INDEX FOR HELLO IT’S ME RESOURCES
- BEAREAVEMENT SUPPORT HOTLINES
- BEAREAVEMENT SUPPORT GENERAL
- BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT AFTER THE DEATH OF A CHILD
- BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT AFTER A DEATH BY MURDER
- BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT AFTER A DEATH BY DRUG OVERDOSE
- BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT AFTER A DEATH IN THE LINE OF DUTY
- BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT AFTER A DEATH FROM LONG TERM ILLNESS
- BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT AFTER THE DEATH OF A PET
- BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT AFTER THE DEATH OF A SIBLING
- BEAREAVEMENT SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS
- BEAREAVEMENT SUPPORT AFTER THE DEATH OF A SPOUSE
- BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY A VIOLENT DEATH
- OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES
- REFFERALS
- OTHER HELPFUL HOTLINES
Resources:
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A. American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP):
- www.afsp.org information for survivors
B. 24/7 National Lifeline:
- 800-273-TALK (8255)
C. American Association of Suicidology
This national organization offers resources for suicide prevention and survivors of suicide (SOS). They provide a newsletter, a directory of resources for suicide prevention, conferences, and referrals to local SOS chapters.
D. Crisis Support Services
- http://crisiscallcenter.org/crisisservices-html/
- (800) 273-8255
- Text: “ANSWER” to 839863
E. Grief Recovery Center of Baton Rouge
1. 4939 Jamestown Avenue Suite 101 Baton Rouge, LA 70808
3. Tel: (225) 924-6621
4. Fax: (225) 924-6627
F. National Suicide Hotline:
- (800) 273-TALK or 1 (800) 273-8255
G. National Alliance for the Mentally Ill :
Family support and self help groups.
- www.nami.org 1-800-950-NAMI
H. National Institute of Mental Health:
Information on depression and other mental illnesses
2. 800-421-4211
I. National Mental Illness Screening Project: locate a free, confidential screening site near you.
- www.nmisp.org
- 800-573-4433
J. Support Officer:
Offers online support to families during crisis, tragedy and trauma. Resources for the bereaved as well as friends, family and caregivers
A. Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC)
ADEC is a multi-disciplinary professional organization dedicated to promoting excellence in death education, bereavement counseling, and care of the dying. Provides information, support, and resources to its multicultural membership and the public.
860-586-7503
342 North Main Street,West Hartford, CT 06117-2507
B. Beyond Blue Support Service (out of Australia but still accessible to US)
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/
C. Beyond Indigo
Is an online community for families and professionals that contains links such as message boards, chats, grief support, after loss, emotional planners, articles, relaxation techniques and more.
D. The Centering Corporation
Is a family owned and operated business that is dedicated to serving the needs of those healing from loss through grief literature and other resources.
402-553-1200 (not tollfree)
7230 Maple Sreet, Omaha, NE 68134
E. The Center for Loss and Life Transition
Is a private organization dedicated to furthering our understanding of -and compassion for- the complex set of emotions we call grief. Provides help for the bereaved and caregivers. Comprehensive publications and resource products.
970-226-6050 (not tollfree)
3735 Broken Bow Road, Fort Collins, CO 80526
F. Compassion Books
Has over 400 resources to help children and adults through serious illness, death, loss, grief and bereavement. Reviewed and selected by knowledgeable professionals.
800-970-4220
036 State Highway 80 South, Burnsville, NC 28714
G. Crisis, Grief & Healing
Is a place online where men and women can discuss, chat, or simply browse to understand and honor the many different paths to heal strong emotions.
H. Grief Recovery Hotline
800-445-4808
I. GrievanceFightClub
www.facebook.com/GrievanceFightClub/posts/
national-grief-recovery-hotline-1-800-445-4808
Find a grief relief group in your area by zip code
www.griefshare.org/groups/search
K. Healing the Spirit is LifeNet's
New extensive bereavement support website aimed to promote healing and peace for organ and tissue donor families.
L. Mental Health America
www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/coping-loss-bereavement-and-grief
M. My Grief Angels
(a great resource regarding grief- also offers a mobile app)
www.mygriefangels.org/grief-app.html
N. Webhealing.com – working through grief
O. National Public Radio:
The End of Life - Exploring Death in America broadcasts regular programs in this series. Download transcripts of the original broadcasts as well as resources, a bibliography, and readings. There is also a place to tell your own story and give feedback to the programmers.
P. Support Officer
Offers online support to families during crisis, tragedy and trauma. Resources for the bereaved as well as friends, family and caregivers.
