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In the Grief Support Directory below you will first find a short list of key Crisis Phone/Text/Online services, and then a directory of links to online grief support resources and groups helping us all to cope with the Grieving process. These resources have been suggested by grief support network mobile app users and My Grief Angels website users/visitors. They are organized by type of loss, and there is a section on International resources which is by country.

IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY Facing a life-threatening, physical or mental health emergency, please call 911 immediately. The resources highlighted below are shared as secondary support services and organizations, and not a replacement for seeking immediate emergency help from 911.

I. CRISIS TELEPHONE/TEXT/ONLINE Services:

FREE Crisis TEXT Line - https://www.crisistextline.org/texting-in -

"Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support and information via the medium people already use and trust.

- In the UNITED STATES:

Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime, about any type of crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform.

- In CANADA:

Text HOME to 686868 in Canada to text with a trained Crisis Responder. All of the Crisis Responders are volunteers, donating their time to helping people in crisis."

Crisis Call Center - http://crisiscallcenter.org/get-help-247/ - 24/7/365 Crisis Hotline - Call: (775) 784-809

Crisis CHAT line - https://www.contact-usa.org/chat.html - "Lifeline Crisis Chat is a service of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in partnership with CONTACT USA. It is the first service of its kind where crisis centers across the United States have joined together to form one national chat network that can provide online emotional support, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services. Chat specialists are available to listen and support you through whatever difficult times you may be facing. Lifeline Crisis Chat is available in the United States and its territories. If you are visiting from outside the US, please check outhttp://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html for a list of international helplines.

Friendship TELEPHONE Line for SENIORS - Tel: 1-800 -971 -0016 / 415-750-4111 - A Crisis Intervention Hotline as well as a “warm line” for non-urgent calls, all specifically designed to serve older people. (https://www.csmonitor.com/World/Making-a-difference/Change-Agent/2017/0203/For-seniors-fighting-grief-or-depression-Friendship-Line-is-a-listening-ear / https://www.ioaging.org/services/all-inclusive-health-care/friendship-line/about-the-friendship-line)

IMAlive - https://www.imalive.org/who-we-are/about-imalive/ - “IMAlive is a live online network that uses INSTANT MESSAGING to respond to people in crisis. People need a safe place to go during moments of crisis and intense emotional pain...You are panicked, short of breath, and the pain is so palpable that you cannot feel or think about anything else. The terror of picking up the phone to call a hotline not knowing who will answer prevents you from doing so. Or, even if you have the courage to pick up the phone, the sound of the person’s voice scares you & you hang up. We know this happens because over 30% of all people who call suicide hotlines do just that—they hang up as soon as they hear the human voice. More importantly, we recognize the technological age we find ourselves in today and we know that millions of people in crisis will never pick up the phone. We believe that IMAlive is part of the solution to the problem.”

Military - https://www.taps.org/griefcounseling Call TAPS Military Survivor Helpline at 800-959-TAPS (8277) or email zaneta@taps.org to be connected with grief counseling.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255

Online Crisis Network - http://hopeline.com/hotline/ - If you (or someone you know) are depressed and thinking about suicide, please call 1-800-442-HOPE (4673) to talk to a caring crisis hotline volunteer. Your call is free and confidential.

Online Support for Child Loss - Compassionate Friends (Online Support/Chat) - https://www.compassionatefriends.org/find-support/online-communities/online-support/

Samaritans Hotline - http://samaritansnyc.org/calling-the-hotline/ - Samaritans Completely Confidential Hotline - Samaritans free, non-religious 24-hour emotional support and crisis response hotline is available on an immediate and ongoing basis for people who are dealing with every kind of problem, situation, illness, trauma or loss and need someone to talk to. When You Need Someone to Talk to 24/7 - 212-673-3000

Suicide Prevention LifeLine - https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

Free Telephone Number: 1-800-273-8255

Suicide Prevention LifeLine CHAT - https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ - Lifeline Chat is a service of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, connecting individuals with counselors for emotional support and other services via web chat. All chat centers in the Lifeline network are accredited by CONTACT USA. Lifeline Chat is available 24/7 across the U.S.

Veterans - https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/ The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text. Veterans and their loved ones can call 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1, chat online, or send a text message to 838255 to receive confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals is available.

UNITED KINGDOM:

http://www.bereavement-trust.org.uk/ - "Freephone Helpline 0800 435 455 - Bereavement Trust Team Of Volunteers. ‘Just talking’ to one of our trained volunteers – in absolute confidence and with no time pressure – can be a great comfort. Why not take the first step and call our National Freephone Helpline, or click here to find out more. Our Helpline is open every evening of the year from 6pm to 10pm. Including weekends, Bank Holidays, Christmas Day and New Year. All calls are free, confidential and unlimited."

https://www.churchill.com/life-insurance/coping-with-death-grief- Churchill's Coping with Death and Grief – The bereavement process explained. The biological process of grief. Your body responds when you’re grieving. Once grief has triggered a response, you’re likely to experience a number of side effects.

https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-help/helpline - The Cruse Bereavement Care Freephone National Helpline is staffed by trained bereavement volunteers, who offer emotional support to anyone affected by bereavement. Our volunteers are here to help you talk things through. The helpline is open Monday-Friday 9.30-5pm (excluding bank holidays), with extended hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings, when we’re open until 8pm. The number is 0808 808 1677

https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/help/support/bereaved-family-friends - "Whether you're living with a terminal illness or caring for someone, we're here to help with practical information and emotional support. Marie Curie support services are open 8am-6pm Monday to Friday and 11am-5pm on Saturday. Call free to speak to a trained member of staff, or a nurse (Monday-Friday only). Helpline: 0800 090 2309

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/mental-health-helplines/ - Directory of Mental Health Helplines by Type of Help needed.

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/suicide/ - "Suicide Helplines: These free helplines are there to help when you're feeling down or desperate. Unless it says otherwise, they're open 24 hours a day, every day. Information:

- Samaritans – for everyone
Call 116 123
Email jo@samaritans.org

-Campaign against Living Miserably (CALM) – for men
Call 0800 58 58 58 – 5pm to midnight every day
Visit the webchat page

- Papyrus – for people under 35
Call 0800 068 41 41 – Monday to Friday 10am to 10pm, weekends 2pm to 10pm, bank holidays 2pm to 5pm
Text 07786 209697
Email pat@papyrus-uk.org

- Childline – for children and young people under 19
Call 0800 1111 – the number won't show up on your phone bill

-The Silver Line – for older people
Call 0800 4 70 80 90

https://www.supportline.org.uk/index.php - SupportLine provides a confidential telephone helpline offering emotional support to any individual on any issue. The Helpline is primarily a preventative service and aims to support people before they reach the point of crisis. It is particularly aimed at those who are socially isolated, vulnerable, at risk groups and victims of any form of abuse. SupportLine is a member of the Helplines Association. SupportLine also provides support by email and post. Helpline: 01708 765200

INTERNATIONAL

Worldwide Suicide Helplines Directory - http://www.suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html

II. Online/Text/Phone Grief Support Sites & Services:

For people who do not have or cannot access local grief support counselors or grief support groups - the internet and our mobile phones provide access to new online, text-based, and chat-based grief counseling services from licensed therapists/corporations, OR coaches & trained listeners. Increasingly, a number of companies and organizations have started to provide grief counseling via unlimited texts or emails for a fixed weekly fee. Some of these services are listed below, but please understand that we are not affiliated with, nor endorsed any of these groups. They are provided here strictly for the educational and informational objectives of this course:

- www.betterhelp.com/about/# (online-based) - Approx. $40 for a week of unlimited text-messaging with a licensed therapist , but this is a subscription service so make sure to ask what is the minimum charge to get started and how do you end the subscription. At the time this was updated, this group offered financial aid/discounts and you can apply online directly on their site.

- www.TalkSpace.com (text-based) - Approx. $35-50 for a week of unlimited text-messaging with a licensed therapist, but as the other service above, this is a subscription service so make sure to ask for total costs upfront and how do you cancel the subscription service after you are done utilizing the service.

- www.breakthrough.com/ - Self-pay or insurance rates usually listed with each therapist.

