Ray of Hope-Westmoreland County Suicide Awareness & Prevention Taskforce

About

Ray of Hope provides a wide range of free programs, support groups, trainings, outreach initiatives, and community events designed to support those impacted by suicide, including loss survivors, attempt survivors, veterans, families, youth, professionals, and community members. Ray of Hope is committed to ensuring that no one faces suicide loss, mental health struggles, or crisis alone.

Each year, Ray of Hope hosts meaningful events that bring the community together in remembrance, healing, education, and prevention, including the Veteran Cornhole Tournament, the Ray of Hope Walk, the Candlelight Vigil, the Annual Conference, and the Celebration of Life event.

In addition to support services, Ray of Hope leads numerous committees and initiatives focused on prevention, outreach, fundraising, veteran support, lethal means safety, scholarships, community education, and public engagement. Volunteers actively participate in community tabling events, educational programming, and prevention efforts throughout Westmoreland County.

In-person Support Groups

• LOSS (Loved Ones Stolen by Suicide) Support Group for suicide loss survivors
• Echoes of Love – The Mom’s Group for mothers grieving the suicide loss of a child
• Hope & Healing Support Group for suicide attempt survivors

Westmoreland County LOSS/DOSS Team Call 724-535-1829 Help is available 24/7/365

Ray of Hope also oversees the Westmoreland County LOSS/DOSS Team (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors / Drug Overdose Survivor Support), a trained response team made up of suicide loss survivors, drug overdose survivors, and caring community members that provide immediate support and resources to individuals and families affected by suicide or overdose loss.

Westmoreland County Suicide Fatality Review Board (SFRB)

In 2025, Ray of Hope launched the Westmoreland County Suicide Fatality Review Board (SFRB), a multidisciplinary collaboration dedicated to reviewing suicide deaths and developing actionable recommendations to prevent future suicides within the county.

Ray of Hope is a volunteer organization, if you would like to get involved, please send us an email asking for an application.