20 Grief Support Organizations for People Coping with Loss

Grief is one of the most difficult experiences people face. After losing someone we love, it can feel overwhelming, isolating, and confusing. Many people don’t know where to turn for support or how to find others who understand their experience.

Fortunately, there are many organizations dedicated to helping people navigate grief. These groups offer support communities, counseling resources, educational materials, and safe spaces where people can share their stories.

Support for Families and Children

1. The Compassionate Friends – Provides support for families who have lost a child, including local support groups, online communities, and educational resources to help parents and siblings cope with grief.
2. Winston’s Wish – UK based Winston’s Wish offers free information, advice and immediately accessible online support from a team of bereavement specialists when a child or young person is grieving someone important to them.
3. Judi’s House – A grief support center that provides programs and counseling for children, teens, and families experiencing loss.
4. Bereaved Parents of the USA – National nonprofit offering support to parents and families grieving the death of a child, including peer mentoring and local chapters.
5. Alive Alone – Supports parents who have lost their only child, providing community, resources, and emotional support.

Online Grief Communities and Resources

6. Refuge in Grief – Founded by Megan Devine, this organization offers compassionate guidance and education for those navigating grief, including online courses and articles.
7. Open to Hope Foundation – Shares expert articles, podcasts, and personal stories to help people find hope and healing after the loss of a loved one.
8. What’s Your Grief – An educational platform providing grief resources, workshops, and online community discussions for those coping with loss.
9. The Good Grief Trust – UK-based organization that connects grieving individuals with a wide network of support services and charities.
10. GriefNet – One of the first online grief communities offering moderated support groups via email and helpful educational materials.

Support for Special Circumstances

11. Alliance of Hope – Supports individuals grieving a loved one lost to suicide, offering online forums, education, and community resources.
12. Soaring Spirits International – Provides support specifically for widowed individuals through programs, retreats, and peer networking.
13. Pregnancy After Loss Support – Helps families navigating pregnancy after experiencing the loss of a baby, offering resources and community support.
14. Star Legacy Foundation – Supports families affected by stillbirth and infant loss, providing advocacy, research, and bereavement resources.
15. Sands (Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Society) – UK-based charity offering guidance and support for families who have experienced baby loss, including counseling and community programs.

Community and Peer Support

16. Bo’s Place – Bo’s Place is a non-profit, free-of-charge bereavement center that offers support and community to those who have experienced the death of a loved one. They provide grief support groups for children, families, and adults in the Houston community, available in both English and Spanish. Beyond their local services, Bo’s Place also offers a free Information & Referral line, providing support via phone and email to individuals seeking social services. In addition, they host grief education and training sessions for professionals who support the bereaved, including those in medical, social work, education, and faith-based fields. Their website also features a Resource Library with bereavement materials accessible to a global audience at no cost.

17. The Dinner Party – A community connecting young adults who have experienced significant loss, providing online and in-person spaces for shared conversations.

18. My Grief Angels – Nonprofit hosting peer support programs, virtual events, and resources for those coping with grief.

19. GriefShare – Structured grief support program available in communities worldwide, offering group sessions and educational materials.

20. MISS Foundation – Supports families grieving the loss of a child and advocates for better bereavement care through community programs and resources.

How Support Organizations Help People Navigate Grief

Grief can look different for everyone. Some people benefit from support groups where they can share their experiences, while others prefer educational resources or one-on-one counseling.

Organizations like the ones listed above play an important role in providing safe and compassionate support for people during difficult times.

For many families, remembering loved ones through memorial pages, storytelling, and shared memories can also be a meaningful part of the healing process.

Remembering Loved Ones

Many people find comfort in preserving the memories of someone they have lost.

Creating a space where friends and family can share stories, photos, and tributes can help keep those memories alive.

At ForeverMissed, we believe that honoring loved ones and sharing their stories can help bring comfort and connection during grief.