Grief & Loss

The following resources aid in the processing of grief and loss…

For General Information on Grief

• AARP’s Grief and Loss
  Offers articles, discussions, resources and tools for coping with grief and the loss of a loved one.

• HOPE for Bereaved, Inc.
  Provides hope, support and services for the bereaved.

• OptionB
  An online community that collects and shares stories of adversity to help people build resiliency and find joy.

For Death of a Child/Children

• Compassionate Friends
  Grief support after the death of a child.

For Life-Challenging Illness

• American Cancer Society
  Information on cancer, including coping with a long-term illness and dealing with grief and loss after death from cancer.

• Candelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
  A national nonprofit membership organization with a mission is to educate, support, serve and advocate for families of children with cancer, survivors of childhood cancer and the professionals who care for them.

• The Hospice Foundation of America
  Nonprofit organization that provides leadership in the development and application of hospice and its philosophy of care.

• Cancer Care
  National nonprofit organization providing free professional help to people with all cancers.

• National Cancer Institute
  This patient summary on loss, grief and bereavement is adapted from the summary written for health professionals by cancer experts.

• The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
  National organization dedicated to advancing the art and science of end-of-life care.

For Homicide Survivors

• National Organization for Victim Assistance (NOVA)
  NOVA is the oldest national victim-assistance organization of its type in the United States and is the recognized leader in victim advocacy, education and credentialing.

• POMC (Parents of Murdered Children)
  POMC’s vision is to provide support and assistance to all survivors of homicide victims while working to create a world free of murder.

For Death of Armed Forces or Law Enforcement Personnel

TAPS—Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Inc.
National nonprofit organization made up of, and providing services to, all whose loved ones have died while serving in the Armed Forces.

COPS—Concerns of Police Survivors, Inc.
Nationwide nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing resources to assist in rebuilding the lives of the survivors of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, as determined by federal government criteria.