Q. The Grief Resources Catalog
Is a resource center dedicated to providing grief support products for those who may be grieving the death of a loved one. Materials designed to assist those in a journey through grief and for friends, relatives and grief professionals who want to help someone who is experiencing grief.
952-922-3469
5021 Vernon Avenue #209, Edina, MN 55436
R. GROWW (Grief Recovery Online
(founded by) Widows and Widowers: bereavement chat rooms dealing with specific losses (child, spouse, parent, sudden death, long term illness, gay and lesbian, men etc)
S, Hospice Net:
Helps teens with grief due to life threatening illnesses
T. Hospice Foundation of America
Provides leadership in the development and application of hospice and its philosophy of care with the goal of enhancing the American health care system and the role of hospice within it.
U. National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO):
Referrals to more than 2100 hospices, a national newsletter, magazine, and professional conferences.
V. Life Center Northwest
- AIDS Death
- The Body.com
- www.thebody.com/content/art852.html
- Grief Words
- http://griefwords.com/index.cgi?action=page&page=articles%2Fhelping18.html&site_id=2
- Coping after a stigmatized Loss
- www.compassionatefriends.org/coping-stigmatized-loss/
- Aircraft Casualty
- ACCESS (Air Craft Casualty Emotional Support Services)
- www.accesshelp.org
- Wings of Light
- www.wingsoflight.org
- 623-516-1115
- Autoerotic Asphyxiation Death
- Yahoo Groups
- www.groups.yahoo.com/group/autoeroticasphyxiationsupport
- Medicine Net
- ww.medicinenet.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=51776
- Coping after a stigmatized Loss
- www.compassionatefriends.org/coping-stigmatized-loss/
- Domestic Violence Death
- Social Work Today
- www.groups.yahoo.com/group/autoeroticasphyxiationsupport
- Grief in the wake of domestic violence
- https://erlc.com/resource-library/articles/grief-in-the-wake-of-domestic-violence
- Domestic Violence Homicide Help
- https://domesticviolencehomicidehelp.com/grief-help-support/
- Coping after a stigmatized Loss
- www.compassionatefriends.org/coping-stigmatized-loss/
- National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
- www.ncadv.org
- (800) 799-7233
- PO Box 18749, Denver, CO 80218
- Drowning Death
- Drowning Support Network
- https://drowningsupportnetwork.wordpress.com/
- PS Diver
- http://www.psdiver.com/recommendedgroups/drowningsupport.html
- Death by Drug Overdose
- Grief Recovery After A Substance Passing
- www.grasphelp.org
- (760) 262-861
- The Prevention Coalition
- http://thepreventioncoalition.org/
- Compasionate Friends
- www.compassionatefriends.org/coping-stigmatized-loss/
- Death by Murder
- Victim Connect.org
- https://victimconnect.org/crime-resources/homicide-and-grief/
- Survivors of Violent Death Network
- www.svlp.org/impactofhomicide.html
- Mothers of murdered sons/daughters
- www.moms.memorial-of-love.net
- Nova Network of Victim Assistance
- www.novabucks.org/otherinformation/homicide
- Death by Suicide
- American Association of Suicidology_This national organization offers resources for suicide prevention and survivors of suicide (SOS). They provide a newsletter, a directory of resources for suicide prevention, conferences, and referrals to local SOS chapters.
- https://www.suicidology.org/suicide-survivors/sos-directory
- Alliance of Hope
- https://allianceofhope.org/
- Harvard Health Publishing
- https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/suicide-survivors-face-grief-questions-challenges-201408127342
- Heal Grief.org
- https://healgrief.org/grieving-the-death-by-suicide/
- Mayo Clinic
- https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/end-of-life
- SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education)
- https://save.org/what-we-do/grief-support/
- Victoria Hospice
- https://www.victoriahospice.org/sites/default/files/imce/VicHospSuicide.pdf
- The Compassionate Friends: (TCF) This is the largest self help organization in the world for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents. They provide more than 650 local chapters in the United States and Canada, with national and regional conferences. TCF offers national and local newsletters, books and tapes and other related bereavement resources.
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
- 1-800-247-4370
- Bereaved Parents of the USA - This national support group for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents offers a newsletter, referrals to local chapters and conferences.
- Mothers in Sympathy and Support (MISS): organization dedicated to supporting parents one to one after the death of an infant or young child.
