Finding Support & Comfort
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Crisis Text Line
The Trevor Project
Free, confidential 24/7 support for anyone in emotional distress or crisis. Press 1 for Veterans, Press 2 for Spanish, Press 3 for LGBTQ+ youth.
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Call or Text 988
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Connect with a trained crisis counselor 24/7 via text message.
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Text HOME to 741741
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24/7 crisis support tailored for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults.
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Call 866-488-7386 or Text START to 678-678
Veterans Crisis Line
SADLES / Bereaved Parents USA
Dedicated 24/7 support for veterans, service members, and their families.
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Dial 988 (Press 1) or Text 838255
Provides support and understanding to grieving parents, grandparents, and siblings following the loss of a child.
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Grief is deeply personal, non-linear, and often overwhelming. Whether you are navigating a recent loss, supporting a grieving friend, or simply searching for a quiet space to process your feelings, you do not have to carry it alone.
Below, we have gathered trusted organizations, immediate support lines, and practical resources to help guide you or your loved ones through the journey of loss.
Immediate & Crisis Support
Specialized Grief & Loss Organizations
The Compassionate Friends
Offers peer-led support groups, online communities, and local chapters for families grieving the death of a child, grandchild, or sibling at any age.
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Shatterproof / GRASP
Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing (GRASP) offers compassionate support groups for families and individuals who have lost a loved one to substance use or overdose.
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
Provides specialized survivor-of-suicide loss support groups, memory walks, and healing resources.
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Eluna Network / Camp Erin
Runs Camp Erin, the largest national bereavement program for children and teens grieving the loss of a parent or significant person.
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Dougy Center
A national leader in grief support for children, teens, young adults, and their families. Offers free downloadable toolkits, podcasts, and guidebooks.
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For Parents, Siblings & Family Loss
For Loss to Suicide or Overdose
For Children, Teens & Young Adults
Practical & Tangible Help
When grief makes everyday tasks feel heavy, small organizational tools can help ease the burden.
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1. Helping a Friend Who is Grieving (What to Do When You Don't Know What to Say)
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Bring meals without asking: Drop off comfort food, send a meal delivery gift card (UberEats, DoorDash), or stock their pantry with self-stable snacks.
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Offer specific tasks: Instead of "Let me know if you need anything," try asking: "Can I walk your dog on Tuesday?" or "Can I come over and drop off paper towels and laundry detergent?"
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Remember key dates: Mark anniversaries, birthdays, and holidays on your calendar so you can send a simple text: "I'm thinking of you and remembering [Name] today."
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2. Immediate End-of-Life & Administrative Checklists
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AARP End-of-Life Checklist: A practical guide covering immediate steps, legal notifications, and estate steps after a death.
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Order Extra Death Certificates: Most official entities (banks, life insurance, property titles) require certified copies. Ordering 10–12 copies up front saves time later.