If you or someone you know in Kansas is seeking grief support, there are various resources available, including counseling, support groups, and online resources. These services cater to those dealing with the loss of a loved one or other significant life changes. --- ### **1. Kansas Hospice and Palliative Care Organizations** - Many hospices provide grief counseling and support groups, regardless of whether your loved one was in hospice care. - **Kansas Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (KHPCO)**: - Website: [KHPCO](https://www.kansashospice.org/) - Phone: **1-913-333-2117** --- ### **2. Local Grief Support Groups** - **GriefShare**: A national program offering group support for individuals experiencing grief. Sessions are often hosted by local churches or community centers. - Website: [GriefShare](https://www.griefshare.org/) - Use the website to find groups in your area by entering your ZIP code. - **The Compassionate Friends (TCF)**: Supports families after the loss of a child. - Website: [The Compassionate Friends](https://www.compassionatefriends.org/) - Phone: **1-877-969-0010** --- ### **3. Kansas Mental Health Centers** - Kansas has a network of community mental health centers (CMHCs) offering grief counseling: - **Contact the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS)** for a directory of CMHCs: - Website: [KDADS CMHC Directory](https://kdads.ks.gov/) - Phone: **1-785-296-4986** --- ### **4. Faith-Based Counseling Services** - Many churches and faith-based organizations offer grief support and counseling. Contact your local church or spiritual community for resources. --- ### **5. National and Statewide Helplines** - **National Grief Hotline**: - Phone: **1-800-445-4808** (24/7 support for grief and loss) - **Kansas Warm Line**: A support line for those experiencing emotional distress. - Phone: **1-866-927-6327** --- ### **6. Counseling and Therapy Services** - **Kansas Psychological Association (KPA)**: Provides a directory of licensed therapists in Kansas specializing in grief counseling. - Website: [Kansas Psychological Association](https://www.kpa.org/) - **BetterHelp** and **Talkspace**: Online platforms offering grief counseling remotely. --- ### **7. Children and Teens Grief Support** - **Dougy Center for Grieving Children and Families**: Offers resources and online support for children and teens. - Website: [Dougy Center](https://www.dougy.org/) - Local grief camps or youth-focused programs: - **Camp Erin Kansas City**: A grief camp for children and teens dealing with loss. - Website: [Camp Erin](https://elunanetwork.org/camps-programs/camp-erin) --- ### **8. Hospital-Based Grief Programs** - Many Kansas hospitals have grief support programs: - **University of Kansas Health System**: Offers bereavement support for families. - Website: [KU Health System](https://www.kansashealthsystem.com/) --- ### **9. Online Grief Support Communities** - **Modern Loss**: Provides resources, articles, and an online community for those experiencing grief. - Website: [Modern Loss](https://modernloss.com/) - **Open to Hope**: Offers podcasts, articles, and forums for grieving individuals. - Website: [Open to Hope](https://www.opentohope.com/) --- ### **10. Grief for Specific Losses** - **Loss of a Spouse or Partner**: - **Widowed Person's Service (WPS)**: Offers support for those grieving the loss of a spouse. - **Loss of a Parent or Sibling**: - Contact The Compassionate Friends (see above). - **Loss Due to Suicide**: - **Suicide Grief Support**: - Website: [American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)](https://afsp.org/) --- Would you like help connecting to a specific organization or learning about local support groups in your area?