- www.7cups.com/ (chat) - Chatting with coaches or trained "listeners" - who may not be a licensed mental health professional or therapist.

- https://joyable.com - Chatting with coaches or trained listeners - who may not be a licensed mental health professional or therapist.

- http://warmline.org/ - "A warmline is a peer-run listening line staffed by people in recovery themselves.
Scroll down to see a directory of known warmlines around the US. To search for Warmlines by State, click on a state in the list at the link above."

Consumer Alert/Information: In addition to the above services, there are many other new online and mobile services appearing daily, but in all cases, please be aware that some of these sites that offer you "free" trials will then automatically sign you up for a mandatory weekly or monthly billing plan, or try to later upsell you to other much more expensive services - ASK Upfront and keep all related email/chat records on questions about all the costs associated with the service you seek; how do you stop the service from billing you further if you no longer need it, and check the major review sites for verified reviews of others that have used their services.

III. GRIEF SUPPORT DIRECTORY by Type of Loss Experienced:

The My Grief Angels' online bereavement/grief support directory listings below have been suggested by site visitors, and if you have others to suggest, please send them to us at f@MyGriefAngels.org

RIGHT AFTER THE DEATH OF A LOVED ONE:

For organizations that might be able to help right after a loss has occured, the following USA government site and a non-profit were suggested by community members:

https://benefits-tool.usa.gov/death-of-a-loved-one/? - Find Federal Benefits After Losing a Loved One
Life experiences can be stressful. Finding benefits shouldn’t be. Learn about potential Federal benefits in one place.

https://carsonsvillage.org/ - "Carson's Village: A nonprofit organization designed to help families navigate the journey to healthy grieving after the loss of a loved one. Carson’s Village provides a live Advocate to support a family through the funeral or cremation and then stays with the family for up to a year as they find their path to healthy grieving."

https://www.militaryonesource.mil/casualty-assistance/survivor-support/benefits/ - Military Families: Support After Loss Benefits

List of Directory Categories Included in Alphabetical Order

Aids/HIV

Alzheimer & Dementia Loss

Aircraft Casualty

Aquatic accidents / Drownings

Baby/Pregnancy/Child Loss

Cancer Loss

Children

Complicated/Prolonged Grief Support

CyberLoss

Directories of Other Grief Support Resources

Disabilities

Domestic Violence

Drunk Driver Loss

Families that have lost a Child

Firefighters/ERP

Heroin

Homocide Loss / Murdered

International by Country

Local Grief Support Groups/Centers

LGBTQ

Men Dealing with Loss

Menengitis

Mesothelioma

Military

Online Grief Support

Parental Loss

Pet Loss

Police Families and Friends

Siblings Loss

Students

Substance Passing

Suicide Loss

Traumatic Loss

Twins – Loss of a Twin

Widows / Widowers

Veterans

Victims Resources

Aids/HIV:

http://www.gmhc.org/ - GMHC is the world’s first and leading provider of HIV/AIDS prevention, care and advocacy. Building on decades of dedication and expertise, we understand the reality of HIV/AIDS and empower a healthy life for all.

http://www.thebody.com/ - AIDS National Interfaith Network, Washington, DC

http://www.aidsquilt.org/ - The Names Project (Quilt) , San Francisco, CA 94107

http://www.avert.org/hiv-aids-help-and-advice-us.htm#aso - Site lists the services and support available for HIV and AIDS nationally and by region

http://www.care-givers.com/ - A Caring Response: An Aid's Related Death

http://www.theafterloss.com/ - This site is about healing loss. Book: "Out of The Ashes: Healing in the Afterloss" - Author's wife received a blood transfusion infected with HIV during the birth of their first child, Matt. He and Lydia had another child, Bryan, before they were informed of her infection. Consequently, his wife and their two children died, the first being in 1985 and the last death was in 1995. Book details that journey. Portraying normal people in abnormal circumstances, the book shows how he, and those he loved and lost, came to a deeper connection with life in the embrace of death.

http://www.avert.org/hiv-aids-help-and-advice-us.htm#aso - Site lists the services and support available for HIV and AIDS nationally and by region

Alzheimer & Dementia Loss:

http://www.alz.org/ - Center for Caregivers of individuals suffering from Alzheimer and Dementia. Grief and Loss as Alzheimer's Progresses

http://www.alzinfo.org/08/treatment-care/bereavement-and-grief - What is the difference between grief, bereavement and mourning? The terms grief, bereavement and mourning are often used in place of each other, but they have different meanings

Alzheimer's Disease Education and Referral (ADEAR) - http://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers

http://www.alzfdn.org/ - Alzheimer Foundation

http://archrespite.org/ - ARCH Respite Network. The ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center provides resources to help families locate respite and crisis care services

http://www.americanhospice.org/ - American Hospice Foundation

https://www.benefitscheckup.org/cf/index.cfm?partner_id=58 - Benefits Check Up helps you find and enroll in public and private benefits programs. You can also find an online application for Medicare's Extra Help. It's simple and free and always includes the most up-to-date information.

http://www.caregiver.org/caregiver/jsp/home.jsp - Family Caregiver Alliance

http://caregiveraction.org/ - Caregiver Action Network. The site offers a virtual library of information and educational materials for family caregivers

http://www.caregiving.org/ - National Alliance For Caregiving. The site contains publications and resources for caregivers, including the Family Care Resource Connection, where you can find reviews and ratings on over 1,000 books, videos, Web sites, and other materials on caregiving

http://www.caringinfo.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3367 - Caring Connections provides people with information and support when they are planning ahead, caring for a loved one, living with an illness or grieving a loss. Link provided is to their Grieving a Loss Resources

http://eldercare.gov/Eldercare.NET/Public/Index.aspx - The ACL Eldercare Locator is a website and call center that links you to state and local agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers.

http://longtermcare.gov/ - Long-term care includes a variety of services and supports to meet health or personal care needs over an extended period of time. The National Clearinghouse for Long-Term Care Information Website provides information and resources to help individuals plan for future long-term care.
Alzheimer Information Article Links:
Early Warning Signs of Dementia & Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s Disease and Disaster Preparedness
The Guide to Keeping Your Home through Debilitating Disease
Alzheimer’s Society: Exercise and Physical Activity
Alzheimer’s Disease and Swimming
Nutrition for Alzheimer’s Disease
The New Breed of Service Dog: Canine Caregivers for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Patients
Alzheimer’s: How to Pay and Plan Ahead
Helping Alzheimer’s Sufferers Cope with the Loss of a Loved One: A Guide for Caregivers

http://www.alz.org/care/alzheimers-dementia-grief-loss.asp - Grief and Loss as Alzheimer's Progresses. It is common for caregivers to have feelings of loss and grief as their life is changed by Alzheimer's. You're entitled to these emotions and may start to experience them as soon as you learn of the diagnosis

Aircraft Casualty:

http://www.accesshelp.org/ - ACCESS is an air disaster bereavement support network dedicated to connecting those who have survived or lost loved ones in private, military and commercial plane crashes and other aviation tragedies with individuals who have lived through similar losses

http://www.wingsoflight.org/ - Wings of Light provides three distinct support networks: survivors, family members of those killed, and rescue/response personnel

Aquatic accidents / Drownings:

http://drowningsupportnetwork.wordpress.com/ - The Drowning Support Network is a peer support group for people who have lost loved ones in drownings or other aquatic accidents, including when no physical remains have been recovered, or the recovery process has been lengthy and difficult.

