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14.04.2015, 22:47
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Hi Just wonder if there are any grief support groups(english speaking) around Basel area, that deal with losing someone close, to suicide.
Or, if there are other people who are in a similar situation and want to start a group, please let me know.
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15.04.2015, 11:22
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Hi there. I'm not aware of any groups (I'm not aware of anything much at all over here as I'm still very new to Switzerland), but I am aware of the devastation felt when a close friend takes their life. If you ever want to chat, feel free to PM me.
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15.04.2015, 14:06
| | Re: Grief Support Groups - Suicide | Quote: | |  | | | Hi Just wonder if there are any grief support groups(english speaking) around Basel area, that deal with losing someone close, to suicide.
Or, if there are other people who are in a similar situation and want to start a group, please let me know. | | | | | There is a German speaking group, the info about their Basel section is here (dates of meetings (you don't have to sign up for it), email address, a contact number). Perhaps contacting them directly could give you pointers toward an English-speaking group in or around Basel.
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13.08.2020, 23:08
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Did any groups get formed?
Anyone know where to get support in English for losing someone close to suicide in the German speaking area?
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14.08.2020, 00:55
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Here's a long list of organisations, collected by the City of Zurich. The website is in German, but even so, you could write to them in English, and ask whether someone there could help, in English. The list has some very general organisations, and some specifically for having experienced, for example, the suicide of a sibling, or of a child. https://www.suizidpraevention-zh.ch/...interbliebene/
Some of them have telephone numbers, and there, too, it can be worth calling to ask whether someone can help, in English.
And there's always the phone number 143, called The Helping Hand, which is a 24-hour helpline.
You could also ask at the mental health organisation, pro mente sana, here: https://www.promentesana.ch/de/beratung.html
You could also call the number on the back of your medical insurance card, and tell them that you are in need, and ask them to refer you to someone with whom you could talk (it'd be a self-help group, or a psychologist, most likely), in English.
In all organisations, it may be that a helpline doesn't have someone there right away who can speak enough English, but that they will be able to tell you when to call back, when their English-speaking colleague will be in. And if they don't supply you with what you need, it can be worth phoning again, a few days' later, when it is likely that someone else will answer the phone.
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23.08.2021, 16:57
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I just experienced loss of my spouse due to suicide, and I'm also interested in connecting with other English-speakers with a similar experience. Fidgety, are you still around?
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23.08.2021, 17:38
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| | Re: Grief Support Groups - Suicide | Quote: | |  | | | I just experienced loss of my spouse due to suicide, and I'm also interested in connecting with other English-speakers with a similar experience. Fidgety, are you still around? | | | | |
Very very sorry to hear of your loss.
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23.08.2021, 17:53
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| | Re: Grief Support Groups - Suicide | Quote: | |  | | | I just experienced loss of my spouse due to suicide, and I'm also interested in connecting with other English-speakers with a similar experience. Fidgety, are you still around? | | | | | SO sorry to hear about your loss. Stay strong and try to accept what happened as any other deadly illness.
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23.08.2021, 18:33
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| | Re: Grief Support Groups - Suicide | Quote: | |  | | | I just experienced loss of my spouse due to suicide, and I'm also interested in connecting with other English-speakers with a similar experience. Fidgety, are you still around? | | | | | So sorry to hear of your loss kerchneg. I hope you find a suitable support group.
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05.09.2021, 00:15
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Here's another list of addresses of groups offering help after someone else's suicide.
As for English, I think one would need to enquire at each group, individually. Of course, it's always possible that the first person one contacts can't speak English, so don't lose heart, just remember that may take a few days for them to find someone who does. https://www.reden-kann-retten.ch/jem...hinterbliebene | The following 2 users would like to thank doropfiz for this useful post: | | 
06.09.2021, 14:08
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| | Re: Grief Support Groups - Suicide | Quote: | |  | | | I just experienced loss of my spouse due to suicide, and I'm also interested in connecting with other English-speakers with a similar experience. Fidgety, are you still around? | | | | |
Yes, I am still around. I sent you a PM
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06.09.2021, 14:47
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Many thanks to everyone for your kind words and helpful advice!
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15.10.2021, 13:20
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Kerchneg, I am so sorry for your loss. Did you find any English-speaking groups? My son's best friend just died by suicide and I am looking for help. Thanks.
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15.10.2021, 15:36
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| | Re: Grief Support Groups - Suicide | Quote: | |  | | | Kerchneg, I am so sorry for your loss. Did you find any English-speaking groups? My son's best friend just died by suicide and I am looking for help. Thanks. | | | | | Oh dear, I am so very sorry to hear this. Wishing you and your son all the best in this very difficult time.
I do not know of a support group, but I do know of a grief recovery specialist based out of Zurich - she is lovely & helped me and others I have known immensely: https://karinhagelin.ch/ | The following 3 users would like to thank Susie-Q for this useful post: | | 
15.10.2021, 17:43
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I am so sorry
You could check with the RedCross https://www.srk-zuerich.ch/ueber-uns...-in-daily-life
I would also check with english speaking churches if they offer groups. https://www.britishresidents.ch/links/churches/
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