# Grief Support Resources - Washington State ## National Resources - **National Grief Helpline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-445-4808 - **Website:** [Insert link, if applicable] - **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 - **Washington State Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (WSHPCO):** - **Phone:** 1-877-757-2246 - **Website:** [https://www.wshpco.org](https://www.wshpco.org/) - **Services Provided:** Bereavement support groups, end-of-life resources, and grief counseling referrals. - **EvergreenHealth Grief and Bereavement Services:** - **Phone:** 1-425-899-1077 - **Website:** [https://www.evergreenhealth.com](https://www.evergreenhealth.com/) - **Services Provided:** Individual and group grief counseling, resources for grieving children and teens, and community workshops. ## Regional Grief Support Services ### Seattle Area - **Seattle Children’s Journey Program:** - **Phone:** 1-206-987-2062 - **Website:** [https://www.seattlechildrens.org](https://www.seattlechildrens.org/) - **Office Location:** Seattle, WA - **Specialized Services:** Grief support for families who have lost a child, counseling for siblings, and memorial services. ### Spokane Area - **Hospice of Spokane:** - **Phone:** 1-509-456-0438 - **Website:** [https://www.hospiceofspokane.org](https://www.hospiceofspokane.org/) - **Office Location:** Spokane, WA - **Specialized Services:** Free grief support groups, one-on-one counseling, and support for children and teens. ### Tacoma Area - **MultiCare Behavioral Health - Good Grief Program:** - **Phone:** 1-253-301-6400 - **Website:** [https://www.multicare.org](https://www.multicare.org/) - **Office Location:** Tacoma, WA - **Specialized Services:** Grief support for families and individuals, loss-specific counseling, and educational workshops. ## 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. - **Washington GriefWorks Online:** - **Website:** [Insert link] - **Features:** Virtual counseling sessions, online support groups, and grief education resources. ## 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 - **Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families:** - **Website:** [https://www.dougy.org](https://www.dougy.org/) - **Description:** Resources for supporting children through grief, including guides for caregivers and educators. ## Additional Support - **Providence Hospice of Seattle - Grief Support Services:** - **Phone:** 1-206-320-4000 - **Website:** [https://www.providence.org](https://www.providence.org/) - **Services Provided:** Free grief counseling for individuals and families, community support groups, and memorial services. --- _Updated as of January 5, 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact Washington State Hospice & Palliative Care Organization._