California offers a variety of resources to help individuals cope with grief, whether it's due to the loss of a loved one, a traumatic event, or other significant life changes. Here are resources categorized by type of support: --- ### **Hotlines and Immediate Support** 1. **National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (For Crisis)** - Provides 24/7 support for individuals in emotional distress or crisis. - Phone: 988 - Website: [www.988lifeline.org](https://www.988lifeline.org/) 2. **California Warm Line** - Non-crisis emotional support for those experiencing grief, stress, or loss. - Phone: 1-855-845-7415 - Website: [www.mentalhealthsf.org/peer-run-warmline](https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/peer-run-warmline) 3. **Grief Recovery Institute** - National grief support hotline and resources for immediate help. - Phone: 1-800-334-7606 - Website: [www.griefrecoverymethod.com](https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/) --- ### **Grief Counseling and Therapy** 1. **California Grief Counseling Directory** - Find licensed therapists specializing in grief and bereavement through directories like: - [Psychology Today](https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/grief/ca) - [Therapist Finder](https://www.goodtherapy.org/) 2. **Hospice and Palliative Care Organizations** - Many hospice organizations provide free or low-cost grief counseling services. - Example: **California Hospice and Palliative Care Association** - Website: [www.calhospice.org](https://www.calhospice.org/) 3. **Secular Therapy Project** - Provides evidence-based grief counseling without religious influence. - Website: [www.seculartherapy.org](https://www.seculartherapy.org/) --- ### **Support Groups** 1. **GriefShare** - Faith-based support group meetings for individuals coping with loss. - Find local groups: [www.griefshare.org](https://www.griefshare.org/) 2. **The Compassionate Friends** - Support for parents and families grieving the loss of a child. - California chapters: [www.compassionatefriends.org](https://www.compassionatefriends.org/) 3. **Soaring Spirits International** - Support for widows and widowers, including in-person and online meetups. - Website: [www.soaringspirits.org](https://www.soaringspirits.org/) 4. **Our House Grief Support Center (Los Angeles)** - Offers specialized grief support groups for all ages. - Website: [www.ourhouse-grief.org](https://www.ourhouse-grief.org/) --- ### **Children and Teen Grief Support** 1. **Dougy Center for Grieving Children** - Provides resources and peer support groups for grieving children, teens, and families. - Website: [www.dougy.org](https://www.dougy.org/) 2. **Ele’s Place California** - A grief center specifically for children and teens dealing with loss. - Website: [www.elesplace.org](https://www.elesplace.org/) 3. **National Alliance for Children's Grief (NACG)** - Provides grief support and resources for youth. - Website: [www.childrengrieve.org](https://www.childrengrieve.org/) --- ### **Specialized Grief Support** 1. **Loss of a Pet** - **Pet Loss Support Hotline** (offered by UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine): - Phone: 1-800-565-1526 - Website: [www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/petloss](https://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/petloss) 2. **Loss Due to Suicide** - **Suicide Loss Support Groups (AFSP)**: - Website: [www.afsp.org/survivors-of-suicide-loss](https://www.afsp.org/survivors-of-suicide-loss) 3. **Loss Due to Overdose** - **GRASP (Grief Recovery After a Substance Passing)**: - Website: [www.grasphelp.org](https://www.grasphelp.org/) 4. **Grief in the LGBTQ+ Community** - **LGBT National Help Center**: - Phone: 1-888-843-4564 - Website: [www.glbthotline.org](https://www.glbthotline.org/) --- ### **Online Support and Resources** 1. **Modern Loss** - Online platform offering articles, virtual support groups, and tools for coping with grief. - Website: [www.modernloss.com](https://www.modernloss.com/) 2. **Grief Anonymous** - Online grief support communities and resources. - Website: [www.griefanonymous.com](https://www.griefanonymous.com/) 3. **Open to Hope** - Online grief support articles, webinars, and podcasts. - Website: [www.opentohope.com](https://www.opentohope.com/) --- ### **Workplace and Financial Assistance** 1. **Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)** - Many employers offer grief counseling and support through EAPs. Check with your HR department. 2. **California Department of Social Services** - Provides financial assistance for burial and related expenses for low-income families. - Contact your local DSS office: [DSS Locator](https://www.cdss.ca.gov/County-Offices) --- If you'd like tailored suggestions or need help connecting with any of these services, let me know!