Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

The History of Survivors of Suicide Loss Day

In 1999, Senator Harry Reid, who lost his father to suicide, introduced a resolution to the United States Senate which led to the creation of International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day.

• Also known as Survivor Day, the day was designated by the United States Congress as a day on which those affected by suicide can join together for healing and support.
• It was determined that Survivor Day would always fall on the Saturday before American Thanksgiving, as the holidays are often a difficult time for suicide loss survivors.

Our Event

Annually since 2019, Parkwest Medical Center and Peninsula have held an event for survivors of suicide loss, on the Saturday before Thanksgiving. The 2024 event is scheduled for Saturday, November 23, 2024, 9 a.m. – Noon, at Parkwest Medical Center.

This year’s featured speakers include:

• Dr. Bree Conklin, DSW, MCW, Magnolia Harbor Carefarm
• Annette Scott, Survivor, Knox County
• Mary King, Survivor, Scott County
• Shannah Etherton, Survivor, 911 PSAP, Jefferson County
• Therapeutic Creative Activity with Erin from Scruffy City Lettering & Signs
• Annual American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Survivors Day Video

Who Should Attend?

This celebration is intended for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide.

Register for Survivor Day

Please complete the form below to register for the 2024 event.