Baby/Pregnancy/Child Loss:

GriefSteps Mobile App - https://parents.griefsteps.columbia.edu/ - "GriefSteps for Parents, an innovative, research-backed grief app designed to provide accessible, community-based support to families following the loss of a loved one. Recognizing the critical need to reach bereaved parents, GriefSteps for Parents offers insights and activities backed by scientific research to help families better understand grief and build parents' confidence in effectively supporting their grieving children. The app includes a simple grief charting activity which helps parents manage their own grief and better communicate with their children."

https://elunanetwork.org/national-bereavement-resource-guide/resources/ - National Bereavement Resource Guide: State by State Bereavement Listing. A list of each state's bereavement organizations to support bereaved children and their families.

http://www.cjsids.org/grief-and-bereavement/if-youre-bereaved.html - CJ Foundation for SIDS - Sudden Infant Death Syndrome - Grief Resources. Giving voice to SIDS (Sudden Infant Death), SUID (Sudden Unexpected Infant Death) and SUDC (Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood) families who have suffered an unexpected and unexplained loss and creating a healing, supportive community whose overriding goal is for no other families to suffer

http://www.live-evermore.org/home - EVERMORE is here to support all families who have lost a child, whether young or old, from accidents, violence, suicide, war, illness, natural causes, or disasters. We are working to build a more holistic societal support system, implement policies that help parents and families during a time of deep pain, and advance the science of parent and family bereavement. A parent-to-parent network so that people who’d lost kids to drug overdoses, for instance, could connect with one another. EVERMORE is dedicated to supporting parents and families who have lost a child, at any age and from any cause, by building an evidenced-based support system touching the lives of all those who have been affected.

http://handtohold.org/support/bereavement-support/grief-support-groups/ - List of support groups and counselors who specialize in helping families who have experienced the loss of a pregnancy or a baby at any time.

http://www.heldyourwholelife.com/index.html - This is a place for bereaved families who have experienced the loss of their baby(s) in-utero, whether through miscarriage or still birth. These precious lives never had to experience suffering or sorrow, only love. It is such an inspiring gift to our babies to have held them their whole lives. So many of us understand the immense pain and anguish of giving birth in silence and having our babies torn from our lives, leaving us with broken hearts, emptiness, and shattered dreams. We exist to give recognition to the babies born in silence when the world wants to say they were not babies since they did not breathe air. We hope that by gifting a keepsake necklace with your beautiful baby's name on it, you will know that your child counted. We hope that you will find comfort and healing through those of us who have survived, and share your baby’s beautiful story so that we may remember them.

http://www.missfoundation.org/ - For families experiencing the death of a baby or child at any age and from any cause

http://www.perinatalhospice.org/Home_Page.html - A clearinghouse of information about perinatal hospice and palliative care. If you are here because of a prenatal diagnosis that indicates your baby likely will die before or after birth, we are so sorry. Perhaps you are considering continuing your pregnancy and embracing whatever time you may be able to have with your baby, even if that time is only before birth, while your baby is cradled safely inside of you. Please know that support is available (see the links on this site for perinatal hospice/palliative care programs and other resources) and that you are not alone. Parents who have traveled this path before you have found that it can be a beautiful, profoundly meaningful, and healing journey.

www.rosiecranetrust.org - Organization supporting bereaved parents through their grief after the loss of a son or daughter of any age. They offer the following services, (monthly drop-in centres, 24 hour listening ear helpline, befriending service and subsidised counselling).

http://www.thetearsfoundation.org/ - Non-profit organization that seeks to compassionately assist bereaved parents with the financial expenses they face in making final arrangements for their precious baby who has died. Many of the founders and volunteers at The TEARS Foundationhave experienced the loss of their own baby, and want to reach out in this way to support newly bereaved parents in their time of devastating sorrow.

https://www.walkinsunshinecharity.org/ - Walk in Sunshine - "An organization whose premise is to be there for parents both financially and spiritually, who have lost young children. Losing a child can be one of the hardest moments a family can go through. We can help answer some of the smaller questions for you. Do we bury or do we cremate? What do you mean you don’t have child or baby sized caskets or urns? Wait we want an autopsy, who transports a body to the Children’s Specialized Hospital? How much does everything cost?"

Cancer Loss:

http://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/MainMenu/Family-Friends/Bereavement

http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/emotionalsideeffects/griefandloss/index

http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/pdq/supportivecare/bereavement/Patient/page1

http://www.cancercare.org/publications/67-how_to_help_someone_who_is_grieving

http://oralcancerfoundation.org/emotional/patterns-of-grieving.php

Children:

https://www.judishouse.org/cbem - UNDERSTANDING CHILDHOOD GRIEF IN THE U.S.
Childhood Bereavement Estimation Model (CBEM). The Childhood Bereavement Estimation Model (CBEM) is a quantitative statistical tool developed by Judi's House/JAG Institute that uses population metrics to approximate prevalence rates of U.S. children and youth who will experience the death of a parent or sibling by the time they reach adulthood.

http://www.aboutourkids.org - The Center was founded in 1997 to improve the treatment of child psychiatric disorders through scientific practice, research, and education, and to eliminate the stigma of being or having a child with a psychiatric disorder.

Camp Cocoon (Pruitt Cares Foundation)
http://www.pruittcares.org/page.aspx?pid=435
Weekend camp for children ages 6-17 who have experienced the death of a loved one. Children meet other children who are going through similar experiences and suddenly they feel less alone. They will have the opportunity to share stories and learn from each other in a fun, safe and caring environment.

Care Dimensions (Danvers, Massachusetts)

https://www.caredimensions.org/ - Care Dimensions is a local non-profit Hospice organization. We offer children’s grief and bereavement support. This includes offering bereavement support groups, school and organization support, 1:1 counseling, and family (ages 4-18 and their caregivers) programming.

http://www.childrengrieve.org/find-support
Find Children Grieve Support in you Area Map by the National Alliance for Grieving Children.

http://childgrief.org/childgrief.htm The CGEA (Children’s Grief Education Association) is dedicated to serving the needs of grieving children and families and to providing education and support to those who serve them.

www.childrensroom.org The Children’s Room is the largest independent, non-profit organization in Massachusetts dedicated to creating safe, supportive communities so that no child, teen or family has to grieve alone.

Dougy Center - Grief Resources

https://www.dougy.org/grief-support-resources - "Dougy Center offers a wide range of resources for people of all ages who are grieving before and after a death

http://fortheloveofchristi.org/about-us/slider1/ - Christi Center. The organization provides peer-based support groups information/referral, outreach and education on grief issues, and limited individual counseling. In 1993, they began partnering with Austin Independent School District (AISD) schools to serve children on site-at schools. In 2010, they opened a satellite office in Williamson County at the Georgetown Community Resource Center. They offer groups for children (ages 5-12), teens (13-18), loss of a child, loss of a spouse, adult general loss, men’s/women’s groups, loss to suicide, and loss to violent crime.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/01/07/living/grief-guidance - Article: Guiding children through grief and loss.

http://www.comfortzonecamp.org/ - Comfort Zone Camp is a nonprofit 501(c)3 bereavement camp that transforms the lives of children who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver. The free camps include confidence building programs and age-based support groups that break the emotional isolation grief often brings. Comfort Zone Camps are offered to children 7-17, and are held year-round across the Country. We have offices in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Virginia.

http://www.dougy.org/grief-resources/help-for-kids/ - The Dougy Center, the National Center for Grieving Children and Families, provides a safe place for children, teens, young adults and their families who are grieving a death to share their experiences. They do this through peer support groups, education, and training.

http://www.familyliveson.org/ - Founded in 1997 as Mommy’s Light Lives On Fund®, Family Lives On is a provider of Tradition FulfillmentSM services to grieving children ages 3 to 18, as well as the only bereavement support program that happens in the child’s home environment. The organization has fulfilled more than 1,000 traditions, and provides free bereavement education resources to families, healthcare providers, school counselors, bereavement professionals and others.

http://www.foundationforgrievingchildren.org/blog/grief-support-services-children/ - Grief Support for Children

http://www.good-grief.org/ - Helping Children and Teens Cope with Loss

http://www.growthfromgrief.org./about/ Provides children grieving the loss of a loved one and their immediate family members with positive, uplifting, and cost free experiences and activities to promote positive thinking, self-esteem, fun, and a healthy return to normal living.

http://www.kidsaid.com/ - a place for kids to help each other deal with grief and loss. This is part of GriefNet.org; listed earlier in online resources.

http://katesclub.org/ - Atlanta based organization with mission to empower children and teens facing life after the death of a parent or sibling. Kate's Club is free for children and teens, age 5-18, living in the Metro-Atlanta area and surrounding counties who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling, or primary caregiver at some point in their lifetime.

