Updated: 06.2021– This page has grief support resources. It starts with online and National resources followed by Virginia and Richmond, VA, since that’s where I live.
Resources for loss of a child, loss of a loved one to suicide, loss of a loved one to SUD, and some general grief and loss resources.
Free eBook Coping Strategies for Grief & Loss
Short, easy-to-read strategies for managing the pain of grief by Anne Moss Rogers, Karla Helbert LPC, and contributing author Charlotte Moyler. Download Now.
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Grief Books
Grief Support-National
- American Foundation of Suicide Prevention Suicide loss support groups in the US and abroad
- MISS Foundation groups for loss of a child in the US – National Chapter locator
- GriefShare Group Locator – National Chapter Locator for general grief and loss
- The Dougy Center – National, grief support for children and families
- Compassionate Friends Chapter Locator – National Chapter Locator for loss of a child
- Open to Hope -Helping people find hope after loss. There are radio shows and a conference for this nonprofit
- United Suicide Survivors International
- Compassionate Friends Online Support– Virtual Support and Facebook Groups
- Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors – Online groups, forums, and more
- Alive Alone – Loss of an only child
- David Kessler’s Facebook Grief Group
- AFSP Healing Conversations– Speak to another survivor of suicide loss
- Find support for youth and families– Dougy Center for Grieving Children
Suicide Loss- For Children/Teens –National
It’s very important to address the grief of our youth. Unresolved grief heightens suicide risk and can lead to unhealthy coping behaviors including addiction.
- Grief-eBook on what to say to children- Children, Teens and Suicide Loss– Dougy Center for Grieving Children and AFSP (American Foundation of Suicide Prevention)
- Grief-Article: Returning to School After a Suicide Loss: For Teens
- Grief-Article: Returning to School After a Suicide Loss: For Younger Children
- Podcast: Podcast: Hope Illuminated: 5 Ways to Help Grieving Children Cope During the Holidays: Interview with Dr. Micki Burns | Episode 75
- Grief Toolkit for Children – Sesame Street
- Helping Kids with Grief – Sesame Street
- Help your grieving teenager– Several resources on this page
Suicide Loss- Postvention Guide For Schools
- After a Suicide – An evidence-based guide from the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention (AFSP) for schools that have suffered a suicide of one of their students
Grief Support Guide for Funeral Industry
- The Emotionally Naked Funeral Director: What to Say to People Who’ve Lost Someone to Suicide
- Supporting Survivors of Suicide Loss: A Guide for Funeral Directors
Worthwhile Podcasts on Grief
- Allyson Drake – Parents and Children Working Through The Pain of Grief
- Collection of worthwhile podcasts on grief from Full Circle Grief
Low-Cost Funeral Resources- Virginia Area
- Richmond Cremation– Low-cost cremation packages from $1,495
- Christian’s Purpose – Paying for a child’s funeral. Currently serving these Virginia areas: Charlottesville and outlying areas Fluvanna, Greene, Nelson, Madison
Grief Support for children
- Weekend Camp for Suicide Loss, New Jersey by Comfort Zone Camp & Little Hope Foundation
Grief Support- Virginia Area
- Grief Support in Richmond VA– This is all the support groups in the area for all kinds of grief
- Suicide loss grief support groups in Virginia
- Love Never Ends Support Group for Loss of a Child- Richmond, VA
- Compassionate Friends RVA for loss of a child- Richmond, VA
- Full Circle Grief Center – Grief groups for different kinds of loss, Richmond, VA
- Overdose loss in Richmond VA – Full Circle Grief
- Suicide loss in Richmond VA – Full Circle Grief
- RVA Survivor’s of Suicide Loss Support Group – Shirley Ramsey & Anne Moss Rogers
- MISS RVA Grief Groups– Richmond VA (RVA) Grief Groups including one for loss of a child
- Eunice’s Circle of Friends – Richmond VA (RVA) Focuses on grief for any loved one but this is based on using your faith to heal
- Bon Secours listing of grief groups in the area
- NAMI Central Virginia Survivor of Suicide Loss Support Group – Richmond, VA (Once a month)
- AFSP – SOSL – Survivors of Suicide Loss – Richmond, VA – (This is the group I co-facilitate and it’s once a month)
- Comfort Zone Camp – For children and siblings, Richmond, VA
- Grief Support of all kinds in Richmond tricities area
- Richmond’s Bereavement Resource Manual (pdf) – Has scripts for children and teens for those who live anywhere.
Grief Support Groups for Loss from SUD – Richmond, VA
SUD=Substance Use Disorder.
VCAM Grief & Loss Support Group for families who have experienced fatal overdose or drug-related death in the family (drop-in)- Richmond VA
When: 6-7:30 pm, 1st and 3rd Monday of the month
Where: VCAM, 2301 N. Parham Rd, Suite 4 (second floor) Richmond, VA 23229
Grief and loss support group for anyone who’s lost someone to Substance Use Disorder-(drop-in) – Richmond VA
When: Weekly on Tuesdays from 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Where: 3rd Floor Conference Rm, McShin Foundation, 2300 Dumbarton Road, Richmond VA. 23228
Where: Tracy Grow at (804) 229-5024 or GrapleRVA@gmail.com
annemoss.com posts about grief
- Make a child’s service more meaningful
- What do you say to grieving parents
- Forgiving myself
- 7 things we need our ‘ungrieving’ friends to know
- How grief matures
- Grief writes me a love letter
- 5 things to help you find hope after tragedy
- From where do I draw my strength?
- The Final 48 Hours
- Why do I post about grief? My alter ego and I have a battle
- I refuse to bury my son’s memory
- Recommended Grief Books for loss by suicide, loss of a child, general grieving books
Gina Hollenweger, part of this tribe, sent me this video to use here.