Local Support Groups
Meet people in your area who understand grief and loss.
Different Losses. Different Needs.
What Kind of Support Are You Looking For?
There is no single right way to find support. Start with the kind of connection that feels most useful to you today.
Online Communities
Connect from home through moderated groups and shared conversations.
One-to-One Peer Support
Talk with someone who has lived through a similar kind of loss.
Support for a Specific Loss
Find communities centered on the relationship or circumstances of your loss.
Pet-Loss Support
Honor the bond you shared and connect with others who understand it.
Trauma-Informed Support
Explore care that recognizes how loss can affect the body and nervous system.
Children & Teens
Age-appropriate programs for young people and the adults supporting them.
Faith-Based Support
Connect with communities that include faith and spiritual care.
Organizations With Local Chapters
Find People Who Understand Near You.
Use your location to begin, or explore trusted organizations with local and regional support options.
The Compassionate Friends
Support for families after the death of a child.
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GriefShare
Faith-based grief groups offered in many communities.
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Dougy Center
Programs and resources for grieving children, teens, and families.
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Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss
Support for pregnancy and infant loss.
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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Support and community after suicide loss.
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Soaring Spirits International
Support for widowed people and surviving partners.
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TAPS
Support for those affected by military loss.
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Life After Loss with Dena
A compassionate online community where real conversations, shared experiences, and authentic support help you find hope after loss.
- Real conversations with people who understand
- A safe, supportive, and judgment-free space
- Encouragement, resources, and hope for what comes next
Support From Wherever You Are
Connect From Wherever You Are.
Online communities can provide understanding, friendship, and ongoing support no matter where you live.
Life After Loss with Dena
A supportive online community for all types of loss.
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Tender Hearts
Online grief support, conversations, and learning.
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The Compassionate Friends Online
Virtual support for families after the death of a child.
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Alliance of Hope
A moderated community for people bereaved by suicide.
Learn MoreExplore by Type of Loss
Find Support for Your Particular Loss.
Choose a topic to learn which kinds of communities and resources may be most relevant.
Death of a Child+
Find child-loss support through The Compassionate Friends, bereaved-parent groups, and local hospices.
Suicide Loss+
Explore survivor groups, Alliance of Hope, AFSP resources, and trauma-informed care.
Addiction or Overdose Loss+
Connect with groups that understand the complexity, stigma, and trauma surrounding substance-related loss.
Spouse or Partner Loss+
Find widow and partner-loss communities, peer programs, and local bereavement groups.
Homicide or Violent Loss+
Seek trauma-informed peer and professional support designed for sudden or violent loss.
Sibling or Parent Loss+
Connect with groups and communities centered on the unique bond and family changes involved.
Pregnancy or Infant Loss+
Find specialized support for miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal loss, and infant loss.
Military or Veteran Loss+
Access TAPS and other military-bereavement programs for families and loved ones.
Anticipatory Grief+
Find support while caring for someone with a serious illness or facing an expected loss.
Pet-Loss Support
Their Life Mattered. Your Grief Does Too.
The bond with a pet is real, and so is the grief. You are not alone.
Lap of Love
Compassionate end-of-life and pet-loss resources.
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Pet-Loss Support Helplines
Find someone to talk with when grief feels overwhelming.
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Online Pet-Loss Groups
Connect with others who understand the bond you shared.
Find a GroupGrief, Trauma & the Nervous System
When Loss Leaves Your Body Feeling Unsafe.
Grief and trauma can overlap. It is okay if anxiety, sleep, or your sense of safety feels different. You are not alone, and there are supportive paths forward.
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Support Pathways
Peer Support
Trauma-Informed Care
Licensed Counseling
Crisis SupportCommon Questions
What Should I Expect?
Is a support group right for me?
A group may help if you want shared understanding, practical ideas, and a place where grief does not need to be explained.
How do I find a local group?
Start with the organization directories above, your local hospice, hospital bereavement program, faith community, or 211.
Are online communities safe?
Look for clear moderation policies, privacy expectations, trained facilitators, and community guidelines.
What if I’m not ready to talk yet?
You can listen first. Many communities allow you to participate at your own pace without sharing your story immediately.
Do I have to share my story?
No. You are allowed to choose what you share, when you share it, and with whom.
Are there groups for children or teens?
Yes. The Dougy Center, local hospices, schools, and specialized bereavement programs may offer age-appropriate support.
Connection Doesn't Require Having the Right Words.
Just a willingness to show up. You belong here.
