The Saturday before Thanksgiving was designated as National Survivors of Suicide Day by U.S. Senate resolution in 1999 through the efforts of Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada, who lost his father to suicide. Every year, on this day, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention sponsors a worldwide event to provide an opportunity for survivors of suicide loss to come together for support, healing, information and empowerment. This unique network of healing conferences helps survivors connect with others who have survived the tragedy of suicide loss, and express and understand the powerful emotions they experience.

The program is free and open to the public.

Sponsored by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Rochester Public Library.