# Grief Support Resources - New Mexico ## National Resources - **National Grief Helpline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-445-4808 - **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 - **The Grief Center** - **Phone:** 505-323-0478 - **Email:** [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) - **Website:** [https://griefnm.org/](https://griefnm.org/) - **Office Location:** 4125 Carlisle Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107 - **Services Provided:** Support groups, workshops, and resources for children, teens, families, and adults grieving the death of a loved one. Services are provided at no charge. - **UNM Health Sciences Center - Grief Services Program** - **Website:** [https://hsc.unm.edu/omi/services/](https://hsc.unm.edu/omi/services/) - **Services Provided:** Counseling, information, referrals, advocacy, and emotional support for those dealing with the sudden death of a loved one. Licensed therapists offer short-term counseling and referrals to community grief support groups or longer-term counseling options. - **Hospice of New Mexico - Bereavement Support** - **Website:** [https://hospiceofnewmexico.com/bereavement.php](https://hospiceofnewmexico.com/bereavement.php) - **Services Provided:** Bereavement support for patients' families up to 13 months following the death of a loved one, ensuring families receive the support they need during the grieving process. ## Regional Grief Support Services ### Albuquerque - **Heartlight Center - In-Person Grief Support Programs** - **Website:** [https://heartlightcenter.org/albuquerque-new-mexico-programs/](https://heartlightcenter.org/albuquerque-new-mexico-programs/) - **Services Provided:** Interactive support groups designed to assist with the grieving process using visual and thought-provoking tools. Programs include "Facing the Mourning," a four-session group where participants share their stories, build memorials, compose letters, and develop goals. ### Santa Fe - **Gerard's House** - **Website:** [https://gerardshouse.org/](https://gerardshouse.org/) - **Services Provided:** Support for children, teens, and families grieving the death of or separation from a parent or loved one. Offers age-appropriate peer support groups and resources to help navigate the grieving process. ### Taos - **Del Corazon Hospice - The Del Corazon Support Group** - **Website:** [https://www.delcorazonhospice.com/bereavement/support-group/](https://www.delcorazonhospice.com/bereavement/support-group/) - **Services Provided:** Grief and loss support groups to assist family members in dealing with grief after the death of a loved one. Provides a supportive environment to share experiences and receive emotional support. ## 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. ## 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 - **Breaking the Silence New Mexico - Grief Support** - **Website:** [https://www.breakingthesilencenm.org/resources/grief-support/](https://www.breakingthesilencenm.org/resources/grief-support/) - **Description:** Provides age-appropriate peer support groups for children, teens, and young adults ages 5-25 and their caregivers who are grieving the death of a loved one. Offers educational resources to understand and navigate the grieving process. ## Additional Support - **Cremation Society of New Mexico - Grief Support** - **Website:** [https://www.cremationsocietyofnm.com/about-us/grief-support](https://www.cremationsocietyofnm.com/about-us/grief-support) - **Services Provided:** Access to individual counseling, local grief support groups, and online resources to assist individuals in working through their grief. --- _Updated as of December 20, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the respective organizations directly._