ASSURE
Contact: Mental Health
Office (MHA)
386-252-5785
mhadbfl@cfl.rr.com
* Meeting Day every 3 weeks.
Call for exact dates and time
386-252-5785 *
Meeting Place:
MHA
531 S. Ridgewood Ave.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
386-252-5785
Facilitated by: Professional & Peer
No Fee
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Counties served: Volusia & Flagler
ASSURE is a support group for families and friends who have lost a loved one
to suicide. The group acknowledges that suicide survivors are also victims
who must face a lifetime of coping with the pain and trauma associated with
their loss.
ASSURE has a central belief that the healing from the tragedy of suicide can
best be offered in a positive, safe and supportive atmosphere combined with
other survivors who share similar experiences.
IS ASSURE A THERAPY GROUP?
Meeting and talking with other survivors can be considered therapeutic, yet
ASSURE provides no professional counseling or therapy. ASSURE is conducted
in confidence by other survivors who are present to share the emotion, guidance
and healing aspects of their loss. This creates a vast network of
survivors who are intertwined to create a net of support. Furthermore,
mental health professionals are in attendance to help facilitate while also
assisting the group and individuals during the meeting time.
DOES EVERYONE HAVE TO PARTICIPATE?
Many participants have found they benefit simply by attending an
ASSURE meeting. There is no pressure to talk or participate until a person
is ready to do so. We ask only that the people identify themselves so that
the group can include them.
IS THERE A FEE FOR THE SUPPORT GROUP?
ASSURE is supported by the Mental Health Association of
Volusia/Flagler Counties, therefore, there is no cost to participate.
However, ASSURE provides resources such as books, videotapes and other resources
on suicide and the grief process to all participants. Therefore, private
donations are accepted to help maintain these valuable resources.
COME AND FIND REASSURANCE
