Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
The History of Survivors of Suicide Loss Day
In 1999, Senator Harry Reid, who lost his father to suicide, introduced a resolution to the United States Senate which led to the creation of International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day.
- Also known as Survivor Day, the day was designated by the United States Congress as a day on which those affected by suicide can join together for healing and support.
- It was determined that Survivor Day would always fall on the Saturday before American Thanksgiving, as the holidays are often a difficult time for suicide loss survivors.
Annually since 2019, Covenant Health and Peninsula, along with community partners, have hosted an event honoring survivors the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
2025 Event Details
The 2025 event is scheduled for Saturday, November 22, 2025, 9 a.m. – Noon, at Covenant Health Parkwest. A complimentary lunch will be provided.
Our featured presenters include:
- Shaun Brown, Survivor, Lead Guitarist, Failure2Conform
- Jonathyn Elliot, Survivor, Project Director: Zero Suicide Program
- Scott Payne, MDiv, Survivor, Outreach & Support Manager CONTACT Care Line
- Art Activity Presented by Gabrielle Buuck
- Keynote speaker: Dennis Gillan, Survivor, Half a Sorrow Foundation, Mental Health Advocate
- AFSP Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Video
Who Should Attend?
This celebration is intended for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide.
You can register by completing the form below or by calling 865-374-7275.
Survivors of Suicide Loss Day – Parkwest Medical Center
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Support Group for Survivors
All year long Peninsula hosts ComPASS, a support group created for those who have lost loved ones to suicide.
Past Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Events
6th Annual Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Event – Blog Post (2024)
5th Annual Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Event – Blog Post (2023)
4th Annual Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Event – Blog Post (2022)
2021 Virtual Survivors Day Event
2020 Virtual Survivors Day Event
First Survivors of Suicide Loss Day Event – Article (2019)
Other Resources
