The Safe Place 1st Thurs. each month

The Safe Place 1st Thurs. each month Suicide Support Group for grieving family and friends from the loss of a loved one to suicide! Every survivor grieves in his or her own way.

There is no time table of grief. Not every survivor will experience the same reaction or emotions. Our purpose is to provide a safe, confidential environment that we may process our feelings and emotions and to offer comfort and understanding to participants working through the grief process.

07/28/2026

Emotional Reactions dealing with a su***de
Shock and Numbness: Feeling stunned, disbelieving, or emotionally empty right after the event.
Guilt and Self-Blame: Constantly replaying "what if" or "if only" scenarios and wondering if signs were missed.
Anger: Feeling angry at the person who died, at oneself, or at other people and health systems.
Rejection and Confusion: Struggling to find answers for why it happened and feeling abandoned.
Shame and Stigma: Worrying about social judgment or hiding the truth because of outside pressures.

Physical and Mental Health Impacts
Sleep Issues: Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing vivid nightmares.
Physical Pain: Headaches, nausea, stomach aches, or extreme tiredness.
Intrusive Thoughts: Flashbacks or distressing mental images related to the death.
Withdrawal: Pulling away from friends, family, and normal daily routines.

07/15/2026

"Through You"

07/02/2026

"I think it’s really important to take the stigma away from mental health… My brain and my heart are really important to me. I don’t know why I wouldn’t seek help to have those things be as healthy as my teeth." —Kerry Washington, from HuffPost

05/25/2026
02/27/2026

Here's to every survivor of emotional neglect who made it their ongoing task in life to be the "easiest"— the easiest employee, friend, relationship partner, customer, patient.

Yeah, I see you.

02/13/2026
02/05/2026

Your compassion can change a day - or a life. 💜 Reach out. Listen. Show up. Be the reason someone feels loved today. And if you need someone to talk to, you can call, text, or chat 988 anytime.

02/03/2026

The su***de support group meeting on Thursday will not take place as planned. I am currently out of town and my replacement is indisposed due to illness. However, you can still reach me at 641–891–5912 if needed.

Address

Knoxville, IA
50138

Opening Hours

6:30pm - 8pm

Telephone

+16418915912

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