# Grief Support Resources - Ohio ## 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 - **Ohio Hospice & Palliative Care Organization:** - **Phone:** 1-800-283-1370 - **Website:** [https://www.hospiceohio.org](https://www.hospiceohio.org/) - **Services Provided:** Bereavement services, end-of-life care resources, and grief counseling. - **Ohio Grief Counseling Center:** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Services Provided:** Bereavement groups, grief counseling, and support services for individuals and families. ## Regional Grief Support Services ### Region/City 1 - Cleveland - **Hospice of the Western Reserve Grief Support Services:** - **Phone:** 1-800-707-8922 - **Website:** [https://www.hospicewr.org](https://www.hospicewr.org/) - **Office Location:** 17876 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, OH - **Specialized Services:** Grief support groups, one-on-one counseling, and youth grief programs. ### Region/City 2 - Columbus - **Wexner Heritage Village Bereavement Services:** - **Phone:** 1-614-231-4900 - **Website:** [https://www.whv.org](https://www.whv.org/) - **Office Location:** 1151 College Ave., Columbus, OH - **Specialized Services:** Grief support groups for individuals and families, spiritual counseling. ## 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 - **Grief Recovery Institute:** - **Website:** [https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com](https://www.griefrecoverymethod.com/) - **Description:** Offers support and recovery programs for individuals dealing with loss, including workshops and certifications for grief recovery specialists. ## Additional Support - **The Grief Support Network:** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Text:** [Insert text support info, if available] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Services Provided:** Memorial planning assistance, grief recovery programs, online support forums. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact Ohio Hospice & Palliative Care Organization at [Insert phone number]._