http://kidshealth.org/teen/your_mind/emotions/someone_died.html - Grief and Death. People React Emotionally and Physically. When coping with a death, you may go through all kinds of emotions. You may be sad, worried, or scared. You might be shocked, unprepared, or confused. You might be feeling angry, cheated, relieved, guilty, exhausted, or just plain empty. Your emotions might be stronger or deeper than usual or mixed together in ways you've never experienced before.

http://www.youthgriefservices.net/resources/resources.html - Youth Grief Services Resources"

http://nationalshare.org/ Share Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support.

http://www.manesupport.org/about/ - Horses & Grieving Support. Mane Support is a nonprofit organization that provides a ministry through equine-assisted grief counseling to children, youth, teens, and adults who have experienced a death, who are anticipating the death of someone they know. Mane Support is located in Blount County with services offered to the surrounding area of East Tennessee.

http://www.moyerfoundation.org/
- To empower children in distress by providing education and support
http://www.moyerfoundation.org/nbrg/default.aspx , andhttp://www.moyerfoundation.org/nbrg/pdf/OnlineResourceGuide_NewYork_2011.pdf - Partnership between Moyer Foundation & NY Life Foundation that provides Listing of Grief Organizations & Grief Camps by Geography: Country, Region, State.

http://www.newyorklife.com/achildingrief - AChildinGrief.com, a valuable collection of stories and resources that will help guide you and your family through the death of a loved one.

http://peacockfoundation.org/ - To support the provision of animal-assisted interventions (AAI) and activities (AAA) for at-risk youth dealing with traumatic experiences; including death.

http://www.rainbows.org/ - Assists children experiencing death or divorce

https://rainbowtrust.org.uk/stories-thehosenbocusfamily (UK) - Supporting Families with a Seriously Ill Child. Rainbow Trust’s support is not time limited and does not end after a child dies. We know that families may need support for months or years, and their continuing contact with the Family Support Worker who knew their child, brother or sister is invaluable.

http://www.sesamestreet.org/parents/topicsandactivities/topics/grief - Grief is complex; it encompasses a wide range of emotions that can come and go in waves. Use these tips, videos, children's story, and guide to help your family communicate with one another, express emotions, and begin the process of moving forward. You are not alone. And with time, you and your family will experience new happy moments together.

http://www.sesameworkshop.org/what-we-do/our-initiatives/dealing-with-grief-30-detail.html - United States - When Families Grieve. Our When Families Grieve program was developed to help children summon the strength to heal after the death of a parent. About 2.5 million American children under age 18 have experienced the death of a parent, including the more than 12,000 who have lost a parent in the military over the past eight years. While nothing can fully shelter a child from the impact of such a loss, When Families Grieve outreach materials have proven to provide some comfort. The effort includes two outreach kits in both English and Spanish — one specifically for military families, as part of our larger efforts to support these families, and another for the general public.

http://www.sidsresources.org/?page_id=595 SIDS Resources’ Bereavement ProgramDescription. The death of an infant is tragic. Sometimes, no matter what we do, things happen that we never expect. Whether through newborn death, SIDS, or an accident, infants die leaving their families totally shocked and unprepared. The death of a baby is a shattered dream.Program Goal:
The Infant Loss Bereavement Program assists parents, siblings, extended family members, friends, co-workers, child care providers and other professionals in learning to build the necessary skills to cope with the sudden death of an infant to any cause.

https://www.starr.org/training/tlc/resources-for-parents Parent Trauma Resource Center.. Information about Helping Children and Teenagers Dealing with Trauma.

https://www.suncoastkidsplace.org/about - The mission of the Center is to provide support for children/teens from 3-18 years of age and their families, who have experienced the death of a significant person. Suncoast Kids Place is a community service of Bay Hope Church. They are part of The Dougy Center's National Children's Grief Network and a Member of the National Alliance for Grieving Children. The Center provides peer support groups for children/teens from 3-18 years of age and their families. Participants meet others who also have experienced the death of a significant person in their life. As grief is a lifelong process, we welcome families at any time they are ready to access our services.

http://willow-center.org/?page_id=41 - Where Children, Teen and Families learn to grief and heal.

http://www.windrushfarm.org/ Healing with Horses. "Each year, Windrush provides an array of educational services and therapeutic activities to more than 2,056 children and adults – and their families. Founded in 1964, Windrush Farm was one of the first therapeutic equitation centers in the United States. Windrush offers equine assisted activities founded on the principle that all of us, disabled or not, are capable of more than we think."

Caring for Kids after Trauma and Death: A guide for parents and professionals The Institute for Trauma and Stress at The NYU Child Study Center. http://www.med.nyu.edu/child-adolescent-psychiatry/home

Helping your Preschool Child Cope with a Death UC Davis and UC David Children’s Hospital.
After a Loved One Dies—How Children Grieve and How Parents and other Adults can Support Them

Complicated/Prolonged Grief Support:

http://www.complicatedgrief.org/ - Columbia University School of Social Work's Complicated Grief Program. Program focuses on finding treatments that can help people with complicated grief, and on teaching professionals to recognize and treat this condition.Complicated grief is an intense and long-lasting form of grief that takes over a person’s life. People with complicated grief often say that they feel “stuck.”

http://www.health.harvard.edu/fhg/updates/Complicated-grief.shtml - Harvard Medical School - Family Guide

http://www.massgeneral.org/psychiatry/services/anxiety_grief.aspx - Mass General - Complicated Grief

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/complicated-grief/DS01023/DSECTION=coping-and-support - Mayo Clinic

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/754976 - Recent Trends in the Treatment of Prolonged Grief

http://healthyliving.msn.com/health-wellness/prolonged-grief-a-new-psychological-disorder-1 - Prolonged Grief: What to Watch Out for

http://www.med.upenn.edu/ctsa/ComplicatedGrief.html - University of Penn - Complicated Grief

CyberLoss

https://navigatingcyberloss.wordpress.com/welcome/ - Understanding of how important and life-changing online friendships can be, and how significant the loss of such a friendship is.

Directories of Other Grief Support Groups and Resources

http://www.adec.org/adec/default.aspx - ADEC - The Association for Death Education and Counseling compiled these resources for individuals experiencing a death-related loss or for those seeking to help others

http://www.communitygriefsupport.org/library.php

http://www.compassionandchoices.org/who-we-are/ - Compassion & Choices is one of the leading nonprofit organizations committed to helping everyone have the best death possible. We offer free counseling, planning resources, referrals and guidance, and across the nation we work to protect and expand options at the end of life. For over thirty years we have reduced people’s suffering and given them some control in their final days – even when injury or illness takes their voice. We are experts in what it takes to die well.

http://www.funerals.org/ - Funeral Consumers Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting a consumer's right to choose a meaningful, dignified, affordable funeral. We do for funeral purchases what Consumer Reports does for products.

http://www.griefsupportservices.org/newgrief/griefsupportservices/organdservices.php -Listings of grief support groups by grief-related categories

http://growthhouse.org/ - Growth House, Inc., provides education about life-threatening illness and end of life care

http://www.helpguide.org/mental/grief_loss.htm - Coping with grief and loss resources

http://www.hospicenet.org/html/bereavement.html - Hospice Net Bereavement Resources

http://vsearch.nlm.nih.gov/vivisimo/cgi-bin/query-meta?v%3Aproject=medlineplus&query=grief&x=13&y=10 - MedlinePlus. A service of A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine [From the National Institutes of Health] National Institutes of Health

http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/grief/ - New York State – Office of Mental Health. Grief Counseling Resource Guide – Field Manual

Disabilities - Grieving the loss of someone who was disabled or helping a person with disabilities cope with grief (Organizations/Reports/Resources):

http://www.aging-and-disability.org/en/grieving - Aging and Disability/Grieving

http://www.aging-and-disability.org/documents/grief_manual_en-final_2013_lo-res.pdf - Manual for Grief Support Groups for People with Intellectual Disabilities

https://www.tcf.org.uk/content/ftb-grieving-for-disabled-child/ - GRIEVING FOR A DISABLED CHILD

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3166634/ - Grief and its Complications in Individuals with Intellectual Disability

Domestic Violence:

http://www.evefoundation.org/resources/ - List of resources for victims of domestic violence.

http://www.iamgladyscabrera.com/#!information/cmri - Grieving children of a mom who was a bystander victim of domestic violence started this site. She was slain at a Hair salon by the estranged husband of the salon owner. The sight provides a directory of agencies that provide help and information for domestic violence victims, and their families.

http://www.womenslaw.org/ - English and Espanol/Spanish Language sites. Providing legal information and online support to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault -- Because knowledge is power.

