Grief & Trauma Support
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Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors
Connect after a suicide loss
A free, moderated online community and grief resources for people who have lost someone to suicide.
Suicide Loss
Free Peer Support
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WHO IT'S FOR
People grieving the suicide death of a loved one.
HOURS
Forum accessible 24/7 as an online community; this is not 24/7 real time crisis counseling.
Important:
Alliance of Hope does not provide real time suicide crisis intervention. Use 988 in the United States for immediate suicide or crisis support.
Grief & Trauma Support
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Dougy Center: Grief Resources and Program Finder
Grief resources, guidance, and help finding support.
Explore free grief resources and search for support programs that may be available near you. Find articles, activities, and guidance for grieving children, teens, young adults, families, and caregivers.
Children & Teens
Free Resources
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WHO IT'S FOR
Grieving children, teens, young adults, families, and people supporting them
HOURS
Online resources available anytime; individual program schedules vary
Important:
Dougy Center's direct support groups primarily serve the Portland, Oregon, area. Its program finder connects visitors with independently operated grief support organizations elsewhere. Each organization determines its own eligibility, fees, availability, and privacy practices. The program finder is not a therapy or crisis service.
Grief & Trauma Support
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MISS Foundation
Find support after the death of a child
Free moderated online grief forums and additional support for families experiencing the death of a child.
Loss of a Child
Free Peer Support
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WHO IT'S FOR
Bereaved parents, grandparents, siblings and families affected by the death of a child; individual programs may have narrower eligibility.
HOURS
Online forums are described as available 24/7; new forum membership usually requires 24 to 78 hours for human approval.
Important:
Free online forums are different from MISS Foundation retreats or counseling programs, some of which charge substantial fees.
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TAPS
Find support after a military connected death
Free grief support, peer connection and navigation for people affected by the death of a military connected loved one.
Military Loss
Free Support
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WHO IT'S FOR
People grieving a military connected death, regardless of cause of death, relationship, duty status or how long ago the death occurred.
HOURS
National Military Survivor Helpline: 24/7; other programs follow individual schedules.
Important:
TAPS peer mentors provide lived experience peer support and are not mental health professionals.
Grief & Trauma Support
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The Compassionate Friends
Grief support from people who have experienced a similar loss.
Connect with others who understand the grief of losing a child, sibling, or grandchild. Find free local support groups, scheduled online conversations, and resources created for bereaved families.
Loss of a Child
Free Support Groups
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WHO IT'S FOR
Bereaved parents, grandparents, and siblings; online live chats for adults 18+
HOURS
Chapter meetings generally monthly; online chats at scheduled times
Important:
The Compassionate Friends specifically supports families grieving the death of a child, sibling, or grandchild. Its groups provide peer support, not professional therapy or crisis counseling. Live online chat participants must be 18 or older, and chat transcripts are retained and reviewed by the organization.
