Weld County. A useful option for families in Fort Collins, Loveland, and surrounding communities.
Pathways (Fort Collins)
Grief support groups open to the wider community, not only hospice families. Serves Larimer and Weld counties, with groups that welcome people who have lost someone to suicide.
NAMI Northern Colorado
A local affiliate of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. They run free family support groups for people whose loved ones live with mental health conditions, led by trained peers who have been there.
Second Wind Fund
A Colorado nonprofit that pays for therapy for young people at risk of suicide who cannot afford it. A direct option when a grieving family has a struggling kid and no way to pay for care.
Northern Colorado Veterans Resource Center (opens in new tab)
Support and resources for veterans and their families in Northern Colorado, including help for those carrying grief, isolation, or a mental health crisis. A good option when the person struggling is a veteran or comes from a military family.
Grief and mental health reading
Books that families have found useful.
We list the title, author, and a short description. We do not link to retailers. These books are available through public libraries, bookstores, or library interloan services.
No Time to Say Goodbye: Surviving the Suicide of a Loved One
By Carla Fine
A practical guide written by a survivor for survivors. It covers the first months and years after a suicide loss, including common reactions and ways to take care of yourself.
After Suicide Loss: Coping with Your Grief
By Jack Jordan, Ph.D., and Bob Baugher, Ph.D.
Two psychologists who have worked with suicide loss survivors for decades. The book answers common questions and offers coping strategies for individuals and families.
The Wilderness of Suicide Grief: Finding Your Way
By Alan D. Wolfelt, Ph.D.
A short, compassionate book about the unique nature of grief after suicide. It uses the idea of a wilderness as a way to understand what you are moving through.
Healing After the Suicide of a Loved One
By Ann Smolin, Ph.D., and John Guinan
Written for survivors who are trying to make sense of a death and rebuild daily life. The authors focus on coping skills and the long process of adjustment.
Support for young people
For teens, young adults, and the people who care about them.
The Trevor Project (opens in new tab)
A national nonprofit providing crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people. They offer 24/7 phone, text, and chat. If a young person is feeling unsafe because of their identity or because of a loss, this is a place where they will be believed.
The Jed Foundation (opens in new tab)
A nonprofit that protects emotional health and prevents suicide for teens and young adults. Their website has resources for young people, parents, and schools. The content is practical and focused on real situations.
Active Minds (opens in new tab)
A nonprofit that helps young people change the conversation about mental health. Their materials are designed for students and school communities. They also have resources for young people who want to support a friend.
Suicide Loss Memorial Foundation receives no compensation for any resource listed here. We list them because they can help families in our community and all of Colorado.
FAQ
Suicide loss support in Greeley and Northern Colorado
- Where can I find a suicide loss support group near Greeley?
- Start with the local listings above. Survivors of suicide loss groups meet in Greeley, Fort Collins, and Loveland, and statewide organizations can point you to the closest one in Weld County or Northern Colorado.
- Who do I call in a crisis in Weld County?
- Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, any hour. Colorado Crisis Services is also available statewide at 1-844-493-8255, and there are walk-in crisis centers in Northern Colorado.
- Are there resources for veterans in Northern Colorado?
- Yes. The Northern Colorado Veterans Resource Center listed above works with veterans and their families in Weld and Larimer counties, and the Veterans Crisis Line is reachable by dialing 988 and pressing 1.
- What if my child is struggling after a suicide loss?
- The youth listings above are a good place to start, and you can refer a young person aged 13 to 18 in Greeley or Weld County to our Youth Social Engagement Program through our Get Help page.
- Does the foundation provide counseling?
- No. We are not clinicians. We fund memorials for Colorado families and run a youth program in Weld County, and we point people to the trained local and statewide help listed on this page.