We the Living

A support group for those that have lost loved ones to suicide.


Who we are

We are a peer-based support group for those that have lost loved ones to suicide that meets monthly in Fort Wayne. There are no costs to attend and all discussions are confidential.

Age requirement is 13+ with parent/caregiver (exceptions can be made once a parent/caregiver is a regular attendee and in direct contact with facilitator.)

All facilitators have been trained in YMHFA (Youth Mental Health First Aid), QPR (Question Persuade Refer) and other relevant trainings. We have a licensed K-12 educator on staff as well.

How to reach us

Jennifer

Jennifer Barnes Head Facilitator

(260) 450-1702
Call or Text

Email
Esma

Esma Bey Facilitator

(260) 431-7178
Call or Text

Email
Sandy

Sandy Droste Facilitator

(260) 341-8040
Call or Text

Email

Where we meet

In Person

When: 7-9PM | 2nd Wednesday of every month

Where: Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home
5910 Homestead Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46814

Virtual

Please contact us about this option.

For immediate help/intervention/crisis

Call 1-800-273-TALK

SAMHSA Handbook for Recovery After a Suicide Attempt

Resources

National

Rascall Flatts - Every 40 Seconds Someone Asks ... Why?

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention funds research, education and treatment programs aimed at the prevention of suicide. The AFSP also hosts the Out of the Darkness walks.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) is a nonprofit, grassroots, self-help, support and advocacy organization of consumers, families, and friends of people with severe mental illnesses.

Local

Finding Hope: A Toolkit for Suicide Prevention

Help & Hope: For Survivors of Suicide Loss

Stop Suicide Northeast Indiana

We the Living featured in The News-Sentinel.

Social