The Bloomington Police Department is launching a new program in partnership with Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE) to support residents following the loss of a loved one to suicide.
The LOSS (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors) Team will provide immediate, in-person support at the request of Bloomington Police Dispatch. Trained volunteers, including suicide loss survivors, will help connect families with mental health, grief and other support services.
The program, the first of its kind in Minnesota, is expected to begin this summer.
“This program allows us to provide support and service to our community as survivors navigate traumatic situations they are likely not prepared for. We want our community to know we are here to walk alongside them,” said Katie Zerull, BPD Outreach and Engagement.
For more information or to volunteer, visit save.org.
