Tragically, several of my clients have had to confront the suicide of a loved one, or find themselves in the position of wanting to support someone who has experienced such a loss. The following list of resources focuses on supporting adolescents and young adults, but is relevant for a wider population as well.
Books & Resources
Balk, D. (2011). Helping the Bereaved College Student
Pauline Boss (2000). Ambiguous Loss: Learning to Live with Unresolved Grief
Fitzgerald, H. (2000). The Grieving Teen: A Guide for Teenagers and their Friends
Gootman, M. (2005). When a Friend Dies: A Book for Teens about Grieving and Healing
Miriam Greenspan (2004). Healing Through the Dark Emotions
Grollman, E. (1999). Living When a Young Friend Commits Suicide
Krementz, J. (1988). How It Feels When a Parent Dies
Perschy, M.K. (2004). Helping Teens Work Through Grief
D. Wolfelt (2010). The Wilderness of Suicide Grief: Finding Your Way
D. Wolfelt (2009). Understanding Your Suicide Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart
D. Wolfelt (2001). Healing Your Grieving Heart for Teens: 100 Practical Ideas
J.L. Wheeler (2010). Weird Is Normal When Teenagers Grieve
Columbus Recovery Center, Suicide Resource Guide
Grief support in Seattle
American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
Free support groups for survivors of suicide (SOS) all over (much like an A- type group in that it is open to the public, free, and has no designated beginning or end)
The Crisis Clinic
24-hour resource line and bereavement groups