The Postvention Project

Postvention Readiness Snapshot

A research-informed tool to help organizations understand how prepared they are to support individuals and communities after a suicide loss.

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Foundational Awareness
Does your organization have a shared understanding of postvention?
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Our organization has a shared understanding of what postvention means.
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Leadership recognizes postvention as part of suicide prevention.
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Staff understand the impact of suicide loss on individuals and systems.
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We acknowledge suicide bereavement as a distinct form of grief.
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Structure & Protocols
What actually happens in your organization after a loss?
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We have a clear postvention protocol or response plan.
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Roles and responsibilities are defined in the event of a suicide loss.
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We have guidelines for internal and external communication after a loss.
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Our response extends beyond immediate crisis management.
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Support for the Bereaved
How meaningfully does your organization show up for those affected?
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Ongoing support is offered beyond the immediate aftermath of a loss.
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Support options are accessible and clearly communicated to those impacted.
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We consider the varying needs of different relationships (family, peers, staff).
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We acknowledge complex grief responses such as guilt, anger, and stigma.
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Staff & Clinician Preparedness
Are the people doing this work actually equipped for it?
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Staff feel equipped to support suicide loss survivors.
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Training includes suicide bereavement-specific content.
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Staff are supported in managing their own emotional responses after a loss.
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There is guidance for responding to suicide-related conversations with those bereaved.
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Culture & Stigma
Is your organization creating conditions for honest, compassionate response?
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Suicide can be discussed openly and responsibly within our organization.
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We actively work to reduce stigma related to suicide and suicide loss.
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Leadership models thoughtful, non-sensational communication about suicide.
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Staff understand how everyday comments (even well-intended ones) can unintentionally invalidate or harm individuals after a suicide loss.
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Continuity & Long-Term Response
Does your support hold up over time?
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Support is available weeks and months after a loss, not only immediately after.
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Anniversaries and significant dates are acknowledged thoughtfully.
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We check in with those most impacted over time, not just once.
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We evaluate and work to improve our postvention response after a loss occurs.
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