Care Kits
The Speedy Foundation provides care kits for those impacted by suicide. Grief from a suicide loss is unique and complicated. These kits offer helpful resources for those who have lost a loved one to suicide or for those who have strong suicidal ideation or have attempted suicide. Each kit provides tailored resources to assist you in this difficult time— you are not alone.
Missing You
Losing a loved one to suicide can be devastating and having the words to comfort can be hard to find. Grief from a suicide loss is unique and complicated. People may experience intense feelings of shock, despair, fear, anger, relief, guilt, or shame. This care kit has been curated to support you and help navigate this emotional time.
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In this care kit you will find:
Letter to the Survivor, Survivor’s Bill of Rights, Poems, and Articles
Resources for Suicide Loss Survivors, SOS Handbook, After a Suicide
doTERRA Essential Oil
Candle, Chamomile Tea, and 988 Pin
Strategies for Resilience
Forget Me Not seeds
Journal and Pen
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For Families
In addition to the items above, this kit includes the following books:
"Children, Teens, and Suicide Loss"
Sesame Street's "Helping Kids Grieve" Kit
"Solace Cards for Parents Who Have Lost a Child to Suicide"
With Help Comes Hope
This care kit has been specially curated to help guide you or a loved one towards the first steps toward recovery after a suicide attempt or strong suicidal ideation. The tools and information are from others who have survived a suicide attempt. It is our hope that this information can help you keep yourself or your loved one safe, develop hope, and, most importantly, remind you that you are not alone because with help comes hope.
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In this care kit you will find:
Letter to the Attempt Survivor and Caretaker
Resources for an Attempt Survivor: A Journey Toward Health and Hope, Guide for Taking Care of Yourself After Your Treatment in the Emergency Department, & Finding Your Way Back
Resources for a Caretaker After an Attempt: Guiding Their Way Back & Guide for Taking Care of Your Family Member After Treatment
Safety Plan
Book: The Little Book of Resilience by Matthew Johnstone
doTERRA Essential Oil
Candle, Chamomile Tea, and 988 Pin
Strategies for Resilience and Self-Care Plan
Journal and Pen