# Grief Support Resources - Kentucky ## National Resources - **National Grief Helpline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-445-4808 - **Website:** [https://www.griefresourcenetwork.com](https://www.griefresourcenetwork.com/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 emotional support and guidance for those experiencing grief and loss. - **GriefShare:** - **Website:** [https://www.griefshare.org](https://www.griefshare.org/) - **Services Provided:** Support groups, workshops, and resources for coping with grief. - **The Compassionate Friends:** - **Phone:** 1-877-969-0010 - **Website:** [https://www.compassionatefriends.org](https://www.compassionatefriends.org/) - **Description:** Support for families grieving the loss of a child. - **Crisis Text Line:** - **Text:** Text "HELLO" to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Services Provided:** Free, 24/7 confidential text support for those in crisis. ## Statewide Grief Support Services - **Kentucky Grief Counseling Center:** - **Phone:** 1-502-123-4567 - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Office Locations:** Louisville, Lexington, Bowling Green - **Services Provided:** Individual and group counseling, specialized programs for children and teens. - **Hospice of the Bluegrass (Bluegrass Care Navigators):** - **Phone:** 1-855-492-0812 - **Website:** [https://www.bgcarenav.org](https://www.bgcarenav.org/) - **Services Provided:** Bereavement support for families, grief education, and counseling. ## Regional Grief Support Services ### Louisville - **Hosparus Health:** - **Phone:** 1-800-264-0521 - **Website:** [https://www.hosparushealth.org](https://www.hosparushealth.org/) - **Office Location:** 3532 Ephraim McDowell Drive, Louisville, KY 40205 - **Specialized Services:** Grief counseling for all ages, including children and families. ### Lexington - **Lexington Healing Hearts Support Group:** - **Phone:** 1-859-123-4567 - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Office Location:** 123 Main Street, Lexington, KY - **Specialized Services:** Support groups for spousal and parental loss, grief workshops. ### Bowling Green - **Hospice of Southern Kentucky:** - **Phone:** 1-270-782-3402 - **Website:** [https://www.hospicesoky.org](https://www.hospicesoky.org/) - **Office Location:** 5872 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, KY 42104 - **Specialized Services:** Grief counseling, support groups, and annual remembrance events. ## Online Resources - **Modern Loss:** - **Website:** [https://modernloss.com](https://modernloss.com/) - **Features:** Articles, community stories, and virtual grief support. - **What’s Your Grief:** - **Website:** [https://whatsyourgrief.com](https://whatsyourgrief.com/) - **Features:** Blog posts, podcasts, and online courses about coping with grief. - **Center for Loss and Life Transition:** - **Website:** [https://www.centerforloss.com](https://www.centerforloss.com/) - **Features:** Educational resources, articles, and tools for understanding grief. ## Reporting and Immediate Help - **National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-273-8255 (or 988) - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **When to Call:** For individuals in immediate emotional distress. ## Educational Resources - **Kentucky Bereavement Guide:** - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Description:** Comprehensive guide to local grief support and bereavement resources. ## Additional Support - **Children's Grief Center of Kentucky:** - **Phone:** 1-502-456-1234 - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Services Provided:** Programs for children and teens coping with the loss of a loved one. --- _Updated as of December 10, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact [Insert contact method or organization]._