SASS unites survivors of suicide (family, friends, etc.) by organizing community support groups throughout the MOKAN metropolitan area. These support groups are peer led and open to anyone grieving from the death of a suicide. SASS also holds an annual remembrance walk for those affected by a traumatic death. Thus, it becomes a gathering place to share with others and celebrate the lives of those we have lost.
SHAWNEE MISSION AREA
Meets the second and fourth Tuesday of the month
6:30pm to 8:00pm
Life Dynamics Building - Shawnee Mission Medical Center
Room 8
9120 West 75th Street
Shawnee Mission, KS 66204
Facilitators: Mickey and Bonnie Swade
(913) 681-3050
Map and Driving Directions
INDEPENDENCE AREA
Meets on the first Tues. of the month
7PM
Center Point Hospital - Lower level next to cafeteria
19600 East 39th Street
Independence, MO 64057
Facilitator: Robin Minzes
(816) 373-8479
Facilitator: Sheila Osborn
(816) 931-0030
Map and Driving Directions
NORTH KANSAS CITY AREA
Meets the 3rd Friday of each month
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cradle of Love Healing Center
2013 Clay St.
North Kansas City, MO 64115
Facilitator: Celina Affolter
816) 436-4992
Map and Driving Directions
SOUTH KANSAS CITY AREA - RAYMORE
Meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month
6:30pm
Pathways
407 Laurus Dr.
Raymore MO 64083
Facilitator: Barbara Kuchta
(816) 318-4430
Map and Driving Directions
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Survivor’s Groups Can Help Greatly
Support for survivors include: family, friends, and faith. Participating in a support group can be invaluable because participants in the group can understand the many emotions survivors feel and in the following ways:
- Talking about the suicide
- Putting the suicide in perspective
- Dealing with family problems caused by the suicide
- Feeling better about themselves
- Obtaining factual information about suicide and its effects
- Having a safe and unbiased place to express their feelings
- Understanding and deal with other people’s reactions to suicide
For other sites, contact: bonnie@sass-mokan.com
ST. JOSEPH AREA
Meets the second Thursday of the month
6:30pm
Wyatt Park Christian Church
2623 Mitchell Avenue
St Joseph, MO 64507
Facilitator: Reverend Scott Killgore
(816) 232-3374
Map and Driving Directions
LAWRENCE AREA
Meets every other Tuesdays
7:00pm-8:30pm
Headquarters Counseling Center
211 E 8th St. Suite C, Lawrence, KS 66044
Facilitator: Marcia Epstein
(785) 841-2345
Map and Driving Directions
TOPEKA AREA
Meets the first and third Tuesday of the month
7pm to 9 pm
Pozzez Education Center
1505 Southwest 8th Avenue
Topeka, KS 66606-2727
Facilitator: Kathy Bassett
(785) 478-4947
Map and Driving Directions
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