While we can never feel completely prepared for a death, a sudden death can leave you feeling particularly vulnerable. If you have lost someone unexpectedly, you are not alone. There are resources and people to support you.
If you are experiencing thoughts of suicide, please contact the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Free and confidential support offered 24/7, 365 days a year. Call or text.
Phone Number 988
988.Utah.gov
A Utah service that provides real-time, emotional support and crisis prevention 24/7/365 to students, parents, and educators.
Phone Number (833) 372-3388
SafeUT.org
An app for National Guard Members (active duty), their partners/family members, and civilian personnel. The app gives you 24/7 access to licensed mental health counselors.
Phone Number (833) 372-3364
SafeUT.org/National-Guard
For Utah’s law enforcement, fire/EMS, health care providers, corrections officers, and their families to confidentially connect to licensed mental health professionals, 24/7.
Phone Number (833) 372-3335
SafeUT.org/Frontline
24/7, confidential crisis support for Veterans and their loved ones You don't have to be enrolled in VA benefits or health care to connect. Text 838255 or call 988 then press 1.
Phone Number 988
VeteransCrisisLine.net
Access trained counselors who understand the challenges LGBTQ+ young people face and are available 24/7 for crisis support. Text "Start" to 678-678 or call the number below.
Phone Number (866) 488-7386
TheTrevorProject.org/
Trained, caring professionals can provide free resources, services, and support for urgent challenges your child is having. SMR teams can visit your home or do visits virtually. This free service is available 24/7. Call 988 or the number below.
Phone Number (833) 723-3326
SUMH.Utah.gov
From the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, answers to questions like, “What do I tell people about what happened?” and “What do I need to know about planning the funeral?”
AFSP.org
Written by fellow suicide loss survivor Jeffrey Jackson, the booklet is an easy read that offers insight and essential information covering common experiences by those impacted by suicide loss.
Suicidology.org
Request a call from a trained volunteer who has also lost a loved one to suicide, add a square to the digital memory quilt, read real stories about loss, and more.
AFSP.org
Information and resources for new survivors of suicide loss put together by others who have survived losing loved ones to suicide.
AllianceOfHope.org
Ten helpful tips to help you navigate conversations with suicide loss survivors in a kind, thoughtful, and responsible way.
TalkAwayTheDark.AFSP.org
Those who have recently lost a loved one to suicide may be at a higher risk of suicide themselves. Familiarize yourself with the warning signs, and learn how to start a conversation with someone you may be concerned about.
UtahSuicidePrevention.org
Suggestions for supporting those bereaved by suicide put together with input from other suicide loss survivors.
LossCS.org
Email us to have a sympathy card sent with the resources on this webpage.
Healing Our Schools After a Loss: A toolkit for schools responding to a suicide or sudden death.
Schools.Utah.gov
Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss: A Guide for Funeral Directors
SPRC.org
A Manager’s Guide to Suicide Postvention in the Workplace: 10 Action Steps for Dealing with the Aftermath of Suicide
TheActionAlliance.org
Suicide Prevention Competencies for Faith Leaders: Supporting Life Before, During, and After a Suicidal Crisis
SPRC.org
Recommendations for Religious Services and Other Public Memorial Observances
SPRC.org
A sudden death can result in significant damage to property and should be cleaned by a specialized, professional cleaning service. Do not attempt to clean areas affected by the death on your own or allow volunteers or other unqualified individuals to attempt to clean the area where the death occurred.
If you do not have homeowner’s insurance, other insurance coverage, cannot afford to pay your deductible, or do not have insurance that will pay for professional clean up service, there may be financial assistance available to you. Apply at the link below.
SUMH.utah.gov
Caring Connections offers grief support groups that are eight weeks in length and offered quarterly at the University of Utah College of Nursing, various University of Utah Health Centers, and online.
Phone Number (801) 585-9522
Nursing.Utah.edu
Grief support groups for children, teens, and their parents.
Phone Number (801) 466-6730
TheSharingPlace.org
Peer-group, interfaith grief support for children and families, offering a safe and supportive place for hope and healing.
Phone Number (801) 302-0220
BadleyCenterGrief.org
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention lists U.S. and international suicide bereavement support groups as a public service to loss survivors.
AFSP.org
Learn about finding different types of treatment, what to expect, and payment options for treatment. Find treatment facility options near you.
FindTreatment.gov
Find community-based mental health and substance use disorder treatment in Salt Lake County Behavioral Health Service’s network of contracted providers.
SaltLakeCounty.gov
Free, anonymous, and private mental health or substance use questionnaires for everyone in Utah. These questionnaires are quick to take, are based on research, and provide connections to resources.
HealthyMinds.Utah.gov
Professional, low-cost therapy in Spanish and English. Latino Behavioral Health offers a range of therapeutic services tailored to meet the diverse needs of their Latino clients.
Phone Number (801) 935-4447
LatinoBehavioral.org
NAMI’s HelpLine Support Team provides information about mental health conditions and about resources in the community. Available Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4:15 pm.
Phone Number (801) 323-9900
NAMIUT.org/
Callers are connected with a trained caregiver who can provide appropriate self-care tools, peer support, treatment options, crisis resources, and more. Available 7 days a week from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Phone Number (833) 442-2211
IntermountainHealthcare.org
The state’s leading resource network connecting Utahns in need with local health and human services. Supported by United Way of Utah, this vital service is free and confidential.
211Utah.org
