Support Groups
Find peer support groups, online communities, and in-person meetings for grief and bereavement.
About Support Groups
Grief support groups connect you with others who understand what you're going through. Sharing experiences in a supportive community can reduce isolation and provide comfort during difficult times.
Types of Support Groups:
- • In-person groups - Meet locally at community centers, hospitals, or churches
- • Online groups - Virtual meetings from anywhere in the world
- • Peer-led groups - Facilitated by others who have experienced loss
- • Professional-led groups - Guided by licensed therapists or counselors
💙 You don't have to grieve alone. Support groups offer understanding, validation, and shared healing.
General Grief Support
GriefShare
Faith-based grief recovery support groups meeting in local churches and communities nationwide.
The Compassionate Friends
Nationwide peer support network for families grieving the death of a child at any age.
AFSP Support Groups
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's local support groups for loss survivors.
Hospice Foundation Groups
Find local hospice-led bereavement support groups offering free or low-cost counseling.
What's Your Grief Groups
Directory of grief support groups nationwide with online and in-person options.
Online Communities
r/GriefSupport
Active Reddit community with 150k+ members sharing grief experiences and mutual support.
Facebook Grief Groups
Private Facebook support groups connecting people experiencing similar types of loss worldwide.
Refuge in Grief Community
Online grief support community with articles, courses, and peer connection opportunities.
Heal Grief Community
Free online grief support groups and resources with expert-led sessions and peer connections.
Modern Loss Community
Candid conversation about grief with stories, resources, and community support for all ages.
Specific Loss Support
Soaring Spirits (Widowed)
Support for widowed individuals through online groups, in-person meetups, and annual conferences.
MISS Foundation (Child Loss)
Compassionate support for families grieving the death of a child through illness, accident, or stillbirth.
Survivors of Suicide
Online support community for those who have lost someone to suicide with forums and resources.
Motherless Daughters
Support network for women who have lost their mothers, with groups and healing resources.
The Dinner Party
Community gathering platform for 20s-30s experiencing significant loss to share meals and stories.
Faith-Based Support
GriefShare Groups
Find Christian grief support groups at churches near you with biblical perspectives on healing.
Catholic Grief Support
Catholic diocese grief support programs and bereavement ministries across the United States.
Jewish Grief Resources
Jewish mourning traditions, resources, and support groups through Reform Judaism.
Islamic Grief Support
Islamic perspectives on grief, mourning practices, and community support resources.
Professional Resources
AARP Grief Groups
AARP's guide to finding grief support groups for older adults and caregivers experiencing loss.
The Dougy Center
National grief support center for children, teens, and families with local support group listings.
Mental Health America
Find mental health support groups, screening tools, and peer support networks nationwide.
NAMI Support Groups
National Alliance on Mental Illness support groups for individuals and families affected by grief.
Specialized Communities
TAPS (Military Loss)
Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors providing peer support for military loss families.
LGBTQ+ Grief Support
Specialized grief support groups and resources for the LGBTQ+ community experiencing loss.
IMAlive Peer Support
Online peer support chat community for those experiencing grief and emotional distress.
COVID Loss Support
Facebook support community specifically for those who lost loved ones to COVID-19.
Finding Your Group
It's okay to try several support groups before finding the right fit. Each group has its own culture and approach. Some are faith-based, others are secular. Some focus on specific types of loss, while others welcome all bereaved individuals. Trust your instincts and keep looking until you find a community where you feel understood and supported.