# Grief Support Resources - Tennessee ## National Resources - **National Grief Helpline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-445-4808 - **Website:** [https://www.nationalgriefhelpline.org](https://www.nationalgriefhelpline.org/) - **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 - **Alive Hospice – Tennessee Grief Support Program:** - **Phone:** 1-615-963-4732 - **Website:** [https://www.alivehospice.org](https://www.alivehospice.org/) - **Office Locations:** Nashville, Murfreesboro, and Hendersonville, TN - **Services Provided:** Grief counseling, bereavement support groups, and specialized programs for children and teens. - **Tennessee Hospice and Palliative Care Organization:** - **Phone:** 1-615-467-1945 - **Website:** [https://tnhospice.org](https://tnhospice.org/) - **Services Provided:** Bereavement services for individuals and families, along with end-of-life care resources. ## Regional Grief Support Services ### Nashville - **Alive Hospice – Nashville Office:** - **Phone:** 1-615-963-4732 - **Website:** [https://www.alivehospice.org](https://www.alivehospice.org/) - **Office Location:** 1718 Patterson St, Nashville, TN 37203 - **Specialized Services:** Individual counseling, group support, and programs for children and teens. ### Memphis - **Baptist Centers for Good Grief:** - **Phone:** 1-901-861-5656 - **Website:** [https://www.baptistgriefcenters.org](https://www.baptistgriefcenters.org/) - **Office Location:** 1520 W Poplar Ave, Collierville, TN 38017 - **Specialized Services:** Grief support groups, family counseling, and grief camps for children. ### Knoxville - **Compassionate Friends – Knoxville Chapter:** - **Phone:** 1-865-679-7064 - **Website:** [https://www.compassionatefriends.org](https://www.compassionatefriends.org/) - **Office Location:** Knoxville, TN (Contact for exact location) - **Specialized Services:** Support for families grieving the loss of a child. ## 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. - **Open to Hope Foundation:** - **Website:** [https://www.opentohope.com](https://www.opentohope.com/) - **Features:** Online support groups, articles, and expert advice for grieving individuals. ## 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 - **Center for Loss and Life Transition:** - **Website:** [https://www.centerforloss.com](https://www.centerforloss.com/) - **Description:** Information on understanding the grieving process, educational resources for caregivers, and training programs. ## Additional Support - **Children’s Grief Connection:** - **Phone:** 1-866-288-1414 - **Website:** [https://www.childrensgriefconnection.com](https://www.childrensgriefconnection.com/) - **Services Provided:** Grief camps and support for children experiencing the loss of a loved one. --- _Updated as of January 3, 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Tennessee Hospice and Palliative Care Organization._