strengthening support for people affected by suicide and overdose loss
prevention begins with the bereaved.
the postvention project partners with communities to build coordinated postvention systems.
strong postvention is built on interconnected systems of support.
building on what already exists
every community has a postvention ecosystem.
not every community has a coordinated postvention system.
what’s often missing is a clear picture of how that ecosystem functions as a whole: where connections are strong, where pathways are unclear or missing, and where greater coordination could strengthen support across organizations and over time.
we help identify opportunities for greater coordination and support communities to strengthen their existing systems for people affected by suicide and overdose loss.
a coordinated system creates a clearer path to support
after a suicide or overdose death, people may need different kinds of support at different points over time. a clearer path makes it easier to understand where to turn, what resources are available, and what support may be right for them.
when systems are easier to navigate, survivors can spend less time searching for support and more time receiving it.
what we’re working toward
a world where coordinated postvention is part of every community's response to suicide and overdose loss.
what we do
we partner with communities to strengthen and sustain coordinated systems of support.
how we create change
understand what exists. strengthen connections. build together. adapt over time.
ready to strengthen your community's response?
if you're exploring how to strengthen support after suicide or overdose loss, we'd welcome the opportunity to learn about your community and discuss how we might work together.