Drunk Driver Loss - Loss of a loved one by drunk drivers

http://www.madd.org/victim-services/ - Victim Services
http://www.madd.org/victim-services/finding-support/victim-resources/other-resources.html -
a wide selection of brochures for crash victims, available in English and Spanish, covering grief and healing, talking to children and teens about death, coping with serious injury, the criminal and civil court system, and other topics of interest.

Research study looking for your input:

https://ttuhscep.edu/wellness/story-survey-eng.aspx

"Retelling your story: The Parent Survivor Tells their Story on Grief - Every year in the United States, thousands of parent’s will have their adolescent to young adult children killed by a drunk or impaired driver. Parents will be left with the trauma of losing a child in a violent manner. We want to know about your grief. We want to give you the opportunity to speak about your grief, and retell your story. If you have lost an adolescent to adult child within the past 2 years, and you, the parent, are 60 years of age or younger we would like to talk with you. Please use the link to the survey above. Thank you"

Families that have lost a Child:

http://www.acco.org/Information/Support/Bereavement.aspx - American Childhood Cancer Association. Bereavement Resources

http://www.bereavedparentsusa.org/ - Offers support, understanding, compassion and hope especially to the newly bereaved be they bereaved parents grandparents or siblings struggling to rebuild their lives after the death of their children, grandchildren or siblings

http://www.chionline.org/ - Children's Hospice International. Resources

http://www.chpcc.org/family-resources/ - Children's Hospice & Palliative Care Coalition. Resources

http://www.compassionatefriends.org/home.aspx andhttp://www.compassionatefriends.org/resources.aspx - The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family

http://www.copefoundation.org/?gclid=CJz6rvXdh7YCFSRxQgodNRQABQ -A grief and healing organization dedicated to helping parents and families living with the loss of a child.

http://www.grandparentsasparents.org/aboutus/index_aboutus.php - Grandparents As Parents. Founded by a clinical social worker, whose own family was impacted by the death of her sister. Her sister left an 8 year old grandchild who immediately went to live with his grandparents. She recognized the need for support services targeting grandparents and other relatives who began to parent relative children because the parents were unable to do so. The primary reasons were due to parental drug/alcohol use, abuse, neglect, incarceration,death, mental illness and more. The impact of parenting again, required a total change in lifestyle. Most families needed help in recognizing what should be done and how to do it.

http://www.griefhaven.org/aboutus.html - Providing support and services to parents and others who have lost a child

http://www.icpcn.org.uk/ - International Children's Palliative Care Network. Children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions have very specific and unique palliative care needs, often different to those of adults. The International Children’s Palliative Care Network (ICPCN) shares a vision that these total needs should be met to encompass physical, emotional, spiritual and developmental aspects of care.

http://www.pomc.com/
http://www.pomc.com/support.html - National Organization for the Parents of Murdered Children. For the Families & Friends of those who have died by violence. POMC makes the difference through on-going emotional support, education, prevention, advocacy, and awareness

http://www.partnershipforparents.net/ - A Support Network for Parents of Children with Serious Illnesses
http://www.padrescompadres.org/ - SPANISH LANGUAGE SITE. Red de Apoyo para Padres de Niños con Enfermedades Serias

http://www.perinatalhospice.org/Home_Page.html - A clearinghouse of information about perinatal hospice and palliative care. If you are here because of a prenatal diagnosis that indicates your baby likely will die before or after birth, we are so sorry. Perhaps you are considering continuing your pregnancy and embracing whatever time you may be able to have with your baby, even if that time is only before birth, while your baby is cradled safely inside of you. Please know that support is available (see the links on this site for perinatal hospice/palliative care programs and other resources) and that you are not alone. Parents who have traveled this path before you have found that it can be a beautiful, profoundly meaningful, and healing journey.

https://rainbowtrust.org.uk/stories-thehosenbocusfamily (UK) - Supporting Families with A Seriously Ill Child. Rainbow Trust’s support is not time limited and does not end after a child dies. We know that families may need support for months or years, and their continuing contact with the Family Support Worker who knew their child, brother or sister is invaluable.

http://www.missfoundation.org/ - For families experiencing the death of a baby or child at any age and from any cause

Firefighters/ERP:

http://www.firehero.org/ - Fire Service Survivors Network

http://www.everyonegoeshome.org/ - FireEMSFatality. Remembering our fallen Fire and EMS Heroes. The National Fallen Firefighters Foundation has created a website exclusively devoted to public safety officer deaths in the fire and emergency medical services. Our goal is to honor firefighters and EMS provided that have died and to share with the Bureau of Justice Assistance to ensure that families of public safety officers are informed of PSOB resources that may be available to them.

http://grievingbehindthebadgeblog.net/ - Improving the lives of emergency response professionals

Heroin:

http://www.kaciescause.com/ - To spread the word locally and nationally on Heroin use and to lobby to have our current Heroin laws changed. An informative site for Parents, Friends and Addicts.

Homocide Loss / Murdered:

USA Justice Department -

Guide for Families and Friends who have lost a loved one thru Murder/Homicide -

https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/usao-dc/legacy/2013/08/07/coping_after_homicide.pdf

http://mothersagainstmurder.org/ - PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT TO HELP THE SILENTLY GRIEVING FAMILIES OF MURDER VICTIMS.

http://www.pomc.org/ - National Organization of Parents of Murdered Children, Inc. for the families and friends of those who have died by violence.

http://rememberinghomicidevictims.wordpress.com/about/ - Remembering Homicide Victims is a page that joyfully remembers those taken from families by an act of homicide. This page will serve as a community of people who will provide emotional support and guidance for those dealing with the death of someone close to them

http://www.centerffs.org/programs/survivors-homicide - Survivors of Homicide Support & Counseling Services offers free, safe, supportive, and compassionate programming for children, teens, adults, and families in Camden City and Camden County who are grieving the loss of a loved one by homicide. he program provides emotional support, counseling, and education to guide individuals through a process of healing and recovery.

International - Australia:
http://www.grief.org.au/ - Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement Support, Education & Resources

http://www.nalag.org.au/ - National Association for Loss & Grief (NSW) Inc. Australia. NALAG (NSW) Inc. is one of the leading providers of loss, grief, bereavement and trauma education in New South Wales. Our primary objective is to build the capacity of individuals, organizations and communities in order to enhance well-being following loss, grief, bereavement and trauma. NALAG (NSW) Inc has Centres and Branches across NSW with it's State office located at the NALAG Centre for Loss & Grief in Dubbo.

International – Canada:

Ontario - https://sites.google.com/site/bfotoronto/volunteer/programs/who-we-serve - Bereaved Families of Ontario

http://www.chpca.net/Home - Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association.

http://acsp.net/accueil.aspx - FRENCH LANGUAGE SITE. Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association

http://www.cpomc.ca/survivor/homicide_survivors.shtml - Canadian parents of Murdered Children and survivors of Homocide victims

http://cancerchatcanada.ca/page.php?p=resources/caregivers/bereavement

http://www.ementalhealth.ca/British-Columbia/Grief-and-Bereavement/index.php?m=heading&ID=132 - British Columbia grief support services and organizations

http://www.ementalhealth.ca/Ottawa-Carleton/Grief-and-Bereavement/index.php?m=heading&ID=132 - Ottawa grief support services and organizations

http://www.ementalhealth.ca/Quebec/Grief-and-Bereavement/index.php?m=heading&ID=132 - Quebec grief support services and organizations

http://www.ltlc.bc.ca/ - Living Through Loss Counselling Society of BC (LTLC) is a not-for-profit organization that provides professional grief counseling to adults and children who have experienced any type of loss

http://www.rainbows.ca/ - Rainbows Canada. Rainbows is an International Organization celebrating over 25 years of experience with grieving youth and adults. Over 2.6 million satisfied participants, preschool children through adult have used our curricula. Rainbows is cost effective because it is volunteer driven with no annual fee and there is no cost to youth participants or their families

http://www.virtualhospice.ca/en_US/Main+Site+Navigation/Home.aspx - Information and Support on Palliative and End-of-Life Care, Loss and Grief

