# Grief Support Resources - West Virginia ## 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 - **Hospice Council of West Virginia** - **Phone:** 1-866-720-3784 - **Website:** [https://www.hospicecouncilofwv.org](https://www.hospicecouncilofwv.org/) - **Services Provided:** Grief counseling, bereavement resources, and hospice support. - **WV Center for End-of-Life Care** - **Phone:** 1-877-209-8086 - **Website:** [https://wvendoflife.org](https://wvendoflife.org/) - **Services Provided:** Grief and bereavement support, advance care planning, and end-of-life resources. ## Regional Grief Support Services ### Charleston - **Kanawha Hospice Care (HospiceCare)** - **Phone:** 1-800-560-8523 - **Website:** [https://www.hospicecarewv.org](https://www.hospicecarewv.org/) - **Office Location:** 1606 Kanawha Blvd W, Charleston, WV 25387 - **Specialized Services:** Bereavement counseling, grief support groups, and memorial events. ### Morgantown - **WVU Medicine Grief Support Services** - **Phone:** 304-598-4000 - **Website:** [https://wvumedicine.org](https://wvumedicine.org/) - **Office Location:** 1 Medical Center Dr, Morgantown, WV 26506 - **Specialized Services:** Individual and group grief counseling. ### Huntington - **Hospice of Huntington** - **Phone:** 1-800-788-5480 - **Website:** [https://www.hospiceofhuntington.org](https://www.hospiceofhuntington.org/) - **Office Location:** 1101 6th Ave, Huntington, WV 25701 - **Specialized Services:** Support groups for adults and children, one-on-one counseling, and grief 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. - **Open to Hope:** - **Website:** [https://www.opentohope.com](https://www.opentohope.com/) - **Features:** Podcasts, articles, and video resources for dealing 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: A Guide for the Bereaved** - **Website:** [https://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/grief-loss](https://www.aarp.org/home-family/caregiving/grief-loss) - **Description:** Articles and guides on understanding grief stages, coping strategies, and support for caregivers. ## Additional Support - **WV Health Right Grief Services** - **Phone:** 304-414-5930 - **Website:** [https://wvhealthright.org](https://wvhealthright.org/) - **Services Provided:** Free counseling and emotional support for those experiencing loss. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact 1-800-560-8523._