Greenwich Suicide Postvention Response Team
Resource Guide
Greenwich Suicide Postvention Response Team Resource Guide
Table of Contents
About the Greenwich Suicide Postvention Response Team
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Greenwich Suicide Postvention Response Team Structure and Member Agencies
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Guides and Information Sheets
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Crisis Lines and Other Community Resources
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About the Greenwich Suicide Postvention Response Team When a death by suicide occurs, it affects family members, friends, and the community. We understand that you or someone you know may need support. The Greenwich Suicide Postvention Response Team can assist you in receiving the support you need.
What is suicide postvention? Suicide postvention is an organized way of responding after a death by suicide. The purpose of suicide postvention is to support the healing of individuals from the grief of the loss and to address the needs of those impacted by the loss.
Who are we? The Greenwich Suicide Postvention Response Team consists of individuals that represent multiple organizations within the community including first responders, mental health and addiction professionals, Town department employees, school system employees (public and private), spiritual leaders, funeral home directors, and health care professionals.
How can we support you? The Greenwich Suicide Postvention Response Team can assist you or someone you know with connecting with emotional or spiritual care supports, linking with needed medical care, and finding help to meet your basic needs. We also provide resources to support our community after a death by suicide. If you would like assistance in addressing your needs or the needs of others after a loss due to suicide, please call (203) 705-8362 or email demetria.nelson@greenwichct.org. If you would like assistance in addressing your needs or the needs of others after a loss due to suicide, please call (203) 705-8362 or email
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Greenwich Suicide Postvention Response Team Structure and Member Agencies The Greenwich Suicide Postvention Response Team is comprised of representatives from its member agencies. The members voluntarily participate on the response team. Each member represents a sector of the community and acts as the point of contact to provide support and to engage additional resources when needed. The response team consists of six (6) subcommittees: Behavioral Health, First Responders, Media, Resource, School System, and Spiritual Care. Below, please find the list of response team member agencies. Castiglione Funeral Home, Inc. 544 Old Post Road #3 Greenwich, CT 06830 (203) 869-0894
Centro Bienestar 30 Myano Lane - Suite 20 Stamford, CT 06902 (203) 883-8135
Child Guidance Center 103 W Broad St Stamford, CT 06902 (203) 324-6127
Commission on Aging 299 Greenwich Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830 (203) 862-6710
DMHAS - F.S. DuBois Center 1351 Washington Blvd Stamford, CT 06901 (203) 388-1600
Family Centers 20 Bridge Street Greenwich, CT 06830 (203) 629-2822
Greenwich Academy 200 N Maple Ave Greenwich, CT 06830 (203) 625-8900
Greenwich Department of Human Services 101 Field Point Road Greenwich, CT 06830 (203) 622-3800 (203) 637-7505 Page 2
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Greenwich Emergency Medical Services, Inc. 1111 East Putnam Avenue Riverside, CT 06878 (203) 637-7505
Greenwich Hospital Yale New Haven Health 5 Perryridge Rd Greenwich, CT 06830 (203) 863-3000
Greenwich Police Department 11 Bruce Place Greenwich, CT 06830 (203) 622-8004
Greenwich Public Schools 290 Greenwich Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830 (203) 625-7400
Greenwich Together 1 Salem St Cos Cob, CT 06807 203-622-6556
The Hub 2470 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06605 (203) 450-3328
Julie Hall Therapy 1200 High Ridge Road Stamford, CT 06905 (203) 998-5460
Kids In Crisis 1 Salem St Cos Cob, CT 06807 (203) 661-1911
Liberation Programs, Inc. 50 East Putnam Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830 203-399-2206
Little Bethel AME Church 44 Lake Avenue Greenwich, CT 06830 (203) 661-3099
Temple Sholom 300 E Putnam Ave Greenwich, CT 06830 (203) 869-7191
YWCA Greenwich 259 E Putnam Ave Greenwich, CT 06830 (203) 869-6501
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Guides and Information Sheets After a death by suicide, members of the community may want to seek resources for themselves, loved ones, or others who require guidance and/or support. The response team has gathered resource guides and information sheets to support different populations after a loss due to suicide. Because we know sometimes links become inactive, we have uploaded the guides to our website. Please click the images below. We have also included the links to the websites of the respective guides (if available).
For Yourself and Loved Ones Coping After Suicide Loss Tips for Grieving Adults, Children, and Schools https://www.apa.org/topics/suicide/copingafter Tool Kit: Resources for Suicide Loss Survivors https://suicidology.org/media/toolkits-andbriefs/
What to Do in a Crisis: Resources and Checklists for You and Others in Need https://www.greenwichct.gov/DocumentCent er/View/28769/Crisis-Plan
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Guides and Information Sheets (continued)
For Parents Supporting Children and Teens After a Death by Suicide https://www.dougy.org/resources/audience/p arents-caregivers?how=suicide&who=&type= Suicide and Social Media: A Tipsheet for Parents and Providers https://suicidology.org/media/toolkits-andbriefs/ For Schools After a Suicide: A Toolkit for Schools https://www.sprc.org/resourcesprograms/after-suicide-toolkit-schools
Suicide Postvention Resources: Complete Toolkit https://beyou.edu.au/resources/suicide-preventionand-response/suicide-response For Colleges Postvention: A Guide for Response to Suicide on College Campuses https://www.sprc.org/resourcesprograms/postvention-guide-response-suicide-collegecampuses
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Guides and Information Sheets (continued)
For Companies A Manager’s Guide to Suicide Postvention in the Workplace https://theactionalliance.org/resource/manage rs-guide-suicide-postvention-workplace-10action-steps-dealing-aftermath-suicide For Providers The Impact of Suicide on Professional Caregivers: A Guide for Managers & Supervisors https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/suicide_ prevention/ For Media Outlets Best Practices and Recommendations for Reporting on Suicide https://reportingonsuicide.org/
For Funeral Directors Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss: A Guide for Funeral Directors https://www.sprc.org/resourcesprograms/supporting-survivors-suicide-lossguide-funeral-directors-2nd-ed
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Crisis Lines and Other Community Resources Crisis Lines Youth Mobile Crisis Intervention Services Call 211; https://www.211.org/get-help/mental-health CT Adult Mobile Crisis Services Call 211 or 1-800-HOPE-135 https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/Programs-andServices/Finding-Services/Crisis-Services Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ RED Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio 1-888-628-9454 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ Text Crisis Line (Línea de Texto de Crisis) Text 'HOME' to (o ‘AYUDA’ a) 741741 The Trevor Project - LGBTQIA Youth Crisis Resources Call 1-866-488-7386 Text 'START' to 678-678 https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Kids In Crisis - 24/7 Helpline Call 203-661-1911 https://www.kidsincrisis.org
Domestic Violence Crisis Line YWCA Greenwich Domestic Violence 24-Hour Crisis Hotline Call 203-622-0003
Mental Health and Addiction Resources Child Guidance Center - (203) 324-6127 Family Centers - (203) 629-2822 Greenwich Hospital - (203) 863-3000 Jewish Family Services - (203) 622-1881 Kids In Crisis - (203) 661-1911 Laurel House, Inc. - (203) 324-1816 Liberation Programs, Inc. - (855) LIB-PROG (542-7764) Pathways - (203) 869-5656
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Greenwich Suicide Postvention Response Team Resource Guide Last Updated: 03.31.2022