Suicidal Ideation Support

The experience of long-term depression and suicidal ideation is an extremely isolating and often horrifying experience. After many years of suffering largely alone and in isolation, I decided to create this group or the sake of mutual support and acknowledgment for those suffering from this condition.
To make things clear, this group is specifically for people suffering from depression and suicidal ideation. Other groups exist for family members and others affected by the suicide of an individual, but to my knowledge there are few or no support groups for the suicidal themselves.

Per Meetup policy, absolutely no encouragement or advocacy of violence or self-harm is permitted. No discussion of specific plans or intent, for obvious legal and safety reasons, is allowed either.
I am not a mental health professional, and individuals experiencing an immediate crisis must seek assistance from trained and qualified providers.
This is a mutual support group. As such, no harassment or abusive behavior is allowed. Individuals must respect each other’s boundaries and individual experiences and viewpoints.

As this group may grow and develop, I hope to accept the ideas and inputs from other participants, for both online and in-person events.

Be kind to yourselves.