Support Groups
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The Black Peer Healing Circle
The Black Peer Healing Circle is a peer-led support group within our Healing Out Loud program, created for Black individuals seeking connection, understanding, and support around mental health, wellness, and suicidal distress. Formerly known as Black & Suicidal, the group was renamed in response to participant feedback to reduce stigma and better reflect the non-linear nature of healing.
The Black Peer Circle affirms that support is valuable whether someone is currently experiencing suicidal thoughts, navigating recovery, or focusing on wellness and prevention. Facilitated by trained peers with lived experience, the group offers a culturally affirming space for honest conversation, mutual support, and collective healing rooted in Black identity, resilience, and community care. Groups are not a substitute for clinical treatment.
Unity Through Suicide Loss: A Bereavement Support Group For The Culture
For the Black community, grappling with this loss can be even more challenging because historically, many of us have been taught to “pray it away” or heard phrases like “Black people don’t do that.” Losing a loved one to suicide brings about a unique set of thoughts and emotions compared to losing someone to a physical illness or car accident, as we can have a hard time trying to make sense of their decision.
This is a supportive community dedicated to helping individuals navigate the challenging journey of grief. It is a safe space to be with others who can relate, share your feelings, find understanding, and embark on a path towards healing.
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Black People Die By Suicide Too (BPDBST) is a peer-led organization committed to breaking the silence surrounding suicide in the Black community.
Our mission is to dismantle the harmful myth that suicide only affects white individuals and to normalize open, honest conversations about mental
health and suicide prevention. Through culturally responsive education, peer support, and resource-sharing, BPDBST instills hope, empowers
individuals, and fosters a supportive community for Black people navigating mental health challenges.