Below are support groups available to the general public and families of patients. Patients can call (865) 970-9800 for information about additional support groups.
ComPASS
(Communicating the Pain as Suicide Survivors): Navigating the Ocean of Grief after the Suicide Death of a Loved One
The mission of ComPASS is to provide a safe place of support, understanding, and education during the journey of loss following the suicide death or a loved one. This group is open/ongoing for those who have lost a family member, friend, or co-work to suicide. Not appropriate for observers or those who have survived a suicide attempt.
2nd Tuesday of each month, 6 -p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Currently being held in person and by Zoom. Visit www.peninsulabehavioralhealth.org/compass for more information.
Family Support Group
This group is open to former patients as well as their families/support system for current or former patients. You can learn more about the process of crisis stabilization here at Peninsula Hospital, resources available to you and your loved one during and after discharge, and how to support yourself or loved one in moving towards greater well-being. Each group will include an educational portion. You will also have a chance to ask any questions related to mental health. You are not alone and this is a place to find support for you or your loved one’s journey towards recovery. Please join us while your loved one is hospitalized, or any time afterwards when new obstacles arise, either in person or by phone. For more details click here.
This group is held Wednesdays at 5 p.m. Call 865-374-0301 or toll-free 844-382-4264. Conference call ID 3738211 or in-person at 2347 Jones Bend Road, in Louisville, Tennessee, 37777, in the middle building.