988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Free, confidential support for anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress, available around the clock in the United States.
Call or text 988; chat at 988lifeline.org
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Trusted places to turn for crisis support, grief support, and help with specific kinds of loss.
In crisis right now? Call or text 988 (988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, US) or call 911 if anyone is in immediate danger.
Veterans: dial 988 then press 1. Outside the US, use your local emergency number or Find A Helpline.
Last verified Oct 2026 98 listings, each checked on the organization's website.
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Crisis and Immediate Help
9Crisis Text Line
Text-based support from trained volunteer crisis counselors, any time of day or night.
Text HOME to 741741
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Veterans Crisis Line
Confidential crisis support for Veterans, service members, and the people who love them.
Dial 988 then press 1; text 838255
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SAMHSA National Helpline
Free, confidential treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use concerns, in English and Spanish.
1-800-662-HELP (4357); text your ZIP code to 435748
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Disaster Distress Helpline (SAMHSA)
Year-round crisis counseling for people affected by natural or human-caused disasters, including community tragedies.
Call or text 1-800-985-5990
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National Domestic Violence Hotline
Confidential support and safety planning for anyone affected by relationship abuse.
1-800-799-SAFE (7233); text START to 88788
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Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Support and guidance for children, parents, and concerned adults worried about child abuse.
Call or text 1-800-422-4453
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NAMI HelpLine
Peer-staffed information, referrals, and support for people facing mental health conditions and their families.
800-950-6264; text NAMI to 62640
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211 (United Way)
Connects people with local help for essentials such as bills, food, housing, and community services.
Dial 211
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Bereavement Organizations
10The Compassionate Friends
Peer support for families after the death of a child of any age, from any cause, including local chapters and online groups.
877-969-0010
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Hospice Foundation of America
Education and resources on end-of-life care, caregiving, and grief for families and professionals.
Online
CaringInfo (National Alliance for Care at Home)
Plain-language guidance on serious illness, advance care planning, end-of-life care, and grief.
Online
What's Your Grief
An online grief resource and community with articles and courses covering many kinds of loss.
Online
Modern Loss
Candid personal essays and resources about living with loss over the long term.
Online
Option B
Articles and guidance on caring for yourself and supporting others through grief and hardship.
Online
Center for Loss and Life Transition
Grief education, books, and trainings associated with author and educator Dr. Alan Wolfelt.
Online
Refuge in Grief
Courses, groups, and resources from author and grief advocate Megan Devine.
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Death Cafe
Informal gatherings, in person and online, where people talk openly about death over tea and cake.
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Twinless Twins Support Group International
Support, regional contacts, and gatherings for people whose twin has died.
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Caregiver Resources
8Family Caregiver Alliance
Information, education, and support for family members caring for adults with chronic or serious illness.
800-445-8106
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Caregiver Action Network
Education, peer support, and resources for family caregivers across many conditions.
Online
National Alliance for Caregiving
Research, advocacy, and resources supporting family caregivers.
Online
Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living)
A public service that connects older adults and families with local aging services.
1-800-677-1116
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Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline
A free, round-the-clock helpline for people affected by Alzheimer's or other dementia and their caregivers.
800-272-3900
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ARCH National Respite Network
Helps family caregivers find respite care so they can rest and recharge.
Online
CaringBridge
A free nonprofit platform for sharing health updates and coordinating help from friends and family.
Online
Meal Train
A free online sign-up tool for organizing meals and practical help for a family in need.
Online
Children, Teens and Families
9Dougy Center
Grief support and free resources for children, teens, young adults, and families before and after a death.
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National Alliance for Children's Grief
Raises awareness of the needs of grieving children and teens and offers resources for those who support them.
Online
Judi's House
Grief care, research, and resources for children and families grieving a death.
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Eluna Network (Camp Erin)
Free bereavement camps and resources for children and teens grieving a death.
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Experience Camps
Free camps and year-round programs for children and teens who have experienced the death of a family member.
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Comfort Zone Camp
Free grief camps and programs for children and young adults who have experienced a significant death.
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Coalition to Support Grieving Students
Free training videos and materials to help school staff support grieving students.
Online
Sesame Workshop: Grief
Free bilingual videos and activities to help families talk with young children about death.
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National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Traumatic Grief
Information for families and professionals about children who struggle after a death they experienced as traumatic.
Online
Workplace Grief
3U.S. Department of Labor: Family and Medical Leave Act
Explains eligibility for unpaid, job-protected leave for qualifying family and medical reasons, such as caring for a seriously ill family member.
Online
Job Accommodation Network (JAN)
Free, confidential guidance on workplace accommodations for employees and employers.
(800) 526-7234
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Mental Health America: Workplace
Resources for building mentally healthy workplaces, for employees and employers.
Online
Veteran and Military Grief
5TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors)
Comfort, peer support, and resources for anyone grieving the death of a military loved one.
800-959-TAPS (8277), available 24/7
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Military OneSource
Round-the-clock support for service members, families, and survivors, including confidential non-medical counseling and peer support.
800-342-9647
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Vet Centers (U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs)
Community-based counseling for eligible Veterans, service members, and families, including bereavement counseling.
877-927-8387
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VA Mental Health Services
How to access VA mental health services, including help with grief, plus caregiver and crisis contacts.
877-222-8387
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Gold Star Wives of America
A membership and service organization for surviving spouses of military service members.
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Pregnancy and Infant Loss
7Share Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support
Support and resources for families after pregnancy loss, stillbirth, or the death of a baby.
1-800-821-6819
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Star Legacy Foundation
Stillbirth education, research, and awareness, with family support resources and groups.
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MISS Foundation
A community supporting families after the death of a child, including stillbirth and infant death.
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Return to Zero: H.O.P.E.
