FREE RESOURCES

Below you will find some resources for bereavement organizations and support groups that families have found helpful. I hope that you find them useful, as well.

Suicide Prevention Lifeline

The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, as well as prevention and crisis resources for individuals, loved ones, and professionals.
1-800-273-8255
www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org

 

Crisis Lifeline — Kentucky

24/7 confidential support. Call or text “988” to connect with mental health professionals, suicide prevention counselors, and substance abuse counselors. Kentuckians in crisis are never alone — help is just a call or text away.
Call or Text: 988
https://988.ky.gov

 

Center for Loss and Life Transition

Dedicated to helping people who are grieving and those who care for them, the center offers resources, education, training, and a certification program for bereavement professionals.
www.centerforloss.com

 

The Compassionate Friends

A self-help organization offering friendship, understanding, and hope to families who have experienced the death of a child.
www.compassionatefriends.org

 

Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana

Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana
Offers support to individuals living with cancer and to those grieving the loss of a loved one to cancer.
www.gck.org

The Dougy Center

Provides information, education, referrals, and support for children, teens, and families who are grieving. Publishes a national directory of support groups for bereaved children.
www.dougy.org

 

Parents of Murdered Children (POMC)

Provides ongoing emotional support and assistance to survivors of homicide victims while promoting the prevention of murder.
www.pomc.org

 

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)

Since 1994, TAPS has offered comfort and hope 24/7 through a national peer support network and connections to grief resources for surviving families of America’s fallen heroes — all at no cost.
www.TAPS.org

 

Survivor Outreach Services (SOS)

Part of the Army Casualty Continuum of Care, SOS provides long-term support to surviving families of fallen soldiers, including financial counseling, resources, and social connection opportunities.
https://www.armymwr.com/programs-and-services/personal-assistance/survivor-outreach

Ready When You Are

When you feel ready to talk, we’re here to listen. Reach out and let us support you through this difficult time with compassion and care.