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The Journey

The Journey is a publication of The National Resource Center for those who have suffered a loss by suicide. If you would like to be on our mailing list, call 404-256-2919.The Journey will also be available here on the website.

Please click on the links below to download PDFs of The Journey.

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Iris Bolton, Director Emeritus

Iris Bolton Portrait

In 1977, her son, Mitchell Bolton, completed suicide. This tragic loss would forever alter her path. Her desire to make meaning from his death would crystallize her future. Iris returned to school at Emory University and received her master’s degree in suicidology. Iris recognized the overwhelming need for assistance and support after a death by suicide. Requests for help from local ministers, therapists, and teachers were answered by the creation of SOS (Survivors of Suicide) support groups. These groups have become the model for similar programs throughout the nation. The founding of a local chapter of Compassionate Friends and a program to provide immediate support through home visits to bereaved families broadened the network of services to grieving families. In 1983, Iris Bolton published her book, My Son, My Son, establishing herself as a pioneer in the field of suicide prevention and aftercare.

The Link’s NRC is a leading resource in the country for suicide prevention and aftercare. It is dedicated to reaching out to those whose lives have been impacted by suicide and connecting them to available resources. Families who have experienced a loss through suicide receive unparalleled support while they grieve.

The Link's NRC offers:

The Link is also affiliated with the National Council for Suicide Prevention.

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Note: This site cannot be used to initiate emergency contact.  We cannot respond on-line to crisis situations. Please contact 1-800-273-8255 if you are in crisis.

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