BENS Hope

Our Mission

We honor lives lost to suicide by raising awareness, breaking stigmas, and supporting those in need. Our work saves lives through impactful presentations, showcasing support services, organizing support groups and events, and hosting retreats to accompany others on their paths of grief and healing.

Our Story

After the devastating loss of our son, Benjamin, on November 11, 2014, we started a Survivors of Suicide support group to help others who have been in our position. We share and listen in a supportive and nonjudgmental environment.

The mission of BENS Hope is to help to our community when they are struggling, reassure others that they are not alone, and show people that we care and are here for them.

— Patti and Terry Cullen

The Meaning Behind The Name

“The story of how I came up with the name for our organization is not a long one, but I believe it is significant. I feel Ben helped me think of the name. We were putting together the walk in Ben’s honor and I also knew we were going to make a website. Ben was always our computer guy, so I know he would have wanted a hand in it. When we were trying to come up with a name for Ben’s organization I thought of what we were trying to do for other people. To give hope. The acronym for Ben’s name came to me Because Everyone Needs Some HOPE not only for our family, but for everyone.”
— Terry (Ben’s Dad)

Upcoming Events

CONNECT. SUPPORT. GRIEVE. HEAL.

• Be a part of a community who understands you
• Find comfort in knowing you are not alone
• Grieve alongside folks who have similar experiences
• Move forward on your healing journey
• Re-connect to yourself, your feelings, and your healing