Support Resources

Find the support you need, when you need it. From crisis help to ongoing support, these resources are here to help you through your grief journey.

🚨 In Crisis? Get Help Now

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741Emergency: 911

Crisis Support

Immediate help when you need it most

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Verified
988

Available: 24/7

Source: suicidepreventionlifeline.org

Crisis Text Line

Verified
Text HOME to 741741

Available: 24/7

Source: crisistextline.org

SAMHSA National Helpline

Verified
1-800-662-4357

Available: 24/7

Source: samhsa.gov

Self-Injury Outreach & Support

Verified
1-800-366-8288

Available: Business hours

Source: sioutreach.org

Support Groups

Connect with others who understand

GriefShare

Faith-based grief support groups

Widow's Fire

Online community for widows

Young Widow Forum

Support for young widows and widowers

Local Support Groups

Find in-person groups near you

Educational Resources

Learn about grief and healing

Understanding Grief After Loss

Current research on grief stages and healing process

Understanding Grief Stages

Learn about the grief process in detail

Self-Care During Grief

Practical tips for daily well-being

Helping Children Grieve

Supporting kids through loss

Holiday Survival Guide

Navigating special occasions and anniversaries

Professional Help

Find qualified mental health professionals

Psychology Today

Find therapists specializing in grief

BetterHelp

Online therapy platform

EMDR Therapists

Trauma-focused therapy

Mental Health Help Guide

Finding and accessing mental health services

Insurance Coverage Guide

Understanding mental health benefits

Recommended Reading

Option B

by Sheryl Sandberg & Adam Grant

Building resilience and finding joy after hardship

Read our review & analysis →

The Year of Magical Thinking

by Joan Didion

A powerful memoir about grief and survival

Read our review & analysis →

It's OK That You're Not OK

by Megan Devine

Meeting grief and loss in a culture that doesn't understand

Read our review & analysis →

The Five Things We Cannot Change

by David Richo

And the happiness we find by embracing them

Read our review & analysis →

When Grief and Addiction Intersect

by Various Mental Health Experts

Understanding the connection between loss and substance use

Read our review & analysis →

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