- www.missfoundation.org
- 1-623-979-1000
- POMC – Parents of Murdered Children (POMC): largest self help organization in the world for parents, families, friends and other victims of homicide. POMC has more than 400 local chapters and contact persons in the US and abroad. In addition to groups, they provide newsletters and offer conferences
- www.POMC.Com
- (888) 818-7662
- Grief.COM
- https://grief.com/grief-after-a-murder/
- www.missfoundation.org
- 1-623-979-1000
- Mothers of murdered sons/daughters
A. POMC – Parents of Murdered Children : largest self help organization in the world for parents, families, friends and other victims of homicide. POMC has more than 400 local chapters and contact persons in the US and abroad. In addition to groups, they provide newsletters and offer conferences.
1. https://www.POMC.Com
2. (888) 818-7662
B. Grief.COM
1. https://grief.com/grief-after-a-murder/
C. Mothers of murdered sons/daughters
1. ww.moms.memorial-of-love.net
D. Bereaved Parents of the USA - This national support group for bereaved parents, siblings and grandparents offers a newsletter, referrals to local chapters and conferences.
1. www.bereavedparents.org
E. US Department Of Justice
1. www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/usao-dc/legacy/2013/08/07/coping_after_homicide.pdf
F. Victim Connect
1. https://victimconnect.org/learn/types-of-crime/homicide-and-grief/
G. Grief Words
1. http://griefwords.com/index.cgi?action=page&page=articles%2Fhelping15.html&site_id=2
- Society of Military Widows offers support and assistance for widows and widowers of members of all uniformed services. Offers help in coping with adjustment to life through public awareness, newsletters, chapter development guidelines and more.
- www.militarywidows.org.
- National Headquarters, 5535 Hempstead Way, Springfield, VA 22151
- (800) 842-3451
- National Fallen Firefighters Foundation Survivors Support Network: National organization provides emotional support to spouses, families, and friends who have died in the line of duty. Members are matched with survivors of similar experience to help them cope.
- Concerns of Police Survivors (COPS) provides resources to assist in rebuilding the lives of surviving families of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty as determined by Federal criteria. COPS also 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.
- www.nationalcops.org
- (573) 346-4911
- PO Box 3199 - S. Highway 5, Camdenton, MO 65020,
- TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors): National network providing support for persons who have lost a loved one serving in the armed forces (Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, National Guard, Reserves, Service Academies, Coast Guard, and contractors serving beside the military). TAPS offers crisis information, problem solving assistance and liaison with military agencies. Also provides extensive youth programs and an annual multigenerational gathering in Washington DC 1-800-959-8277
- Wounded Warrior Project: Organization that provides support, information and resources to wounded warriors and their families. Restore is an online, multi-media tool that offers warriors and caregivers the chance to learn about readjustment challenges. Warriors can take self-assessments and participate in interactive skill-building exercises that provide practical ways to deal with combat and operational stress. Restore is an anonymous environment that is only accessible through WWP Connect, our social network for WWP alumni, caregivers and 1. 1. .
- www.woundedwarriorproject.org
- 1-877-TEAM-WWP (904) 296-7350
- Allina Health (grief resources)
- Alzheimer Disease Research Center
- The Alzheimer Society of Ireland
- Cancer.Org. – The American Cancer Society
- Coping with Anticipatory Grief
- GROWW (Grief Recovery Online (founded by) Widows and Widowers: bereavement chat rooms dealing with specific losses (child, spouse, parent, sudden death, long term illness, gay and lesbian, men etc)
- Heartache to healing
- Mesothelioma Veterans Center: This organization reaches veterans and their families who have been affected by mesothelioma and connect them to their website which offers free veteran specific resources and support. 1/3 of all cases of this disease affect veterans. Since 2004 over 5000 veterans have died from mesothelioma The website is:
- More mesothelioma
- The Mesothelioma Group: published a very informative guide to understanding cancer:
- ResearchGate
- Very Well Health – Anticipatory Grief
- Psychologytoday 7 Self-Care Essentials While Grieving the Death of a Pet
- American Veterinary Medical Association
- Pet Loss Help
- Funeral Wise
- Psych Central
- Pet Loss Grief Support Website: Moderated board offers support and understanding for persons grieving the loss of their pet or who have a pet this is ill. It also offers Monday Pet Loss Candle Ceremony, a chat room, tribute pages and other resources.
- Delta Society: Online organization maintains a list of pet bereavement support groups, pet loss resource persons, counselors and hotlines.
- Sibling Grief & Healing is an online message board for discussion on coping with the death of a brother or sister through the Tom Golden Crisis, Grief and Healing site.
