# A directory of grief support resources by US state *Published:* 2026-05-11 *Author:* Alex Williams **A directory of grief support resources organized by US state.** This page is built as a working reference for therapists, social workers, healthcare professionals, hospice programs, and grieving families looking for local bereavement resources. Each state section lists the major nonprofit organizations, the regional grief-counseling programs, the children’s bereavement camps, the widow/widower support groups, and the hospice bereavement programs that offer free or sliding-scale support. Updated quarterly. **National resources first (available everywhere):** - **988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline** — if you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or are in immediate emotional crisis, call or text 988 (US). Available 24/7. Free and confidential. - **Hospice Foundation of America** ([hospicefoundation.org](https://hospicefoundation.org/)) — maintains a national directory of hospice bereavement programs. Most hospice programs offer 13 months of free bereavement support to surviving family members of patients, often extended to other community members at sliding-scale rates. - **The Compassionate Friends** ([compassionatefriends.org](https://www.compassionatefriends.org/)) — national support organization for families who have lost a child. Chapters in most US states. - **National Widowers’ Organization** ([nationalwidowers.org](https://nationalwidowers.org/)) — national peer-to-peer support for widowed men. - **Modern Widows Club** ([modernwidowsclub.org](https://modernwidowsclub.org/)) — national community for women who have been widowed, with local chapters. - **Camp Erin (Eluna)** ([elunanetwork.org](https://elunanetwork.org/camps/)) — the largest network of bereavement camps for children and teens, with 35+ locations across the US. - **Soaring Spirits International** ([soaringspirits.org](https://soaringspirits.org/)) — community and resources for widowed people, with regional retreats and weekend programs. - **The Dougy Center** ([dougy.org](https://www.dougy.org/)) — the National Center for Grieving Children & Families, founded in Portland OR, now with affiliates across the US. - **What’s Your Grief?** ([whatsyourgrief.com](https://whatsyourgrief.com/)) — widely-cited online resource on grief literacy and bereavement, with practical articles and a strong author bench. - **Refuge in Grief** ([refugeingrief.com](https://refugeingrief.com/)) — Megan Devine’s online grief community, with courses, writing prompts, and a popular podcast. Disclaimer (important) ---------------------- This directory is editorial and is not a substitute for clinical care. The resources below are nonprofit and community-based grief support organizations, not licensed therapists. If you are experiencing complicated grief or prolonged grief disorder, a licensed mental-health professional is the appropriate resource. The American Psychological Association ([locator.apa.org](https://locator.apa.org/)) maintains a national locator for licensed psychologists. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention ([afsp.org](https://afsp.org/)) maintains resources specifically for those bereaved by suicide. Resources by US state --------------------- *Note: This is the launch version of the directory, with 8 states populated. The full 50-state directory is being built out across May–September 2026 by the Sympathy Desk and Grief and Care editorial teams. If you know of a regional resource that should be added, please write to griefdesk@vibelovely.com.* ### California - **Hospice Foundation of America — California chapter**. Listings for hospice bereavement programs across major California counties. - **Cope Family Center** (Napa) — bereavement and family-support programs. - **OUR HOUSE Grief Support Center** (Los Angeles) — grief support groups for adults and children. [ourhouse-grief.org](https://ourhouse-grief.org/) - **Kara Grief Support** (Palo Alto) — counseling and support groups for children, teens, and adults. [kara-grief.org](https://kara-grief.org/) - **Pathways Bay Area** — hospice bereavement program covering San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. ### New York - **HEALing Center NYC** — bereavement counseling and support groups. [healingcenternyc.org](https://healingcenternyc.org/) - **A Caring Hand** (NYC) — grief counseling for children, teens, and families. - **Calvary Hospital Bereavement Center** (Bronx) — bereavement support for adults and children. - **Visiting Nurse Service of New York Hospice** — 13-month bereavement program for surviving family members. - **Connor’s Center for Grief and Loss** (Long Island) — family bereavement counseling. ### Texas - **The WARM Place** (Fort Worth) — grief support center for children, teens, and their families. - **Bo’s Place** (Houston) — bereavement support for children, teens, and families. [bosplace.org](https://www.bosplace.org/) - **Christi Center** (Austin) — grief support for those bereaved by sudden loss. - **Faith and Grief Ministries** — statewide grief ministry with chapters across Texas. [faithandgrief.org](https://faithandgrief.org/) ### Florida - **Tomorrow’s Rainbow** (Coconut Creek) — grief support for children and families using equine therapy. - **VITAS Hospice** — bereavement programs across Florida hospice service areas. - **Hospice of the Florida Suncoast** (Pinellas County) — grief support for adults and children. - **Camp Good Mourning** (Florida) — weekend bereavement camp for children. ### Illinois - **Heartlight Center** (Chicago) — bereavement counseling and grief support groups. - **Willow House** (Riverwoods) — grief support for children, teens, and families. [willowhouse.org](https://www.willowhouse.org/) - **Hospice of Northeastern Illinois** — bereavement programs across the Chicago metro. ### Pennsylvania - **The Center for Loss and Bereavement** (Skippack) — grief counseling, support groups, and bereavement camps. - **Caring Connections of Sacred Heart Hospital** (Allentown) — grief support groups for adults and children. - **Camp Erin Philadelphia** — weekend bereavement camp for children ages 6–17. ### Massachusetts - **The Boys & Girls Club Brookline Bereavement Program** — child and family bereavement support. - **Care Dimensions** — Massachusetts hospice with comprehensive bereavement programs. - **Children’s Room** (Arlington) — grief support center for children, teens, and families. [childrensroom.org](https://childrensroom.org/) ### Washington - **The Dougy Center** (Portland-area programs extend to Washington State as well; see Portland OR listing). - **Bereavement Outreach Group of Tacoma** — community grief support programs. - **Multifaith Works** (Seattle) — spiritual care and bereavement support across faith traditions. State directory expansion ------------------------- The remaining 42 states are being populated through July 2026 by the Sympathy Desk team. Submit a regional resource: griefdesk@vibelovely.com. The submission should include the organization name, contact information (website + phone), the type of support offered (individual counseling, group support, camp programs, etc.), and any cost or sliding-scale information. Resources for specific kinds of loss ------------------------------------ ### Loss of a child - **The Compassionate Friends** (national, chapters in most states). [compassionatefriends.org](https://www.compassionatefriends.org/) - **Bereaved Parents of the USA**. [bereavedparentsusa.org](https://www.bereavedparentsusa.org/) ### Loss of a spouse or partner - **Modern Widows Club** — community for widowed women. [modernwidowsclub.org](https://modernwidowsclub.org/) - **National Widowers’ Organization** — peer support for widowed men. [nationalwidowers.org](https://nationalwidowers.org/) - **Soaring Spirits International** — community and retreats for widowed people. [soaringspirits.org](https://soaringspirits.org/) ### Loss by suicide - **American Foundation for Suicide Prevention**. [afsp.org](https://afsp.org/) - **Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors**. [allianceofhope.org](https://allianceofhope.org/) - **988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline** — for survivors, also available for ongoing support. ### Pregnancy and infant loss - **Postpartum Support International**. [postpartum.net](https://www.postpartum.net/) - **Resolve: The National Infertility Association**. [resolve.org](https://resolve.org/) - **Star Legacy Foundation** — stillbirth research and family support. [starlegacyfoundation.org](https://starlegacyfoundation.org/) ### Loss in the LGBTQ+ community - **Mary’s Place** (Seattle) — family and LGBTQ+ bereavement support. - **SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders)** — bereavement resources for LGBTQ+ elders. [sageusa.org](https://www.sageusa.org/) For journalists and researchers citing this page ------------------------------------------------ This directory is editorial. Each resource listed has been verified at the time of publication; please verify before citing for ongoing work. Updated quarterly. Citation block: “A directory of grief support resources by US state,” VibeLovely, May 2026, https://vibelovely.com/grief-and-care/grief-support-directory-by-us-state/. Last updated ------------ This directory was last updated **May 2026**. Next refresh: August 2026 (additional state coverage). Send corrections, additions, and broken-link reports to griefdesk@vibelovely.com.