Even though our emphasis is on suicide awareness and prevention, the Samaritans of Merrimack Valley offers help and support to individuals and groups in the wake of a suicide. The Samaritans provide support and debriefing for schools, mental health professionals, co-workers and parents by being on site and talking through the tragedy with an open mind and sympathetic ear.

This process helps affected individuals cope with the tragedy of suicide and gives them the skills to grieve in a healthy way. Postvention services are a way to promote healing and reduce the risk of further suicide incidents.