International - China:

http://www.china.org.cn/china/2013-04/02/content_28425415.htm - Beijing will set up 15 service centers this year for people who lost their only child. The centers will provide a variety of services, including psychological counseling, healthcare and emergency assistance, Beijing News reported. Establishing the service centers is a part of a national project launched by the China Women's Development Foundation and the Beijing Ruipuhua Senior Care Fund. Bereaved parents in Beijing can call 010-65242524 for more details about the project

International - India:

http://palliumindia.org/ - Pallium India is a national registered charitable trust formed to fulfil the need for a stable organisation working at the national level to fight for needs of the suffering millions in India who are in need of pain relief and palliative care.
http://palliumindia.org/clinics/ - Directory of Palliative Care by State

International - New Zealand

http://www.amemorytree.co.nz/support.php

www.skylight.org.nz – Provides a national support service for New Zealand children and young people who are experiencing change, loss and grief – whatever its cause.

www.beyondindigo.com – Providing grief support, products and services to individuals and companies who assist people who are grieving.

www.ekrfoundation.org – Dr. Kübler-Ross has been credited as one of the Pioneers of Hospice in the United States and a leader in death and dying advice.

www.nalag.org.nz – National Association for Loss And Grief (NALAG) is a voluntary, non-profit organization which focuses on issues related to loss and grief. NALAG branches extend throughout New Zealand, and links are maintained to similar organisations in Australia, Canada, the US, and the UK

www.lifeline.co.nz – A confidential and non-judgmental telephone counseling service operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

www.samaritans.org.nz – A service available 24 hours a day for people who want confidential listening and support

International - UK:

https://www.nhs.uk/Service-Search/Bereavement%20support/LocationSearch/314 - NHS: Find Bereavement support services. Enter a location on their site to continue or browse all locations. You can also narrow your search to identify local bereavement support services

http://www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk/ - Somewhere to turn to when someone dies with national helpline

http://www.macmillan.org.uk/HowWeCanHelp/Bereavement/Bereavement.aspx

http://www.winstonswish.org.uk/ - Support services for grieving a child and grieving children

http://www.childbereavement.org.uk/ - Support services for grieving a child and grieving children

LGBTQ:

http://www.connect.legacy.com/group/gayandlesbianswhohavelostpartners - For Gays and Lesbians who have lost partners

http://www.onlinegriefsupport.com/group/lesbian-gay-2-spirited-loss-and-grief

http://thecenterorlando.org/ - Central Florida Support Group

http://www.centeronhalsted.org/ - Chicago Support Group

http://www.gmhc.org/ - NYC. Bereavement Group. A 12-week support group for those who are struggling with grief and loss since the death of someone close to them. Mondays, 4 pm – 5:15 pm. To register, please contact: Basia Mosinski, 212.367.1019.

http://glowcounseling.com/lgbt-issues/lgbt-grief-counseling/ - Grief Counseling in Denver, Colorado

http://www.lgbtagingproject.org/Bereavement.html - Mass. The LGBT Bereavement Support Group is the first state wide initiative to address loss in the LGBT community. The program is funded by the Department of Public Health and it is facilitated by Ethos, and elder service agency in Jamaica Plain and The LGBT Aging Project. This initiative consists of six free LGBT Bereavement Groups each in different parts of the state. Each group will run for six consecutive weeks and will be led by a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in bereavement issues in the LGBT Community. The free group is open to any lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender individuals who have experienced the loss of a loved one (family member, friend, partner/spouse).

http://www.outboulder.org/content/supporting-each-other-addressing-lgbt-grief-community - Grief Counseling in Boulder, Colorado

LOCAL Grief Support Groups/Centers

General Search Sites

http://grief-support.meetup.com/ - Directory of Grief Meetup Groups worldwide

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/groups/grief/ - Psychology Today Grief Support Search Tool by city or zip code

http://www.griefshare.org/ and http://www.griefshare.org/findagroup - Griefshare Seminars and Support Groups in your community in the US and Worldwide

www.therapymatcher.org - The Social Work Therapy Referral Service is a free, confidential telephone referral service. We provide professional, personalized counseling referrals matched for location, specialty and insurance or fee requirements. A public service of the National Association of Social Workers - Mass Chapter.

http://www.getpalliativecare.org/providers/ - Palliative Care Provider Directory by State

http://www.griefsupportservices.org/newgrief/griefsupportservices/organdservices.php -Listings of grief support groups by grief-related categories

http://www.dmoz.org/Health/Mental_Health/Grief,_Loss_and_Bereavement/Support_Groups/ - Open Directory project includes listing of grief support groups

California - Monterey

https://www.papillon-center.org/ - Papillon Center for Loss & Transition is dedicated to building healthier communities by providing professionally led, compassionate services for individuals, families and children experiencing loss and transition.Papillon Center for Loss & Transition is dedicated to building healthier communities by providing professionally led, compassionate services for individuals, families and children experiencing loss and transition.

Men Dealing with Loss:

http://www.singlefathersduetocancer.org/home.do;jsessionid=42ACC2234FB9D0340AB6456ED75F69B1 - Offers support, information, and resources to fathers as they adjust to being sole parents and work through their grief and that of their children

http://neilchethik.com/writings-fatherloss-howtoprepare.htm - Writings and resources for men dealing with the loss of a father

Menengitis:

http://moms.nmaus.org/ - The National Meningitis Association (NMA) has formed a coalition of mothers from across the country whose children’s lives have been drastically affected by meningococcal disease. The “Moms on Meningitis” (M.O.M.s) support NMA in its efforts to educate local parents, adolescents, young adults and surrounding communities about meningococcal meningitis and prevention approaches to the disease through media outreach and community activities. It is the M.O.M.s’ hope that by sharing their personal experiences, other families will know about the dangers of meningococcal disease and have the opportunity to make informed decisions about immunization.

Mesothelioma Guide:
http://www.mesotheliomaguide.com/

The site provides information and resources on Mesothelioma Cancer and Asbestos awareness.

Military:

http://americanwidowproject.org/ The mission of the American Widow Project is to provide vital support to military widows with peer based support programs designed to educate, empower, inspire and assist in rebuilding their lives in the face of tragedy.

http://www.giveanhour.org/ -
Nonprofit organization providing free mental health services to US military personnel and their families. Currently focusing on the psychological needs of military personnel and their families because of the significant human cost of the current conflicts. Over 2.6 million troops have been deployed in Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Persian Gulf since September 11, 2001. Nearly 550,000 of these troops have been deployed more than once. According to the U.S. Department of Defense, as of October 26, 2012, a total of 6,623 U.S. troops have died in Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation New Dawn. In addition, 50,054 U.S. troops have been injured during these conflicts.

http://www.goldstarmoms.com/ - Gold Star Moms is an organization of mothers who have lost a son or daughter in the service of our country. They are a Veterans Service Organization, established in 1928 and chartered by the United States Congress in 1984

http://www.goldstarwives.org/ - Gold Star Wives
The widows/widowers whose spouses died while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States, or as result of service-connected disabilities. The widows/widowers of service personnel of all armed conflicts involving the United States of America. The mothers and fathers of children whose parents gave their life in the service of the country. The widows/widowers of service personnel of all ranks, races, and creeds.

http://www.militaryonesource.mil/ - Military OneSource is a Department of Defense-funded program providing comprehensive information on every aspect of military life at no cost to active duty, Guard and reserve service members, and their families. Information includes, but is not limited to, deployment, reunion, relationship, grief, spouse employment and education, parenting and child care, and much more

https://www.nrd.gov/ - National Resource Directory -

http://smfrf.com/ - Service Members Funeral Relief Fund

http://www.stephenstouch.org/ - Operations Stephen's Touch. A free compassionate listening service is offered to members of military families living without a loved one. It is a non-denominational ministry that provides a one-on-one confidential listening ministry. Since starting in 1975, more than 9,000 congregations from over 100 denominations are involved in Stephen Ministry. These congregations come from all 50 states in the U.S.A, 9 Canadian provinces and 21 other countries. The caring listening is being offered to spouses, parents, adult children and siblings of those who died or those who are dealing with separation due to military service.

