# Grief Support Resources - North Dakota ## 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. GriefShare groups are available nationwide, including in North Dakota. - **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 Dakota Funeral Directors Association (NDFDA):** - **Website:** [https://www.ndfda.org/grief-support/grief-resources](https://www.ndfda.org/grief-support/grief-resources) - **Services Provided:** Offers resources including individual counseling, local grief support groups, and online websites to assist individuals working through grief. - **Hospice of the Red River Valley:** - **Phone:** 1-800-237-4629 - **Website:** [https://www.hrrv.org/grief-support/](https://www.hrrv.org/grief-support/) - **Services Provided:** Community grief support services available to anyone who has experienced a loss through death, including support groups and individual counseling. ## Regional Grief Support Services ### Fargo - **Grief Journeys for Adults Support Group:** - **Phone:** 1-800-237-4629 - **Website:** [https://www.hrrv.org/grief-support/grief-journeys-adults-support-group/](https://www.hrrv.org/grief-support/grief-journeys-adults-support-group/) - **Office Location:** Hospice of the Red River Valley, 1701 38th St. S., Fargo, ND - **Specialized Services:** Offers free ongoing grief support groups for adults 18 years and older who have experienced a loss through death. - **GriefShare Groups in Fargo:** - **Website:** [https://www.griefshare.org/countries/us/states/nd/cities/fargo](https://www.griefshare.org/countries/us/states/nd/cities/fargo) - **Specialized Services:** Grief recovery support groups meeting weekly in Fargo. ### Minot - **Local Grief Support Groups:** - **Website:** [https://www.thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com/local-grief-support-groups](https://www.thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com/local-grief-support-groups) - **Specialized Services:** Provides information on local support groups for individuals who have experienced the death of a loved one. ### Williston - **Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home and Cremation Services:** - **Website:** [https://www.eversonfh.com/resources/grief-support](https://www.eversonfh.com/resources/grief-support) - **Specialized Services:** Offers funeral, memorial, aftercare, pre-planning, and grief support services. ## 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 - **Helping Clients Cope with Grief and Loss Webinar:** - **Website:** [https://www.hhs.nd.gov/events/helping-clients-cope-grief-and-loss](https://www.hhs.nd.gov/events/helping-clients-cope-grief-and-loss) - **Description:** Provides education on types of grief, stages of grief, and interventions that can be helpful, along with resources for individuals and families who are grieving. --- *Updated as of December 31, 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the respective organizations directly.*