Virtual support groups, retreats, and a provider directory for families experiencing pregnancy and infant loss.
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Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
Volunteer photographers who offer remembrance portraits to parents experiencing the death of a baby.
Online
Postpartum Support International
A HelpLine, support groups, and resources for perinatal mental health, including after a loss. Not for emergencies.
1-800-944-4773; text "Help" to 800-944-4773
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First Candle
Works to prevent sleep-related infant deaths and offers support to families after the sudden death of a baby.
800-221-7437
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Suicide Loss
5American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: I've Lost Someone
Resources for suicide loss survivors, including peer conversations, a support group finder, and guides.
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Alliance of Hope for Suicide Loss Survivors
Education and a moderated online community for people grieving a suicide death.
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American Association of Suicidology
Suicide prevention resources, including a national directory of support groups for loss survivors.
Online
Friends for Survival
Peer support services for people grieving the suicide death of a family member or friend.
Toll free (800) 646-7322
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SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education)
Suicide prevention education and advocacy, with support resources for loss survivors.
Online
Overdose and Substance-Related Loss
7GRASP (Grief Recovery After Substance Passing)
Free peer support meetings and resources for people who have lost someone to substance use.
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Broken No More
A community of families who have lost loved ones to substance use, focused on support and health-based policy.
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Learn to Cope
Support, virtual meetings, and resources for families affected by a loved one's substance use, including bereaved families.
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Overdose Lifeline
Education, harm reduction, and support for individuals and families affected by substance use and overdose.
Online
Shatterproof
A national nonprofit working to improve addiction treatment, reduce stigma, and support communities.
Online
Al-Anon Family Groups
Mutual support meetings for people affected by someone else's drinking.
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Nar-Anon Family Groups
A twelve-step program for family and friends of people living with addiction.
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Pet Loss
4Cornell University Pet Loss Support Hotline
A phone line staffed by trained volunteer veterinary students for people grieving a companion animal. Hours vary seasonally.
607-218-7457
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Tufts Pet Loss Support Helpline
A helpline and resources for people who have lost an animal companion, with voicemail when closed.
508-839-7966
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Association for Pet Loss and Bereavement
Free pet loss support, including a chat room, video support groups, and topic guides.
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Lap of Love
A veterinary hospice service that also hosts free virtual pet loss support groups.
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Homicide and Violent Loss
5Parents of Murdered Children (POMC)
Support and advocacy for families and friends of people who have died by violence.
(888) 818-7662
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VictimConnect Resource Center
Confidential referrals and information for victims of crime and their families.
Call or text 1-855-4VICTIM (855-484-2846)
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National Center for Victims of Crime
Support, referrals, and resources to help crime victims rebuild their lives.
Online
Office for Victims of Crime (U.S. Department of Justice)
Federal programs and resources for people affected by crime and those who serve them.
Online
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)
Support for people harmed by impaired driving crashes, including families grieving a death.
877.ASK.MADD (877.275.6233)
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COVID-19 Loss
2Marked by COVID
A memorial and advocacy organization honoring people who died of COVID-19 and supporting those left behind.
Online
Disaster Distress Helpline (SAMHSA)
Crisis counseling that also serves people distressed by public health emergencies such as a pandemic.
Call or text 1-800-985-5990
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LGBTQ+ Support
5The Trevor Project
Free, confidential crisis support for LGBTQ+ young people, any time.
1-866-488-7386; text START to 678-678
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Trans Lifeline
Peer support run by and for trans people.
(877) 565-8860
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LGBT National Help Center
Free, confidential peer support hotlines and online chat for LGBTQ+ people of all ages.
National Hotline 888-843-4564; Senior Hotline 888-234-7243
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SAGE
Services and resources for LGBTQ+ older adults and their caregivers.
Online
PFLAG
Support, education, and local chapters for LGBTQ+ people and those who love them.
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Faith-Based Support
2GriefShare
Christian grief support groups meeting in person and online, with a group finder.
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Stephen Ministries
Trains congregation members to offer one-to-one Christian care, and publishes books on grief.
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Widowed and Partner Loss
4Soaring Spirits International
Peer support programs for widowed people, including Camp Widow and regional groups.
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Widowed Village
A free online community created by widowed people, with discussions and regional social groups.
Online
Modern Widows Club
Community, events, and resources for widows.
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Hope for Widows Foundation
Online community, resources, and grants for widows.
Online
Practical Matters After a Death
4Social Security Administration: Survivor Benefits
Explains monthly survivor benefits for eligible family members and when to report a death.
Online
FTC: The Funeral Rule
Your rights when arranging a funeral, including itemized price lists and choosing only the services you want.
Online
National Funeral Directors Association
A professional association with consumer information on funeral planning and options.
Online
American Red Cross: Recovering Emotionally
Guidance on coping emotionally after a disaster, including grief and loss.
Online
International Crisis and Grief Support
9Find A Helpline
A global directory of free, confidential helplines searchable by country and topic.
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IASP: Crisis Centres and Helplines
The International Association for Suicide Prevention's page pointing to international crisis line networks.
Online
Befrienders Worldwide
A network of emotional support centres worldwide, with a tool to find a centre to call.
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9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline (Canada)
Crisis support for people in Canada.
Call or text 9-8-8
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Kids Help Phone (Canada)
Round-the-clock support for young people in Canada by phone, text, and chat.
1-800-668-6868; text CONNECT to 686868
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Samaritans (UK and Ireland)
Round-the-clock listening support for anyone who is struggling.
116 123
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Cruse Bereavement Support (UK)
Bereavement support in the UK, including a free helpline.
0808 808 1677
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Lifeline (Australia)
Round-the-clock crisis support and suicide prevention for people in Australia.
13 11 14
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Griefline (Australia)
A free national grief helpline, forums, and resources in Australia.
1300 845 745
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