AARP, Widowed Persons Services
Independent branches of this organization can be found by searching online for Widowed Persons Service and the name of your town or state.
Information and resources, referrals to support groups.
American Association of Suicidology
202-237-2280 or 1-800-273-TALK (Suicide prevention lifeline)
Information and resources, referrals to suicide survivor groups.
Center for Loss and Life Transition
970-226-6050
Resources, education, training and referral for bereaved families.
The Compassionate Friends
877-969-0010
Information and resources for bereaved families who have experienced the death of a child.
The Dougy Center
503-775-5683
Information, education, referral and support for children and families; publishes a national directory on support programs for bereaved children.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving
214-744-6233 or 800-GET-MADD
Education, resources and advocacy for bereaved families.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)
1-800-658-8898
Share
1-800-821-6819
Pregnancy and infant loss support
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)
1-800-959-TAPS (24-hour survivor helpline)
Offers compassionate care to all those grieving the death of a military loved one. Peer-based support, connections to grief and trauma resources, and retreats, camps, and national/regional survivor seminars.