http://mhealthintelligence.com/news/new-telehealth-platform-offers-grief-counseling-to-military-survivors The non-profit Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is partnering with Salus Telehealth of Waycross, Ga., to create the unique telehealth program, which gives grieving family members access to counselors, therapists or primary care clinicians through Salus’ VideoMedicine video-conferencing platform, available on mobile devices.

http://www.taps.org/ and http://www.taps.org/survivors/ - Caring for the families of our fallen heroeshttp://www.taps.org/survivors/survivor.aspx?id=6762&c=6695 – Grief counseling.
Caring for the families of the fallen...TAPS is the 24/7 tragedy assistance resource for ANYONE who has suffered the loss of a military loved one, regardless of the relationship to the deceased or the circumstance of the death. Founded out of tragedy in 1994, TAPS has established itself as the front line resource to the families and loved ones of our military men and women. TAPS provides comfort and care through comprehensive services and programs including peer based emotional support, case work assistance, connections to community-based care, and grief and trauma resources.

http://www.sos.army.mil/ - Army Survivor Outreach Services website.Survivor Outreach Services is the official Army program designed to provide long term support to surviving Families of Fallen Soldiers

http://www.triwest.com/en/behavioral-health/resource-center/emotional-well-being/grief/self-help-resources/ - Grief Self-Help Resources.Grief information and tools are organized here, with links to additional resources.Individuals who are grieving may also be struggling with depression, PTSD, substance abuse, stress, anger management issues, or any number of other physical and/or mental health conditions. You may find the self-help information posted under other behavioral health categories on this web site to be helpful. Grief experts note that most grief support information is based on assumptions, not scientific data. Keep in mind that everyone responds and copes differently with loss.

http://www.warriorgateway.org/directory - mission is to connect the military, veterans and their family members to government and non-profit programs in their local community.

The Department of Veteran Affairs provides bereavement counseling free of charge to spouses, kids, parents and siblings of service members who died while on active duty, to include members of the Guard and Reserve component. The counseling is available at community-based Vet Centers near the bereaved families.
In many cases, counseling sessions can be conducted in your home or at a location where the family feels comfortable. To obtain these services please contact Readjustment Counseling Service at 202-461-6530 or e-mail them at vetcenter.bereavement@va.gov and they'll help you contact the Vet Center that's nearest to you

http://www.va.gov/opa/publications/benefits_book.asp - Directory of Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors. http://www.va.gov/opa/persona/dependent_survivor.asp - The Veterans Benefits Administration offers a variety of benefits and services to spouses, children, and parents of Service members and Veterans who are deceased or totally and permanently disabled by a service-connected disability

http://mhealthintelligence.com/news/new-telehealth-platform-offers-grief-counseling-to-military-survivors The non-profit Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) is partnering with Salus Telehealth of Waycross, Ga., to create the unique telehealth program, which gives grieving family members access to counselors, therapists or primary care clinicians through Salus’ VideoMedicine video-conferencing platform, available on mobile devices.

Online Grief Support:

http://www.hospicefoundation.org/supportgroup - Video and information on online grief support groups

http://www.onlinegriefsupport.com/ and http://www.onlinegriefsupport.com/groups - A social Community of over 5,000 members

http://www.griefnet.org/ - GriefNet provides online support those dealing with grief and loss issues on either a personal or professional level

http://www.griefnet.org/resources/index.html - Links to other online resources

http://www.griefjourney.com/wp/ - Grief Support Online

http://www.griefshare.org/ - Online Support Groups in your community

http://www.griefsupportservices.org/newgrief/griefsupportservices/index.php - a charitable organization for anyone dealing with grief from any cause

http://www.justanswer.com/sip/mental-health/?r=ppc|ga|6|Health+%2d+Mental|janine+orphan+m+f+%2d+Grief+Support+%2D+1&JPKW=online%20grief%20support&JPDC=S&JPST=&JPAD=14140392772&JPMT=b&JPNW=g&JPAF=txt&JPCD=20120920&JPRC=1&Jclt=Grief+Support&JPOP=Janine_GimmeAMinute_trans&gclid=COHdvPuS9bUCFYpDMgod5lAAnQAsk a questions on Grief Support

http://www.gonetoosoon.org/ - Free Online Tribute

http://www.journeyofhearts.org/ - An online healing place for anyone grieving a loss

http://jillsmentalhealthresources.wordpress.com/category/grief-and-grieving/ - Blog from Grieving Mom on issues related to Mental Health

http://www.opentohope.com/ - Helping People find Hope after loss

http://www.interregnum.org/cms3/index.php?option=com_weblinks&view=category&id=20%3Arelated-organizations&Itemid=39 - A grief support organization serving New York and New Jersey with online resources/links to other support groups.

www.hopegrams.com – Sending and receiving Free eGrams of daily Hopes and Prayers

Parental Loss

https://www.verywell.com/autistic-child-parent-death-259909 - What Will Happen to Autistic Children After Their Parents Die? Community involvement can give autistic adults a support network

http://www.scholastic.com/childrenandgrief/ - Children & Grief. Guidance and Resources.

https://www.empoweringher.org/story/ - The empowerHER story starts with a young girl who has lost her mother. empowerHER supports young girls who have experienced the early loss of their mothers.

http://www.ourhouse-grief.org/grief-pages/death-of-a-parent/adult-death-of-a-parent/ - When an Adult Experiences the Death of a Parent

https://journal.thriveglobal.com/what-happens-when-you-lose-a-parent-in-your-20s-5acbd2a2456f - What Happens When You Lose a Parent in Your 20s

http://www.losingyourparents.org/ - Blog created by daughter who lost her parents in her 20s to help others grieving the loss of their parents. Her mission is to connect those who have lost mothers, fathers or both parents, at any age, through art, writing, and focusing on the positive.

Pet Loss

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-we-need-to-take-pet-loss-seriously/

"WHY WE NEED TO TAKE PET LOSS SERIOUSLY"Losing a beloved pet is often an emotionally devastating experience.Yet, as a society, we do not recognize how painful pet loss can be and how much it can impair our emotional and physical health

https://vet.osu.edu/vmc/companion/our-services/honoring-bond-support-animal-owners/pet-loss-support-hotlines

The Ohio State University Veterinary Medical Center -

Pet Loss Hotlines:

877-474-3310    ASPCA Grief Counseling Line;

970-297-1242    Colorado State University

607-253-3932    Cornell University

508-839-7966    Tufts University

865-755-8839    University of Tennessee

866-266-8635    Washington State University

https://www.mspca.org/pet_resources/pet-loss-and-children/

Pet Loss and Children

https://aplb.org/

The Association of Pet Loss and Bereavement

https://cvm.msu.edu/hospital/services/social-work/pet-loss-support-group

Michigan State University Veterinary Medical Center

http://vet.tufts.edu/petloss/

Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts Medicine

http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/outreach/pet-loss-hotline

Washington State University School of Veterinary Medicine

http://www.iaadp.org/index.html International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP)A non-profit, cross-disability organization representing people partnered with guide, hearing and service dogs http://www.iaadp.org/adlc.html

https://www.avma.org/public/PetCare/Pages/pet-loss.aspx - Coping with the loss of a pet

https://www.mspca.org/angell_services/grief-counseling/ - Grief Counseling

Police Families and Friends:

http://www.afp-cc.org/ - The American Federation of Police and Concerned Citizens (AFP&CC) offers a number of programs and services that support the law enforcement community and specifically the surviving families of officers killed in the line of duty.

http://www.nationalcops.org/ - Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc. provides resources to assist in the rebuilding of the lives of surviving families and affected co-workers of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty as determined by Federal criteria. Furthermore, C.O.P.S. provides training to law enforcement agencies on survivor victimization issues and educates the public of the need to support the law enforcement profession and its survivors.

