Grief Support Resources

Grief is not a problem to overcome — it is love with nowhere to go. Whatever you are carrying right now, you do not have to carry it alone.

If you are in crisis right now

If you or someone you know is in immediate danger or experiencing thoughts of suicide, please reach out now.

Call or text 988— Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Crisis & Support Hotlines

Crisis & Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Free, confidential crisis support 24/7

Call or text 988

Crisis Text Line

Text-based support for any crisis, 24/7

Text HOME to 741741

The Compassionate Friends

Support for bereaved parents, siblings, and grandparents

Call 1-877-969-0010

SAMHSA Helpline

Substance use and mental health treatment referrals

Call 1-800-662-4357

Understanding Grief

Grief does not follow a straight path. Rather than fixed stages, most people experience grief as waves — unpredictable, nonlinear, and deeply personal.

Acute Grief

Weeks to months

Intense, immediate grief following a loss. Shock, numbness, disbelief, and overwhelming emotion are common. This is normal — not a problem to be solved.

Adaptive Grief

Months to a year or more

Slowly learning to live with the loss. Good and difficult days become more interwoven. Reconnecting with daily life while still grieving.

Integrated Grief

Ongoing

Loss becomes part of your life story. You carry your loved one with you while moving forward. The pain softens, though it never fully disappears.

Types of Support

Grief Support Groups
Shared spaces with others navigating similar losses. Local and online groups offer community, understanding, and connection without judgment.
  • GriefShare
  • The Compassionate Friends
  • Modern Loss Community
  • Local hospice bereavement programs
Individual Therapy
One-on-one sessions with a licensed therapist or grief counselor. Particularly helpful when grief is complex, prolonged, or interfering with daily life.
  • Licensed clinical social workers (LCSW)
  • Psychologists
  • Grief-certified counselors
  • Online therapy platforms
Self-Guided Resources
Books, journals, and structured programs to process grief at your own pace. Useful alongside professional support or on their own.
  • "It's OK That You're Not OK" by Megan Devine
  • "The Year of Magical Thinking" by Joan Didion
  • Online grief journaling apps
  • Guided meditation and mindfulness programs
Memorial & Legacy Work
Creating memorials, preserving memories, and honoring your loved one can be a meaningful part of healing and keeping their story alive.
  • Memorial pages
  • Photo books and tributes
  • Legacy letters
  • Charitable giving in their name

Working with a grief counselor?

If you have a grief counselor using BestFarewell, they can send you personalized assignments, share resources, and view your family's timeline to better support you.

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