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Come join us in fulfilling our mission – get involved with Survivors of Suicide Loss, San Diego and discover gifts of heart for you…
It is estimated that for every person who dies by suicide, there are at least six to eight suicide grievers left to cope with the sudden, traumatic death of their loved one. The survivors are often devastated and confused. While I believe this number to be much higher – consider that in 2018 there were 465 completed suicides in San Diego County. That is more than one suicide a day. If each of these people left behind 6 devastated loved ones, then there are over 2,700 people that SOSL needs to help from the year 2018 alone.
We are on a mission to reach these survivors, on a mission to help these survivors. Join us – help us. Help us reduce the stigma associated with suicide and help us in our efforts to save lives by preventing suicide.
There are many ways you can get involved by volunteering with us: Volunteer to find what is a good fit for you!
If you don’t have the time to volunteer, consider giving a donation in honor of your loved one who died by suicide: Donate.
Want to donate a specific item? Take a look at SOSL’s Wish List!
Another amazing donation opportunity it to be a part of our Virtual Quilt in memory of your loved one. You can create a quilt square here: Create A Quilt Square
Last, but not least, check back for information on the 2020 Walk in Remembrance with Hope! This is the signature event for San Diego’s suicide prevention and suicide support community.
Do you have other ideas of how you want to get involved? Please write to Lauren at Lauren@SOSLsd.org to explore your ideas.
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Lindsay’s Story
I became a suicide survivor on July 27, 2011, when my Dad, Tom, decided to end his life. He rode his bike down the block to a park and shot himself. It still feels weird saying that out loud, Read More »
