About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This group is for their loved ones. Share your experiences and listen to others who are close to someone with suicidal ideation. This group offers support in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment and is facilitated by family members of people with mental health needs. 2nd Tuesday, 4:30pm to 6pm ET. Closed captioning is available.
Join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87059125417?pwd=andURTFhL3NUKzRhd0dJeVFJRSsrQT09
Meeting ID: 870 5912 5417
Passcode: 068780
By phone: +1 646 931 3860 US
We invite you to join us five minutes before the group starts. Everyone who arrives by 4:35pm will be admitted into the meeting. After 4:35pm, you may not be admitted based on group capacity. No one will be admitted after 5pm.
If you are struggling with suicidal ideation, we also have a Living with Thoughts of Suicide support group.
Our groups are not for people in active crisis. For emergencies, call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988.
Observers are not permitted in groups.
January
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This group is for their loved ones. Share your experiences and listen to others who are close to someone with suicidal ideation. This group offers support in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment and …
Family and Friends of People Living with Thoughts of Suicide (Virtual) Read More »
February
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This group is for their loved ones. Share your experiences and listen to others who are close to someone with suicidal ideation. This group offers support in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment and …
Family and Friends of People Living with Thoughts of Suicide (Virtual) Read More »
March
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This group is for their loved ones. Share your experiences and listen to others who are close to someone with suicidal ideation. This group offers support in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment and …
Family and Friends of People Living with Thoughts of Suicide (Virtual) Read More »
April
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This group is for their loved ones. Share your experiences and listen to others who are close to someone with suicidal ideation. This group offers support in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment and …
Family and Friends of People Living with Thoughts of Suicide (Virtual) Read More »
May
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This group is for their loved ones. Share your experiences and listen to others who are close to someone with suicidal ideation. This group offers support in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment and …
Family and Friends of People Living with Thoughts of Suicide (Virtual) Read More »
June
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This group is for their loved ones. Share your experiences and listen to others who are close to someone with suicidal ideation. This group offers support in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment and …
Family and Friends of People Living with Thoughts of Suicide (Virtual) Read More »
July
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This group is for their loved ones. Share your experiences and listen to others who are close to someone with suicidal ideation. This group offers support in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment and …
Family and Friends of People Living with Thoughts of Suicide (Virtual) Read More »
August
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This group is for their loved ones. Share your experiences and listen to others who are close to someone with suicidal ideation. This group offers support in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment and …
Family and Friends of People Living with Thoughts of Suicide (Virtual) Read More »
September
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This group is for their loved ones. Share your experiences and listen to others who are close to someone with suicidal ideation. This group offers support in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment and …
Family and Friends of People Living with Thoughts of Suicide (Virtual) Read More »
October
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This group is for their loved ones. Share your experiences and listen to others who are close to someone with suicidal ideation. This group offers support in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment and …
Family and Friends of People Living with Thoughts of Suicide (Virtual) Read More »
November
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This group is for their loved ones. Share your experiences and listen to others who are close to someone with suicidal ideation. This group offers support in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment and …
Family and Friends of People Living with Thoughts of Suicide (Virtual) Read More »
December
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This group is for their loved ones. Share your experiences and listen to others who are close to someone with suicidal ideation. This group offers support in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment and …
Family and Friends of People Living with Thoughts of Suicide (Virtual) Read More »
January
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This group is for their loved ones. Share your experiences and listen to others who are close to someone with suicidal ideation. This group offers support in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment and …
Family and Friends of People Living with Thoughts of Suicide (Virtual) Read More »
February
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This group is for their loved ones. Share your experiences and listen to others who are close to someone with suicidal ideation. This group offers support in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment and …
Family and Friends of People Living with Thoughts of Suicide (Virtual) Read More »
March
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This group is for their loved ones. Share your experiences and listen to others who are close to someone with suicidal ideation. This group offers support in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment and …
Family and Friends of People Living with Thoughts of Suicide (Virtual) Read More »
April
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This group is for their loved ones. Share your experiences and listen to others who are close to someone with suicidal ideation. This group offers support in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment and …
Family and Friends of People Living with Thoughts of Suicide (Virtual) Read More »
May
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This group is for their loved ones. Share your experiences and listen to others who are close to someone with suicidal ideation. This group offers support in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment and …
Family and Friends of People Living with Thoughts of Suicide (Virtual) Read More »
June
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This group is for their loved ones. Share your experiences and listen to others who are close to someone with suicidal ideation. This group offers support in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment and …
Family and Friends of People Living with Thoughts of Suicide (Virtual) Read More »
July
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This group is for their loved ones. Share your experiences and listen to others who are close to someone with suicidal ideation. This group offers support in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment and …
Family and Friends of People Living with Thoughts of Suicide (Virtual) Read More »
August
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
About 12.2 million adults have thoughts of suicide. This group is for their loved ones. Share your experiences and listen to others who are close to someone with suicidal ideation. This group offers support in a welcoming, non-judgmental environment and …
Family and Friends of People Living with Thoughts of Suicide (Virtual) Read More »
What is Family & Friends of People Living with Thoughts of Suicide?
This is one of NAMI-NYC’s 40 free support and social groups for family members, including parents, partners, adult siblings, relatives, or friends. To view all upcoming groups, visit www.naminyc.org/calendar.
Who is welcome?
Anyone 18 or older with a loved one who has expressed thoughts of suicide.
What other groups do you offer around the subject of suicide?
What are suicidal thoughts?
Suicidal thoughts can be a common experience for people diagnosed with mental health conditions like borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. People without a mental health diagnosis can also share this experience. Suicidal thoughts can be active or passive–meaning your loved one does not have a plan to take their own life.
What are the benefits of this group?
What should I do if my loved one is in crisis?
If your loved one is experiencing a mental health crisis, please call 988. This group is not appropriate for anyone facing an immediate crisis.
Is this support group just for New Yorkers?
This group is open to people in any geographic location. We look forward to meeting you!
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