Losing Someone to Suicide
The loss of a loved one by suicide is often shocking, painful and unexpected. The grief that ensues can be intense, complex, and long term. Grief work is an extremely individual and unique process; each person will experience it in their own way and at their own pace.
You Are Not Alone!
SUPPORT GROUPS for SURVIVORS
Good Grief – Survivors of Suicide Loss (SOSL)
Riverwalk Church Room 106 (northwest entrance)
225 North Waco Avenue
Wichita, KS 67202
Meeting times: Mondays from 7-8:30pm (currently Zoom meetings due to COVID)
Contact: Jim Yoder
Please contact prior to attendance. Call the facilitator to receive the Zoom link
Email Call WebsiteGood Grief of Kansas – Bereavement Group – East Wichita
East Point Church of Christ
747 N 127th St E
Wichita, KS 67206
(Go to separate building north of playground)
Meeting times: 2nd and 4th Mondays: 7:15-8:30 PM
Contact: Adrienne Massey or Melissa Warnken
Good Grief of Kansas – Bereavement Group – Central Wichita
Riverwalk Church of Christ
225 N Waco
Wichita, KS 67202
(Use South office entrance, fireside room)
Meeting times: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays: 10-11:30 AM
Facilitators: Marjorie Watkins and Jack Elder
Good Grief of Kansas – Widowed and Young – Central Wichita
Support group for widows in their 20s-50s. Nursery available for infants through age 2. Ages 3 and up welcome to participate in church Bible classes or teen groups.
Riverwalk Church of Christ
225 N Waco
Wichita, KS 67202
(Use Southwest office entrance, fireside room)
Meeting times: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 7-8pm
Facilitators: Fang Richards and Marsha Huffman
Good Grief of Kansas – Bereavement Group – South Wichita
Grace Baptist Church
1414 W Pawnee
Wichita, KS 67213
Meeting Times: 1st and 3rd Mondays, 7-8:30 PM
Facilitators: Bob and Connie Westerfield
Good Grief of Kansas – Bereavement Group – West Wichita
West Heights United Methodist Church and Preschool
745 N Westlink Ave.
Wichita, KS 67212
(Use North parking lot off Dealano Street, Building entrance A-2 “Chapel.” Look for brown double doors just west of A-1 Entrance.)
Meeting times: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 6:30-8 PM
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Good Grief of Kansas – Socials – Wichita
Thursdays: Breakfast at 9AM
IHOP
11855 E Kellogg Dr N
Wichita, KS 67207
Hosts: Cindy Swan and John McBride
Thursdays: Lunch/Brunch at 10:00 AM
Country Breakfast Cafe
2804 S Seneca St
Wichita, KS 67217
Host: Lois Pardee
Saturdays: Breakfast at 10:00 AM
Spears Restaurant
4323 W Maple St
Wichita, KS 67209
Host: Janet Cook
Living Hope: Griefshare
GriefShare is a special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. This group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time. Each GriefShare session includes a video seminar and group discussion. The videos feature top experts on grief recovery, dramatic reenactments about living with grief and real-life stories of people who have experienced losses like yours. During the small group discussion time, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with others who have experienced a recent loss, learn about their experiences and share your own. A GriefShare workbook assists you with note taking, journaling and grief study.
Free childcare available
Central Community Church
6100 W Maple St.
Wichita, KS 67209
Meeting times: Tuesdays at 7 PM
Contact Info: Pastor Cheri Clark: Support Groups Pastor, Dee Ann Carter: Administrative Assistant
