Fort Dodge Catholic Charities offers Suicide Support Group

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Sioux City will offer a Suicide Support Group in Fort Dodge this fall with the first of six meetings on Oct. 7. 
 
The group is open to anyone over 18 who has lost a family member or friend to suicide over 30 days ago. Supervisor/Therapist Darla McEnroe, LMSW, encourages loved ones struggling from such a loss to join. 

“More people than ever have lost someone close to them by suicide. Through this group, we will provide hope and support for moving forward in your journey through grief and loss," she said.

There is no cost to join. Meetings will be Mondays, Oct. 7 – Nov. 11, 2024, from 5:15 – 6:45 p.m. at 1414 Central Avenue in Fort Dodge (across from the movie theater). Membership will remain the same for the entire session. 

“My co-facilitator, Emily McCullough, LMFT, CADC, and I will provide a caring, comfortable and confidential setting in which you can listen, share and connect with others to build an on-going support system," McEnroe explained.

To sign up for the Suicide Support Group or talk with a therapist, call (515) 576-4156 or email [email protected]. 
 
Catholic Charities serves people of all faiths and backgrounds and offers a sliding-fee scale, based on family size and income.  No one is turned away for the inability to pay for mental health therapy, substance use disorder outpatient treatment or psychiatric services. Most insurance plans, Medicaid, and Medicare are also accepted. Learn more about Catholic Charities at cathchar.com. 
 
Catholic Charities of the Sioux City Diocese was established in 1943 and has offices in Carroll, Fort Dodge, Sioux City, and Spencer. The agency’s mission is to empower and strengthen individuals and families through charity, advocacy and mental health services inspired by Christ’s love and compassion, Catholic Charities serves people of all faiths and backgrounds and offers counseling, community outreach and school programs.