# Grief Support Resources - Michigan ## National Resources - **National Grief Helpline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-445-4808 - **Website:** [Insert link, if applicable] - **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 - **Michigan Grief Network (MGN):** - **Website:** [https://michigangriefnetwork.org](https://michigangriefnetwork.org/) - **Services Provided:** Network of grief support services throughout the state, professional directories, and event information. - **Hospice of Michigan (HOM):** - **Phone:** 1-888-247-5701 - **Website:** [https://www.hom.org](https://www.hom.org/) - **Services Provided:** Bereavement counseling, grief support groups, and resources for individuals and families. ## Regional Grief Support Services ### Detroit Area - **New Hope Center for Grief Support:** - **Phone:** 1-248-348-0115 - **Website:** [https://www.newhopecenter.net](https://www.newhopecenter.net/) - **Office Location:** 315 Griswold Street, Northville, MI 48167 - **Specialized Services:** Support groups for all ages, including children, teens, and adults; one-on-one grief support. ### Grand Rapids Area - **Gilda’s Club Grand Rapids:** - **Phone:** 1-616-453-8300 - **Website:** [https://www.gildasclubgr.org](https://www.gildasclubgr.org/) - **Office Location:** 1806 Bridge St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 - **Specialized Services:** Support for individuals and families affected by grief and loss, cancer-related losses, and traumatic grief. ### Ann Arbor Area - **Arbor Hospice:** - **Phone:** 1-888-992-2273 - **Website:** [https://www.arborhospice.org](https://www.arborhospice.org/) - **Office Location:** 2366 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48103 - **Specialized Services:** Community grief support, educational workshops, and individual counseling. ## 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. - **Open to Hope:** - **Website:** [https://www.opentohope.com](https://www.opentohope.com/) - **Features:** Expert advice, podcasts, and videos on navigating 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 - **Center for Loss and Life Transition:** - **Website:** [https://www.centerforloss.com](https://www.centerforloss.com/) - **Description:** Educational articles and resources for understanding and coping with grief. ## Additional Support - **Michigan Crisis and Access Line (MiCAL):** - **Phone:** 1-844-44-MICAL (1-844-446-4225) - **Website:** [https://michigan.gov/mical](https://michigan.gov/mical) - **Services Provided:** Crisis support, emotional assistance, and referral services for residents. --- _Updated as of December 12, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact [Insert contact method or organization]._