Survivors of Suicide
Albuquerque, NM
From grief to growth, from sorrow to strength.
Mission Statement
As survivors of suicide we believe sharing our personal stories will begin our journey to a place of healing and help others to heal.
History of SOS Albuquerque
Founded in 1978 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Survivors of Suicide Loss, is a volunteer support group that serves the needs of people suffering the loss of someone they love by suicide.
We hold six meetings every month ( two are moms groups), that are free and open to all. SOS hosts presentations and discussions that are relevant to survivors of suicide throughout the Albuquerque area.
SOS meetings are attended by both recent and long-time survivors, all of whom benefit from the sharing of experiences and approaches to the loss through suicide.
In addition to the survivors, the meetings are also frequently attended by mental health professionals who offer their various perspectives on unexpected death, grief and bereavement, guilt, responsibility, and mourning.
Survivors of Suicide Inc. is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, self-help support group system for those who have lost a relative or friend through suicide. The Survivors of Suicide volunteers are dedicated to providing information and support to assist in the grieving and healing process. It is a support group of people who help one another through the stages of grieving.
We share feelings of guilt, anger frustration, emptiness, loneliness, and disillusionment. For some, it is hard to identify or even to understand their feelings. Through others’ expression of what they are feeling, we begin to have a better awareness of what is going on inside us.
( By – Richard Schwoebel, Founder SOSABQ )
SOS Peer-Led Meetings
* 1st and 3rd Monday nights 7 pm In-person - Shepherd of the Valley Church 1801 Montano Rd. NW
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* 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 1 pm -St. Luke Church, 9100 Menaul NE
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* VIRTUAL are now only on 2nd Monday at 7pm & 3rd Saturday at 1pm - Email sosinabq@gmail. com for the link.
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If you are not already on our email reminder list for any of these groups and want to attend- send an email request to
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Zoom Tutorial:
Mother's Peer Support Group
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3rd Friday afternoon in person
Mothers, grandmothers, and aunties are welcome to attend from 12-1:30 p.m. at St. Michael's and All Angels Church, 601 Montano Rd. NW.
1st Thursday evening in person
Mothers, grandmothers, and aunties are welcome to attend from 6-:7:30 at St. Michaels and All Angels Church, 601 Montano Rd. NW
Last Friday SOS Moms Coffee Meet-Up
Monthly at 9:30 am at Napoli Coffee,
3035 Menaul Blvd NE
Contact Vivien for more information and to check if there is a meeting that month. 505-307-4393
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NEW Virtual Suicide Support Group sponsored by HeartLight
Second Thursday monthly 7 pm MST Registration is required to get Zoom link. Call or email Genna Reeves
505-226-2474 or greeves@heartlightcenter.com
This is NOT an SOS ABQ group but all are welcome!
Healing Conversations
You are not alone. After the suicide of a loved one, in addition to our monthly support groups, you may request a trained peer to speak with you by phone or in person.
Email:
healingconversationsnm@gmail.com
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Are You In Crisis?
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Are you feeling desperate, alone, or hopeless?
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Your call will be routed to the nearest crisis center to you.
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Call for yourself or someone you care about
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Free and confidential
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A network of more than 130 crisis centers nationwide
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Available 24/7
NMCALCrisis Line:
1-855-NMCRISIS (1-855-662-7474)
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Peer-to-Peer Warmline:
1-855-4NM-7100 (1-855-466-7100)
or visit our website at http://www.nmcrisisline.com