Gifts My Father Gave Me
Finding Joy After Tragedy
Resources
The following are several resources for people who are grieving for a
loved one or friend. Be sure to check out the resources section of their
web sites. There are more resources that you may find of value on the
Internet, in your local telephone book, or are featured in your local
newspaper.
Organizations that typically offer grief and bereavement support are
local religious institutions, pastoral counseling centers, hospitals,
mental health or social services agencies, funeral homes, hospices, YMCA
or similar organizations, and men's and women's support/discussion groups.
Good Grief Resources:
This is one of the most complete collections of grief support resources you will find on the Internet. It has everything from articles, books, magazines, and videos to support groups, counselors and camps for kids who have lost loved ones. Go to: www.goodgriefresources.com.
Grief Recovery Online for All Bereaved:
GROWW offers a wide variety of grief and bereavement resources including chat rooms with compassionate people. Go to: www.groww.com
American Association of Retired People:
AARP provides a great deal of information about coping with grief and loss as well as support groups, discussion groups and the practical and emotional things to do after losing a loved one. Go to: www.aarp.org/families/grief_loss
The Compassionate Friends:
With more than 600 chapters nationwide, (and chapters in many countries around the world), The Compassionate Friends non-profit offers grief support to families after the death of a child. PO Box 3696, Oak Brook, IL 60522-3696. Phone: 630-990-0010. Toll Free: 877-969-0010. Go to: www.compassionatefriends.org
Bereaved Parents of the USA:
BP/USA offers support, understanding, compassion and hope to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings after the death of their children, grandchildren or siblings. The organization has chapters in many US states. On the Internet, go to: www.bereavedparentsusa.org
Dougy Center for Grieving Children:
Through their National Center for Grieving Children and Families, the Dougy Center provides support and training locally, nationally and internationally. Their web site offers guidance on how to help a grieving child and teen, and discusses the issues of kids and funerals, and when death impacts your school. PO Box 86852, Portland, OR 97286. Phone: 503-775-5683. Toll Free: 866-775-5683. Go to: www.dougy.org
Survivors of Suicide:
This organization helps those who have lost a loved one as a result of suicide to resolve their grief and pain. Go to: www.survivorsofsuicide.com
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors:
TAPS, Inc. is a national, non-profit organization serving the families and friends of those who have died while serving in the Armed Forces. Services include a military survivor peer support network, grief counseling referral, caseworker assistance, and crisis information. 1621 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20009. Phone: 202-588-8277. Go to: www.taps.org