- Twinless Twins Support Group, International was founded to support twins (all multiple births) who suffer from the loss of companionship of their twin through death, estrangement, or in-utero loss. Annual conference, professional referrals, family member support and more.
- www.twinlesstwins.org
- (888) 205-8962
- PO Box 980481, Ypsilanti, MI 48198-0481
- Adults Grieving the loss of a Sibling
- The Dougy Center
-
Edutopia
- Coalition to Support Grieving Students: Support, articles and resources to help students, educators and parents support grieving students
- College Students and Grief: Heal Grief and AMF (Actively Moving Forward): Supporting Grieving College Students
- According to a survey by the American Federation of Teachers and New York Life Foundation, 70% of classroom educators currently teach a student who lost someone close in the past year.
- National Students of Ailing Mothers and Fathers Support Network (AMF): A network of university students helping each other cope with the serious illness or death of a parent or loved one. Developing campus based mutual support groups around the US and offer an online newsletter, online chats and service projects. Website provides information, group development guidelines, and a list of universities currently developing support groups.
- AARP Grief and Loss Programis an outreach program in which trained widowed volunteers offer support to newly widowed persons of all ages. Services include one-to-one outreach, educational meetings, support groups, guest speakers, online discussion groups, publications and training materials, referrals to community resources and social activities
- 601 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20049
- 800-424-3410
- www.aarp.org/griefprograms.
- WidowNetis an online information and self-help resource for and by widows and widowers. Topics covered include grief, bereavement, recovery and other information helpful to people of all ages who have suffered the death of a spouse or life partner.
- Parents Without Partnersprovides help to single parents following death, divorce, separation or never-married through discussions, professional speakers, study groups, publications, youth scholarships and social activities for families and adults.
- www.parentswithoutpartners.org.
- 1650 South Dixie Highway, Suite 510, Boca Raton, FL 33432,
- 561-391-8833
- THEOS (They Help Each Other Spiritually)is an international organization dedicated to helping newly widowed persons to move successfully through the stages of grief and rebuild their lives through self-development and support groups. Conferences, seminars, classes, literature, and newsletter.
- https://lombardi.georgetown.edu/patient/patient-family/guide/grief-bereave
- 22 Boulevard of the Allies, Suite 105, Pittsburgh, PA 15222-1919, 412-471-7779.
- Support for Single Parents
- https://www.resources4me.com/lp?utm_source=r4m_aw-v2_5b451e4a47599414cdb7e42e&utm_medium=google&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIlI-uoOOO4AIV2LbACh3Zaw8AEAAYASAAEgJCDvD_BwE#/rt/5b451e4a47599414cdb7e42e?sr=AW-V2&s2=%2Bsingle%20%2Bparent%20%2Bhelp
- https://withfrank.org/how-to-pay-for-college/what-are-the-types-of-aid-available/grants-and-scholarships/grants-for-single-mothers/
- https://singlemothersgrants.org/
A. Join Together Online is a national resource for communities fighting substance abuse and gun violence and advocating for drug and alcohol treatment programs.
1.www.jointogether.org.
2. (617) 437-1500
3.441 uart Street 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02116
B. National Coalition Against Domestic Violence is committed to organize for collective power by advancing transformative work, thinking and leadership of communities and individuals working to end the violence in our lives. Public education, direct victim assistance, referrals, policy development, local chapters, newsletter and journal.
1. www.ncadv.org
2. (800) 799-7233
3. PO Box 18749, Denver, CO 80218,
C. Sexual Violence Center offers support, options, and resources that encourage empowerment and healing for families and victims of sexual assault. Free and confidential services are available to women and men of all ages. Advocacy, counseling, support groups, legal clinic.
1. www.sexualviolencecenter.org.
2. (612) 871-5100 (business), (612) 871-5111 (crisis/help line)
3. 2100 Pillsbury Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404,
D. Victims of Crime Resource Center provides information and referral to victims, their families, victim service providers and other interested parties. Center staff research legal issues related to victims, monitor legislation, publish a newsletter, and participate in outreach activities.
