LOSS Program Office
721 N. LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60654
Main Line: (312) 655-7283
Fax Line: (312) 948-3340

What is LOSS?

Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide is a free, non-denominational program that supports individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one by suicide. The LOSS Program is offered by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago in collaboration with the Diocese of Joliet. We are funded by the United Way, private foundations, as well as your charitable contributions.

What does LOSS do?

LOSS offers a safe, non-judgmental environment where survivors of suicide can openly talk about feelings and experiences. We help you to find community, direction and resources for healing.

How does LOSS help?

• We provide a warm, nurturing network of other survivors.
• We educate members about the grieving process.
• We support your unique struggle to regain hope and strength.

LOSS Program outcomes

The LOSS program strives to provide effective and quality services to survivors of suicide.
In years 2010 and 2011:

• 80% of LOSS members who received individual counseling reported that they noticed positive changes in how they coped with their grief.
• 100% of LOSS members who were involved in an 8 week group stated that the group helped them to deal with their grief and develop positive coping skills.
• 100% of LOSS members who attended monthly groups stated that it was helpful to hear how other survivors coped with their grief.

Services for Adults

• Nine monthly support groups throughout the Chicagoland area, Cook and Lake counties, and the Diocese of Joliet.
• Weekly support groups for the newly bereaved in eight-week sessions.
• Individual and family counseling.
• Monthly newsletter, the Obelisk.

Services for Children

• Individual therapy for children ages 3-18.
• Group and family counseling at various Catholic Charities locations.
• Peer support groups facilitated by trained clinicians.
• Parent consultation.

LOSS program for Children and Youth

The LOSS program provides counseling services to children (3-18) who are surviving the loss of someone to suicide. Please call the LOSS line (312) 655-7283 for more information regarding this program.