# Grief Support Resources - Missouri ## National Resources - **National Grief Helpline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-445-4808 - **Website:** [https://www.griefsupport.com](https://www.griefsupport.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 - **Missouri Hospice & Palliative Care Association (MHPCA):** - **Phone:** 1-573-634-5514 - **Website:** [https://www.mohospice.org](https://www.mohospice.org/) - **Services Provided:** Bereavement services, support groups, and resources for individuals and families experiencing loss. - **Missouri Grief Services Directory (MHPCA):** - **Website:** [https://www.mohospice.org/find-hospice/](https://www.mohospice.org/find-hospice/) - **Services Provided:** Directory of hospice and grief services available throughout Missouri. ## Regional Grief Support Services ### Kansas City - **Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care:** - **Phone:** 1-816-363-2600 - **Website:** [https://www.kchospice.org](https://www.kchospice.org/) - **Office Location:** 12000 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64145 - **Specialized Services:** Grief counseling, group therapy sessions, and workshops for coping with loss. ### St. Louis - **BJC Hospice - Evelyn’s House:** - **Phone:** 1-314-953-1670 - **Website:** [https://www.bjchospice.org](https://www.bjchospice.org/) - **Office Location:** 1000 N. Mason Road, Creve Coeur, MO 63141 - **Specialized Services:** Bereavement support groups, individual counseling, and child-specific grief programs. ### Springfield - **Lost & Found Grief Center:** - **Phone:** 1-417-865-9998 - **Website:** [https://www.lostandfoundozarks.com](https://www.lostandfoundozarks.com/) - **Office Location:** 1555 S. Glenstone Avenue, Springfield, MO 65804 - **Specialized Services:** Group therapy, loss-specific support (e.g., for parents, children, spouses). ## 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. - **Grief In Common:** - **Website:** [https://www.griefincommon.com](https://www.griefincommon.com/) - **Features:** Online forums, webinars, and grief-related resources. ## Reporting and Immediate Help - **National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:** - **Phone:** 988 - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **When to Call:** For individuals in immediate emotional distress. ## Educational Resources - **Center for Loss & Life Transition:** - **Website:** [https://www.centerforloss.com](https://www.centerforloss.com/) - **Description:** Educational resources on understanding grief and helping others cope. ## Additional Support - **Heartlinks Grief Center (St. Louis):** - **Phone:** 1-618-277-1800 - **Website:** [https://www.myheartlinks.com](https://www.myheartlinks.com/) - **Services Provided:** Support groups, grief education, and counseling services for all ages. --- _Updated as of December 17, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Missouri Hospice & Palliative Care Association at [https://www.mohospice.org](https://www.mohospice.org/)._