What is a LOSS Team?
LOSS (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors) Team is an active postvention model in which two or more trained volunteers—at least one being a suicide loss survivor—respond to the scene of a suicide or shortly after to provide immediate support to those left behind. The LOSS Team offers immediate, non-intrusive support, resources, and understanding to those affected.
Why are LOSS Teams important?
The LOSS Teams can provide a lifeline to the newly bereaved. Having a person who has lost someone to suicide present in the immediate aftermath can provide an instillation of hope. Through shared understanding and experience, LOSS Team volunteers can be a calming and reassuring presence.
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