Category: Programs

A Survivor of Suicide Story The weeks after losing a loved one to suicide can bring feelings of detachment. That was the case for one participant from our Survivors of Suicide (SOS) support group; she knew she didn’t want to grieve alone.  Looking for Support After Loss After the unexpected loss of her brother, she wanted to find a community as soon as possible. She …Read More >

Some grief changes life completely. Many survivors of loss share a common experience: the feeling that life has been divided into before and after. This suicide story from a Survivor Of Suicide (SOS) support group member at the Texas Crisis Center is shared in their own words. It speaks to the depth of losing a loved one to suicide, the courage it takes to walk …Read More >

Honoring the Legacy of Margie Wright The Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas is holding both grief and gratitude as we remember Margie Wright, former Executive Director. Margie’s leadership shaped SCC in lasting ways. Her compassion, vision, and deep belief in human connection strengthened our programs, guided our staff and volunteers, and helped extend support to countless people in moments of crisis, grief, and …Read More >

Grief after suicide does not follow a timeline. For many survivors, the end of an initial support group does not mean the end of the need for connection. Healing continues, often in new and evolving ways. Studies have found that suicide loss survivors often experience higher levels of depression and suicidal thoughts compared with other bereaved individuals. The emotional impact of this type of loss …Read More >