The support and understanding of trained social workers coupled with the knowledge and first-hand experience of veteran LOSS members help survivors to realize that they are not alone; that they are not losing their minds; and that they will not feel this deep, intense sadness for the rest of their lives.

LOSS offers 8 monthly support groups throughout Cook and Lake County (one group is Spanish Speaking); Weekly groups for the newly bereaved (or members who are new to the program) in 10-week sessions; Individual and Family Counseling; and a monthly newsletter.

LOSS tries to help survivors of suicide by providing a warm, nurturing network of other survivors; educating members and the community about the grieving process when a loved one dies by suicide; we emphasize that life will be joyful again-never the same, but worth living and we offer hope and strength to survivors.

The monthly meetings meet at the following sites:

• 2nd Sunday of Each Month from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm: Catholic Charities Office, 1717 Rand Road, Desplaines
  
  
• 3rd Sunday of Each Month from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm: Queen of Martyrs fomer convent, 10240 S. St. Louis, Evergreen Park
  
  
• 3rd Sunday of Each Month from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm: Spanish Speaking Group at St. Rita de Cascia rectory, 6243 S. Fairfield, Chicago
  
  
• 3rd Tuesday of Each Month from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm: Catholic Charities Office, 721 N. LaSalle Street, Chicago
  
  
• 3rd Wednesday of Each Month from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm: Holy Family Church, Counseling Center, 2515 Palatine Road, Inverness
  
  
• 4th Wednesday of Each Month from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm: Catholic Charities Office, 1400 S. Austin, Cicero
  
  
• 4th Thursday of Each Month from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm: Carmel High School, One Carmel Parkway, Mundelein
  
  
• 4th Sunday of Each Month from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm: St. Joseph's Church, 1747 Lake Avenue, Wilmette

10-Week Groups are held at various locations. Please call the intake line for more information.

Individual and Family Counseling are held at various locations. Please call the intake line for more information.