# Grief Support Resources - Montana ## National Resources - **National Grief Helpline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-445-4808 - **Website:** N/A - **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 - **Montana Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (MHPCA):** - **Phone:** 1-888-882-8333 - **Website:** [https://www.mthospice.org](https://www.mthospice.org/) - **Services Provided:** Hospice care, bereavement services, and resources for individuals and families facing loss. - **Montana Council on Mental Health:** - **Phone:** 1-406-444-3964 - **Website:** [https://dphhs.mt.gov/amdd](https://dphhs.mt.gov/amdd) - **Services Provided:** Referrals for grief counseling, mental health support, and statewide mental health crisis resources. ## Regional Grief Support Services ### Billings - **St. Vincent Healthcare - Bereavement Services:** - **Phone:** 1-406-237-3256 - **Website:** [https://www.sclhealth.org/locations/st-vincent-healthcare](https://www.sclhealth.org/locations/st-vincent-healthcare) - **Office Location:** 1233 N 30th St, Billings, MT 59101 - **Specialized Services:** Grief support groups, one-on-one counseling, and workshops for those coping with loss. - **Billings Clinic - Grief Support Group:** - **Phone:** 1-406-657-4675 - **Website:** [https://www.billingsclinic.com](https://www.billingsclinic.com/) - **Office Location:** 801 N 29th St, Billings, MT 59101 - **Specialized Services:** Adult grief support meetings facilitated by trained counselors. ### Missoula - **Partners In Home Care - Hospice Bereavement Program:** - **Phone:** 1-406-728-8848 - **Website:** [https://www.partnersinhomecare.org](https://www.partnersinhomecare.org/) - **Office Location:** 2673 Palmer St, Missoula, MT 59808 - **Specialized Services:** Grief support groups, individual counseling, and educational resources for bereavement. - **Missoula Hospice Grief Support:** - **Phone:** 1-406-541-3640 - **Website:** [https://www.hospiceofmissoula.com](https://www.hospiceofmissoula.com/) - **Specialized Services:** Grief counseling services, family support programs, and specialized support for spousal loss. ### Helena - **St. Peter's Health Hospice and Bereavement Support:** - **Phone:** 1-406-447-2480 - **Website:** [https://www.sphealth.org](https://www.sphealth.org/) - **Office Location:** 2475 Broadway St, Helena, MT 59601 - **Specialized Services:** Grief support groups, educational events, and resources for end-of-life transitions. ## 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. - **Grieving.com:** - **Website:** [https://www.grieving.com](https://www.grieving.com/) - **Features:** Online grief forums for peer-to-peer support. ## 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 - **Montana State University Extension - Coping with Loss:** - **Website:** [https://www.montana.edu](https://www.montana.edu/) - **Description:** Educational materials and tools for understanding grief and supporting loved ones through loss. ## Additional Support - **Heartworks - Child and Teen Grief Support (Missoula):** - **Phone:** 1-406-541-8472 - **Website:** [https://www.partnersinhomecare.org](https://www.partnersinhomecare.org/) - **Services Provided:** Specialized grief support for children, teens, and their families experiencing loss. - **Bozeman Health Hospice Support:** - **Phone:** 1-406-414-5070 - **Website:** [https://www.bozemanhealth.org](https://www.bozemanhealth.org/) - **Services Provided:** Bereavement counseling, grief workshops, and hospice care support for families. --- _Updated as of December 17, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Montana Hospice and Palliative Care Organization at [https://www.mthospice.org](https://www.mthospice.org/)._