You may find these online grief resources helpful.

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General Information

• GriefShare – National support group with many local chapters; church based
• HospiceNet – Answers basic questions about the grief process and self-care during that time
• LegacyConnect – Information about support groups and counseling, articles about grief
• National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization – Nationwide listing of local hospice support groups and grief counselors

For Spouses and Significant Others

• Soaring Spirits Loss Foundation – Resources and connections for widows and widowers
• Widowed Village – Online community of widows and widowers connecting for mutual support (“Facebook for Widows”)
• WidowNet – Focus on self-help and survivor-to-survivor support

For Parents

• Alive Alone – Support and resources for parents with no surviving children
• Bereaved Parents USA – Online self-help support group for bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings
• Compassionate Friends – International support group for bereaved parents and siblings; includes listing of local chapters
• Parents of Murdered Children (POMC) – Resources for survivors of homicide and other violent deaths

For Siblings

• The Sibling Connection – Resources for those who have experienced the death of a sibling at any age

For Teens and Kids

• Comfort Zone Camp – Free weekend bereavement camp for grieving children ages 7-17, multiple locations across the U.S.
• The Dougy Center – Nationwide listing of specialized local programs for grieving children and teens
• Hello Grief – Grief articles, resources, and connections for children, teens, and parents
• Hospice Net – General guidelines for talking with children about death and grief.
• National Alliance for Grieving Children – Support and resources for children and families
• National Bereavement Resource Guide – Comprehensive nationwide listing of bereavement resources for children and families
• Actively Moving Forward – Campus-based peer support for college students dealing with the death or serious illness of a loved one
• New York Life Foundation – Resources for children, parents, and teachers
• Sesame Street: When Families Grieve – Resources and downloadable materials to help young children who have experienced the death of a loved one