# Grief Support Resources - Virginia ## National Resources - **National Grief Helpline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-445-4808 - **Website:** N/A - **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 - **Hospice and Palliative Care Association of Virginia (HPCAV):** - **Phone:** 1-804-545-0212 - **Website:** [https://www.hpcav.org](https://www.hpcav.org/) - **Services Provided:** Bereavement services for individuals and families, resources for coping with loss, and support through hospice care organizations. - **Virginia Association for Hospices and Palliative Care:** - **Phone:** 1-804-249-4510 - **Website:** [https://www.virginiahospices.org](https://www.virginiahospices.org/) - **Services Provided:** Support for grieving families, end-of-life care resources, and connections to local hospice providers. ## Regional Grief Support Services ### Richmond Area - **Full Circle Grief Center:** - **Phone:** 1-804-912-2947 - **Website:** [https://www.fullcirclegc.org](https://www.fullcirclegc.org/) - **Office Location:** 10611 Patterson Ave, Suite 101, Richmond, VA 23238 - **Specialized Services:** Individual and group counseling, workshops, and support for children and adults experiencing grief. ### Northern Virginia - **Capital Caring Health – Grief Support Services:** - **Phone:** 1-855-571-5700 - **Website:** [https://www.capitalcaring.org](https://www.capitalcaring.org/) - **Office Location:** 3180 Fairview Park Dr, Falls Church, VA 22042 - **Specialized Services:** Counseling for individuals and families, community workshops, and support groups for various types of loss. ### Hampton Roads - **Sentara Hospice Bereavement Program:** - **Phone:** 1-757-553-3000 - **Website:** [https://www.sentara.com](https://www.sentara.com/) - **Office Location:** Multiple locations in the Hampton Roads area. - **Specialized Services:** Support groups, individual grief counseling, and educational events. ## 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 - **Full Circle Grief Center Resources:** - **Website:** [https://www.fullcirclegc.org/resources](https://www.fullcirclegc.org/resources) - **Description:** Articles, videos, and printable guides on grief, coping, and supporting loved ones. ## Additional Support - **Virginia Bereavement Council:** - **Phone:** 1-804-545-0915 - **Website:** [https://www.vabereavementcouncil.org](https://www.vabereavementcouncil.org/) - **Services Provided:** Network of grief support providers, training, and resources for bereavement professionals. --- _Updated as of January 5, 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact the Virginia Association for Hospices and Palliative Care at [https://www.virginiahospices.org](https://www.virginiahospices.org/)._