GRIEF INFORMATION

How you can help a grieving friend

GENERAL INFORMATION

AARP Grief Programs
Toll-free support line, articles, journaling materials, online support groups, and resources for widows and widowers

Crisis, Grief, and Healing Page
General information, specialized information on men's grief

Griefnet
Literature, e-mail support groups, memorials and chat rooms

GROWW - Grief Recovery Online
24-hour general chat room, plus scheduled chats that focus on specific types of loss

HospiceNet
Answers basic questions about the grief process and self-care during that time

Journey of Hearts: A Healing Place in Cyberspace
Resources and support for new and long-term grief

National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Nationwide listing of local hospice support groups

 FOR SPOUSES

 WidowNet
Site by and for widows and widowers; focus on self-help and survivor-to-survivor support

WidowSource
Information and suggestions on issues including money, dating, family, and health

YoungWidow.org
Specialized information for widows under age 50; includes chats and a bulletin board; created by a survivor

FOR PARENTS

Alive Alone
Resources for parents with no surviving children, founded by a survivor

Bereaved Parents USA
Online self-help support group for bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings

Compassionate Friends
International support group for bereaved parents and siblings; includes listing of local chapters

Parents of Murdered Children (POMC)
Resources for survivors of homicide and other violent deaths

FOR SIBLINGS

The Sibling Connection
Resources for those who have experienced the death of a sibling at any age

FOR TEENS AND KIDS

The Dougy Center
Nationwide listing of specialized local programs for grieving children and teens

Hospice Net
General guidelines for talking with children about death and grief.

Kidsaid (from GriefNet)
Includes a message board and space for children and teens to post stories, questions, and artwork

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