Grief Resources
You do not have to navigate this alone. Here are resources that can help, from crisis support to long-term healing.
Crisis Support (24/7)
If you or someone you know is in crisis, these resources are available right now, any time of day or night.
Crisis Text Line
Free, confidential, 24/7
Text HOME to 741741
Support Groups
Grief support groups connect you with others who understand. Both in-person and online options are available.
TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)
Support for those grieving military loss
Visit websiteShare Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support
For those who have experienced pregnancy or infant loss
Visit websiteRecommended Reading
Books that have helped others navigate grief. Organized by type of loss.
General grief
- It's OK That You're Not OK by Megan Devine
- Bearing the Unbearable by Joanne Cacciatore
- The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion
Loss of a spouse
- Option B by Sheryl Sandberg
- The Hot Young Widows Club by Nora McInerny
- Healing After Loss by Martha Whitmore Hickman
Loss of a child
- Empty Cradle, Broken Heart by Deborah Davis
- Lament for a Son by Nicholas Wolterstorff
- When a Child Dies by Claire Berman
Suicide loss
- After Suicide Loss by Jack Jordan and Bob Baugher
- My Loved One's Suicide by Carla Fine
- Touched by Suicide by Michael Myers
Pet loss
- The Loss of a Pet by Wallace Sife
- Goodbye, Friend by Gary Kowalski
Anticipatory grief
- Ambiguous Loss by Pauline Boss
- The Long Goodbye by Meghan O'Rourke
Finding a Grief Therapist
A grief counselor or therapist who specializes in bereavement can provide support that goes beyond what friends, family, or tools can offer.
Psychology Today Therapist Finder
Search by specialty (grief/bereavement), location, and insurance
Association for Death Education and Counseling
Find certified thanatologists and grief counselors
Open Path Collective
Affordable therapy ($30-$80/session) for those without insurance
BetterHelp
Online therapy with licensed counselors, including grief specialists
Tips for finding the right therapist
- Look for someone who specializes in grief, not just general therapy
- Ask if they have experience with your specific type of loss
- It is okay to try a few before you find the right fit
- Many offer a free initial consultation
- Online therapy can be just as effective as in-person for grief work