1. www.1800victims.org
2. 800-VICTIMS
3.McGeorge School of Law, 3200 Fifth Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95817,
F. National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)
1. www.try-nova.org
2. 800-try-nova (victim referrals)
3. 1730 Park Road NW, Washington DC 20010, (202) 232-6682,
G. Dying Matters
1. https://www.dyingmatters.org/page/dealing-sudden-or-violent-death
H. What’s Your Grief
1. https://whatsyourgrief.com/traumatic-loss/
I. Grief.Com
1. https://grief.com/grief-after-a-murder/
J. Cruse Bereavement Care
1. https://www.cruse.org.uk/get-help/traumatic-bereavement/death-from-violence-and-crime
K. Survivors of Violent Loss Network
1. www.svlp.org/meetingtheneeds.html
L. Parents Of Murdered Children (POMC) is a national helping organization which is specifically for the survivors (friends and family) of homicide victims. Peer counseling, individual assistance, support and advocacy. Also helps interested parents or immediate family members form local chapters.
1. www.pomc.com
2. (888) 818-POMC
3. 100 East Eighth Street, Suite B-41, Cincinnati, OH 45202,
L. Social Work Today
M. Grief in the wake of domestic violence
1. https://erlc.com/resource-library/articles/grief-in-the-wake-of-domestic-violence
N. Domestic Violence Homicide Help
O. Coping after a stigmatized Loss
P. National Coalition Against Domestic Violence
a. (800) 799-7233
c. PO Box 18749, Denver, CO 80218
(This would be the list currently on the website listed as resources)
- 1 in 6 :Providing Courage, Hope and Strenth to men who have had unwanted or abusive sexual experiences in childhood. Help them to live healthier and happier lives. Provides resources for men and those who care about them. 1in6.org
- RAINN: Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network: The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. National Sexual Assault Hot line: 1-800-656-HOPE . call 24/7. Website provides help, resources, information and links. RAINN.org
- Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide: Great resource for teens, educators and parents. Short film, Not My Kid, educators can receive CEU’s and a lot of information about depression and helping a friend. Provides the 24/7 National Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) sptsnj.org
- The Trevor Project: A 24/7 suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ youth. They also run a Dear Trevor Project that allows GLBTQ youth to ask questions via the Internet. thetrevorproject.org 1-866-488-7386 (866-4-U-Trevor)
- Cancer Support Community of Central NJ: Support for children and teens who have a parent with cancer. Kidspeak groups
- American Psychiatric Association: Information and referrals to psychiatrists in your area,
- www.psych.org
- (888) 852-8330
- American Psychological Association: information and referrals to psychologists in your area
- www.apa.org
- helping.apa.org
- (800) 964-2000
- Griefshare.org Find a grief relief group in your area by zip code
- National Association of Social Workers: information and referrals to social workers in your area:
- www.socialworker.org
- (800) 638-8799
U.S.A. National Hotlines, Information & Self-Help Support Groups
- Alcoholics Anonymous: (locate a meeting or find information about alcholism, find groups for teens , family and friends affected by alcohol. 800 Alchohol: 800-ALCOHOL www.AA.org
- 800 Cocaine: 800-COCAINE
- Abortion Hotline: (800) 772-9100
- Al-Anon/Alteen: (800) 356-9996
- Al-Anon Family Groups, Inc.: (800) 344-2666
- Acoholics Anonymous: (212) 870-3400
- Alzheimer’s Disease Education & Referral Center: (800) 438-4380
- American Trauma Society: (800) 556-7890
- Boy’s Town National Hotline: (800) 448-3000
- Cancer Information Service: 800-4-CANCER
- CDC National HIV & AIDS Hotline: (800) 342-2437
- CDC National Sexually Transmitted Diseases: (800) 227-8922
- Center for Substance Abuse Treatment: (800) 662-HELP
- Child Find of America, Inc.: (800) 426-5678
- Compulsive Gambling Hotline: (410) 332-1111
- Grief Recovery Helpline: (800) 445-4808
- International Association for Near-Death Studies: (860) 882-1211
- Missing Children Help Center: 800-USA-KIDS
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving: 800-GET-MADD
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (24 hrs.): (800) 843-5678
- National Child Abuse Hotline: (800) 422-4453
- National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence: (800) 475-HOPE
- National Council on Sexual Addiction/Complusivity: (800) 321-2066
- National Head Injury Foundation: (800) 444-NHIF
- National Health Information Center: (800) 336-4797
- National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Info Line: (802) 296-6300
- National Institute of Mental Health Depression & Panic Disorder Hotline: (800) 421-4211
- National Mental Health Association: (800) 969-6642
- National Rehabilitation Information Center: 800-34-NARIC
- National Runaway Switchboard: (800) 621-4000
- Relapse Prevention Hotline: 800-RELAPSE
- Survivors of Incest Anonymous: (410) 282-3400
outdated information. Thank you.