# Grief Support Resources - Utah ## National Resources - **National Grief Helpline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-445-4808 - **Website:** [Not available] - **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 - **Utah Hospice and Palliative Care Organization:** - **Phone:** 801-456-2234 - **Website:** [https://www.utahhospice.org](https://www.utahhospice.org/) - **Services Provided:** Bereavement counseling, end-of-life care resources, and grief support groups. - **The Sharing Place:** - **Phone:** 801-466-6730 - **Website:** [https://www.thesharingplace.org](https://www.thesharingplace.org/) - **Services Provided:** Grief support for children, teens, and their families. ## Regional Grief Support Services ### Salt Lake City - **Grief Support Center - University of Utah:** - **Phone:** 801-585-9522 - **Website:** [https://healthcare.utah.edu](https://healthcare.utah.edu/) - **Office Location:** 50 N Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, UT - **Specialized Services:** Individual counseling, group therapy, and educational workshops on grief and loss. ### Provo - **Utah Valley Grief Support:** - **Phone:** 801-370-2274 - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Office Location:** Provo, UT - **Specialized Services:** Loss-specific support groups and faith-based grief programs. ## 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 - **Understanding Grief - Utah Department of Health:** - **Website:** [https://health.utah.gov](https://health.utah.gov/) - **Description:** Guides for understanding the stages of grief and resources for building emotional resilience. ## Additional Support - **Bereaved Parent Support Utah:** - **Phone:** [Insert phone number] - **Text:** [Insert text support info, if available] - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Services Provided:** Peer-to-peer support, memorial planning assistance, and community outreach events. --- _Updated as of January 4, 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact Utah Hospice and Palliative Care Organization at [https://www.utahhospice.org](https://www.utahhospice.org/)._