Resources
If you need someone right now
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Crisis · Grief · Loss
Grief and loss are fully within the scope of the 988 Lifeline. You don't have to be in a mental health emergency to call. If you're overwhelmed and need a voice, this is a real option.
Crisis Text Line
Text-based crisis support
If talking on the phone isn't possible right now, text HOME to 741741. A trained counselor will respond. Available 24/7.
Grief counselors & therapists
I'd rather point you to someone I know than hand you a directory. I'm putting that list together. If you need a name before it's here, call me and I'll make the introduction myself.
Support groups
GriefShare
Faith-based · Weekly Group · Nationwide
A Christ-centered grief recovery support group meeting weekly across the country. Find a local group. There are several in the Seattle area. Faith-based, but accessible to anyone walking through loss.
For families with children
The Dougy Center
Grief support for children & families
The national center for grieving children and families, with local affiliate programs and free resources online. A trusted, research-based approach to helping children process loss.
Books & online reading
A Grief Observed
Book · C.S. Lewis
Written after the death of his wife, this is Lewis at his most honest. No theological polish, just grief and faith held together. One of the most truthful things ever written about loss.
It's OK That You're Not OK
Book · Megan Devine
A grief therapist who became a griever, and learned that much of what we say to people in loss is not helpful. A freeing, compassionate read for both the grieving and the people around them.
What's Your Grief
Website · Free articles & tools
A thoughtful, non-clinical resource with hundreds of articles on grief, loss, and coping, written by grief therapists. No sign-up required.