Grief Support Resources
When someone you know has lost a loved one, you may feel unsure of how to help them, or what to say or
do to comfort them. There are many resources available to give you ideas on how you can help.
If you have a solid understanding of grief and the grieving process, you will be better able to serve as
a strong support system for someone as they move through the grieving process. Below are some sources of
information, to help you understand how grief can affect someone, and ways to provide assistance as they
experience and process grief:
- HelpGuide.org – This non-profit organization is
focused on giving people access to supportive regarding mental health, relationships, and wellness. They
have an exceptional site listing information and resources related to death, grieving, and how to provide
emotional support.
- Grief Healing – This is an excellent site maintained by a bereavement
counselor and mental health consultant, providing a broad range of resources including links to many books
and articles on topics related to death and grieving.
- MentalHealth.net – This site is focused
on promoting mental health and wellness education and advocacy, and includes information, links, and
articles related to many issues. This
link provides an extensive list of articles related to grief in its many forms.
- GriefShare – GriefShare is a well-organized group offering seminars and
grief recovery support groups throughout the U.S. and Canada, which are led by people who understand
grieving and want to help.
- Grief Net.org – Grief Net is an established non-profit organization and
internet community of people dealing with death, grief, and major losses, run by a clinical psychologist
and certified traumatologist. This site is designed for people who are looking for support, who are looking
for information on grief including books and videos, or who are looking for a resource including a hospice,
support group, funeral home, counselors, or retreats.
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