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Survivors of Suicide (S.O.S.)
Support Groups

Groups: Appleton, Oshkosh, Ripon, WI

Support groups are for:
Family/friends/coworkers of those who have died by suicide. Minimum age of attendees is 14.

Support group mission:
(1) To talk openly and honestly about suicide
(2) To provide understanding and acceptance for those whose lives have been touched by suicide
(3) To try and prevent future suicides through education

Support group facilitators:
Joann & Mike Hopfensberger, Surviving Parents
Debbie & Rich Logan, Surviving Parents
Mary VanHaute, Surviving Sibling
Gretchen Koch--Counselor
Tim and Sandy Page--Parents
Brenda Velissaris, Counselor
Dr. Tom Altepeter, Psychologist
Karen Schmidt, Counselor

Support groups sponsored by:
Community for Hope (CFH).  CFH is comprised of community members united to facilitate suicide prevention, intervention and response by educating our community and fostering links between those in need and those who can help.

CFH Info Only phone number:
920-230-4840

CFH Mailing Address:
PO Box 2744, Oshkosh, WI 54903-2744

For more CFH information, please contact:
CFH Executive Director
Mary VanHaute
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Appleton SOS

WHERE:
Fox Valley Unitarian Universalist Church, 2600 E. Philip Lane, Appleton, WI 54915
Church phone 920-731-0849
WHEN:
Second Monday of the month, 6:30-8:30 p.m.


Oshkosh SOS

WHERE:
404 N. Main Street, Oshkosh (lower level) This is the former First National Bank located at corner of Main and Washington Streets in Oshkosh, across the street from the New Moon coffee shop. Enter front door of bank and go right down the marble steps to the conference room.
WHEN:
Third Thursday of the month, 6:30-8:30 p.m.


Ripon SOS

WHERE:
Immanuel United Methodist Church, 401 W. Fond du Lac Street, Ripon, WI 54971
WHEN:
First Thursday of the month, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

 

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