Siblings Loss:

http://siblingsurvivors.com/ - Supportive Community of Sibilings who are survivors of suicide

http://www.copefoundation.org/sibling-support-group/
http://www.copefoundation.org/cope-line/ - COPE Line – (516) 364-COPE (2673)

http://www.bereavedparentsusa.org/ - Offers support, understanding, compassion and hope especially to the newly bereaved be they bereaved parents grandparents or siblings struggling to rebuild their lives after the death of their children, grandchildren or siblings

http://www.compassionatefriends.org/home.aspx andhttp://www.compassionatefriends.org/resources.aspx - The Compassionate Friends provides highly personal comfort, hope, and support to every family experiencing the death of a son or a daughter, a brother or a sister, or a grandchild, and helps others better assist the grieving family

Students:

http://grievingstudents.scholastic.com/ - Practitioner-oriented website designed to provide educators with the information, insights, and practical advice they need to better understand and meet the needs of the millions of grieving kids in America’s classrooms.

http://www.studentsofamf.org/?gclid=CK7Sz7r2hrYCFad_QgodtjgA-A - College Students supporting College Students grieving the illness or the the loss of a loved one

https://grievingstudents.org/ - Students Grieving Coalition to Support Grieving Students

Substance Passing:

http://grasphelp.org/ - Grasp: Grief Recovery. Grasp was founded to help provide sources of help, compassion and most of all, understanding, for families who have had a loved one dire as a result of substance abuse, or addiction.

http://www.michaelshouse.com/drug-addiction/gateway-drugs-addiction-start/
Gateway Drug Addiction Resource, Comprehensive overview of the concept of 'gateway drugs' put together by the drug abuse and treatment experts at Foundations Recovery Network.

Suicide Loss:

http://www.suicidology.org/ - American Association of Suicide. Resources for those who have lost someone to suicide

http://crisisclinic.org/find-help/survivors-of-suicide-support/ - Crisis Clinic provides a broad array of telephone-based crisis intervention and information and referral services. For many people in emotional distress or needing community services assistance, we are their “first call for help.” Each year, we improve the lives of thousands of people by listening, caring and linking to services. “When you need us, we’re here!”

http s://www.ericshouse.org/ - "Eric's House - A COMMUNITY FOR HEALING AFTER
ADDICTION, SUICIDE, OR SUDDEN LOSS. Peer Support for Healing Broken Hearts. Integrative Grief Care: Our team of talented professionals will help you understand your grief using mind, body, and spiritual approaches so that you learn how to integrate your loss in a healthy way as we help you find ways to honor yourself and your loved one in a safe and supportive environment."

http://heartbeatsurvivorsaftersuicide.org/index.shtml - HEARTBEAT is peer support offering empathy, encouragement and direction following the suicide of a loved one

http://www.afsp.org/coping-with-suicide - American Foundation For Suicide Prevention. Coping with Suicide Loss Resources

http://siblingsurvivors.com/
Supportive Community of Sibilings who are survivors of suicide

http://www.survivorsofsuicide.com/ Survivors of Suicide, web site to help people who have lost a loved one to suicide resolve their grief and pain in their own personal way.

Traumatic Loss:

http://www.facetofacefineart.org - Face to Face Fine Art Commemorative Expressions Inc. is a nonprofit organization that wishes to help ease suffering and aid in the grieving process by providing a lasting commemorative portrait that will honor and memorialize the deceased. The portraits, created by a talented trained artist are intended to assist individuals who have suffered a significant loss due to sudden, unexpected or tragic death.

http://www.istss.org/ -The International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies was founded in 1985 for professionals to share information about the effects of trauma. ISTSS is dedicated to the discovery and dissemination of knowledge about policy, program and service initiatives that seek to reduce traumatic stressors and their immediate and long-term consequences. ISTSS provides a forum for the sharing of research, clinical strategies, public policy concerns and theoretical formulations on trauma around the world. We are the premier society for the exchange of professional knowledge and expertise in the field. Members of ISTSS include psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, counselors, researchers, administrators, advocates, journalists, clergy, and others with an interest in the study and treatment of traumatic stress. ISTSS members come from a variety of clinical and non-clinical settings around the world, including public and private health facilities, private practice, universities, non-university research foundations and from many different cultural backgrounds.

http://www.survivorresources.org/ - Immediate Crisis Support - Survivor Resources advocates for and supports families with a wide variety of immediate problems. Crisis support services include:

Support during the viewing of the body
Explaining autopsy procedures
Help in notifying others who need to be told
Special help in telling children about the death
Crime scene cleaning resources
Providing a link between the police and the survivors for the exchange of information
Debriefing or processing the events surrounding the death
Assisting families in dealing with the media
Arranging for families to meet with police investigator to learn facts about the case
Filling out forms for the Crime Victim Reparations Board
Helping with resources and referrals as needed
Continuing grief support

Twins – Loss of a Twin:

http://www.twinlesstwins.org/ and http://www.twinlesstwins.org/resources/ - Twinless Twins Support Group, International (TTSGI) exists to provide a safe and compassionate community for twinless twins to experience healing and understanding. They provide support for twins and other multiples who have lost their twin due to death or estrangement at any age.

Widows / Widowers:

http://americanwidowproject.org/meet-us/mission/ American Widow Project recognizes the sacrifices made by the families of our fallen and believes that no military widow should feel alone in her grief

http://www.beginningexperience.org - Serving the widowed, separated and divorce

https://blog.feedspot.com/widow_blogs/ - Top 50 Widow Blogs and Websites for Widows and Widowers

http://www.campwidow.org/ Camp Widow® is an inclusive, secular event focused on hope and healing through the grieving process.

http://www.cancercare.org/support_groups/57-spouse_partner_s_bereavement_support_group - A 15 week online support group is for people who have lost a spouse or partner to cancer.

https://www.facebook.com/Life-After-A-Death-A-Support-Group-For-Widows-103849016358290/ A faith-based open online support group for widows

http://www.hellogrief.org/a-financial-to-do-list-for-the-recently-widowed/ A Financial To-Do List for the Recently Widowed

https://www.meetup.com/topics/widows-and-widowers-support-group/ List of Grief Support Meetup Groups worldwide. Most of them free, but some may charge a group fee or event fee. Check the group summary description.

https://modernwidowsclub.com/ Modern Widows Club

http://www.nationalwidowers.org/ - Video and Resources for windower

http://www.parentswithoutpartners.org - Parents Without Partners provides single parents and their children with an opportunity for enhancing personal growth, self-confidence and sensitivity towards others by offering an environment for support, friendship and the exchange of parenting techniques.

http://www.thewiddahood.com/ - Free online grief support for widows, widowers, significant others & LGBT partners of all ages for mutual support, sharing & encouragement

http://www.soaringspirits.org/ - National network of support for anyone grieving the loss of someone they love – with a special emphasis on those who have been widowed

http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ National Suicide Prevention 1-800-273-8255

http://www.wconnection.org/Programs/NonMembers/w-programs-for-widows.php - Widows helping widows rebuild their lives

Veterans:

The Department of Veteran Affairs provides bereavement counseling free of charge to spouses, kids, parents and siblings of service members who died while on active duty, to include members of the Guard and Reserve component.

The counseling is available at community-based Vet Centers near the bereaved families.

In many cases, counseling sessions can be conducted in your home or at a location where the family feels comfortable. To obtain these services please contact Readjustment Counseling Service at 202-461-6530 or e-mail them at vetcenter.bereavement@va.gov and they'll help you contact the Vet Center that's nearest to you

Victims Resources:

http://www.victimsofcrime.org/ - National Center for Victims of Crime. The leading resource and advocacy organization for crime victims and those who serve them since 1986. Our mission is to empower victims of crime to rebuild their lives

http://victimsofcrime.org/help-for-crime-victims/find-local-assistance---connect-directory - The National Center's Connect Directory provides a fast and easy way to locate crime victim assistance in a wide variety of jurisdictions throughout the country. Simply provide as much information as possible and hit the search button to find crime victim assistance organizations near you. To select multiple items within a field, hold down the "control" key.

http://ovc.ncjrs.gov/HelpVictim.aspx - Federal Government - Office for Victims of Crimes. Resources.

http://www.trynova.org/ - National Organization for Victim Assistance. NOVA’s mission is to champion dignity and compassion for those harmed by crime and crisis. Founded in 1975, NOVA is the oldest national victim assistance organization of its type in the United States as the recognized leader in this noble cause. NOVA is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

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