Grief Resources
Grief is not something you get over — it's something you learn to carry. Here are resources that may help along the way.
Highly Recommended
Watch on YouTube
A science-backed grief overview that we highly recommend watching.
If You're in Crisis
If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call 911. For emotional support during a crisis:
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 — available 24/7
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 — free, 24/7
Grief Counseling
Professional support can make a real difference. Consider reaching out to:
GriefShare
Faith-based grief recovery support groups meeting in churches nationwide
BetterHelp — Grief Counseling
Online therapy with licensed counselors who specialize in grief and loss
Psychology Today — Find a Therapist
Search for grief therapists near you filtered by specialty, insurance, and more
Books & Reading
Words from those who have walked this path before can bring comfort and understanding.
"It's OK That You're Not OK" — Megan Devine
A compassionate guide that meets grieving people where they are
"A Grief Observed" — C.S. Lewis
A raw, honest journal of loss from one of the most beloved writers in the Christian tradition
"When Breath Becomes Air" — Paul Kalanithi
A neurosurgeon's memoir about facing mortality with grace and meaning
"The Year of Magical Thinking" — Joan Didion
A National Book Award-winning exploration of grief after the sudden loss of a spouse
"Option B" — Sheryl Sandberg & Adam Grant
Building resilience and finding joy after loss, grounded in research and personal experience
Support Communities
You don't have to grieve alone. These communities offer connection with others who understand.
Children's Grief Resources
Helping children understand and process loss requires special care and age-appropriate support.
Faith-Based Support
Many faith traditions offer structured support for those who are grieving. Reach out to your local faith community, or explore these resources:
Christian
GriefShare groups meet at churches nationwide — griefshare.org
Jewish
Shiva traditions and community mourning — shiva.com
Islamic
Community support through local masjid and Islamic centers
Buddhist
Mindfulness-based grief support and meditation practices for loss
Non-denominational
Eternal Light includes prayers and reflections from many traditions — create a memorial to explore them