# Grief Support Resources - North Carolina ## 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 - **North Carolina Grief Services Network:** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Text:** [Insert text support info, if available] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Office Locations:** [Optional: List major offices/chapters] - **Services Provided:** Grief counseling, bereavement groups, and educational workshops for those dealing with loss. - **Hospice and Palliative Care Center of North Carolina:** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Services Provided:** Bereavement services for individuals and families, as well as end-of-life care resources. ## Regional Grief Support Services ### Charlotte - **Charlotte Bereavement Services:** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Office Location:** [Insert address, if applicable] - **Specialized Services:** Group therapy, workshops, and individual grief counseling. ### Raleigh/Durham - **Triangle Grief Resource Center:** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Office Location:** [Insert address, if applicable] - **Specialized Services:** Support groups for spousal and parental loss, as well as grief support for children and teens. ## 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. - **GriefShare Online Groups:** - **Website:** [https://www.griefshare.org](https://www.griefshare.org/) - **Features:** Online support groups and resources to connect with others experiencing 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 - **Understanding Grief Stages:** - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Description:** Guides to understanding grief stages, building resilience, and helping children cope with loss. ## Additional Support - **North Carolina Memorial Assistance Program:** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Text:** [Insert text support info, if available] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Services Provided:** Support for memorial planning, scholarships for bereaved students, and community remembrance events. --- _Updated as of December 29, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact [Insert contact method or organization]._