You Are Not Alone is a Ministry of Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House that offers Hope and Healing for Survivors of Suicide Loss.

Suicide has become so prevalent in today's world, and especially in our local faith community.  Current Indiana statistics indicate it is the second leading cause of death for ages 25-34, and the third leading cause of death for ages 10-24, the impact of which extends to so many loved ones. As an agency of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, we are addressing the emotional, spiritual and healing journey after suicide loss through a series of programs for loss survivors, including a weekend retreat.  These presentations are geared towards adults, however teens 15 years and older may attend with a parent or guardian.

You Are Not Alone Series - join us for a series of three information programs via Zoom on the emotional, spiritual and healing journey after suicide loss.  Sessions are offered at no cost however registration is required to receive Zoom link for attendance. 

The Emotional Journey of Suicide Loss Survivors - Monday, June 23, 2025; 6:30pm - 8pm 
presented by Christine Turo-Shields, LCSW, EMDR Certified Therapist.  Click HERE to Register.   

The Healing Journey Forward with Suicide Loss - Monday, July 21, 2025; 6:30pm - 8pm
presented by Lisa Thibault, featuring a recorded presentation by Sr. Connie Kramer, SP.  Click HERE to Register.
The Spiritual Journey after Suicide Loss -  Monday, August 18, 2025; 6:30pm - 8pm.
presented by Fr. Jim Farrell.  Click HERE to Register.

You Are Not Alone Weekend Retreat - September 19-21, 2025
Many suicide loss survivors feel very alone because they do not know other survivors and would benefit from being with others who have experienced this same tragic loss.  This retreat offers survivors an opportunity to be together, not only to share their experiences of suicide loss, but also to mourn together, find strength in their faith beliefs, and learn helpful ways to move forward in their grief journey in a safe and comfortable retreat setting.  The retreat begins Friday evening at 6:30pm and concludes by 12:30pm on Sunday.

The retreat is led by Christine Turo-Shields, LCSW, EMDR Certified Therapist, Fr. Jim Farrell, Lisa Thibault and Shea & Shelly Wynn and provides a forum for all faith believers, Catholics in particular, to come together to grieve and, share experiences, and learn how God helps them on their journey of survival after a suicide tragedy.  Our Weekend Retreat hopes to offer tools to aid in grief work and survival through books, prayer and activities. 

Click HERE to Register.  Note - to add an overnight to this Registration you will need to contact our Registrar Lisa Coons at 317-545-7681; [email protected].

NEW for 2025:  Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention - May 12, 2025, 6:30pm-8pm.  Talk Saves Lives is AFSP's flagship suicide prevention education program that covers this scope of the leading cause of death, what the research has found to be the warning signs and risk factors of suicide and the strategies that prevent it.