Local Resources on Grief and Loss

The Compassionate Friends 
(Supporting Family after a Child, Sibling or Grandchild Dies)

Helping an Employee or Coworker who is Grieving 
“Thank you for caring enough to want to help your coworker.  Your concern makes YOU a “compassionate friend.”

The Compassionate Friends
Tri-State Pennsylvania Chapter
P.O. Box 480
Beaver, PA 15009
724.728.3003
tcftristatepa@yahoo.com

Monthly Meetings are held on the second Sunday of each month, from 2-4 at The First Presbyterian Church, 252 College Avenue, Beaver, PA  15009.

GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life’s most difficult experiences. You don’t have to go through the grieving process alone.  Click to find a group or event near you by postal code or city/state.

Highmark Caring Place:  A Center for Grieving Children, Adolescents, and their Families
… is a safe place where grieving children and families can come together and be with others who understand what they’re going through.  An essential community resource, the Caring Place offers services at no charge to grieving families from throughout the community.     1.888.734.4073

Pittsburgh Region
Highmark Caring Place
620 Stanwix Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
888.224.4673

Cranberry region
Highmark Caring Place
200 Warrendale Village Drive
Warrendale, PA 15086
888.734.4073

Additional Resources on Grief and Loss

Here are Some Tips That Will Help Your Kids Deal With Bereavement
(Includes a list of links to other helpful resources to assist with this very difficult matter.)

T*A*P*S 
The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors ( T*A*P*S )  offers compassionate care and resources to all those grieving the loss of a military loved one.

When Grief Becomes a Mental Health Issue
“You deserve to come to terms with the death of your loved one, and chances are that’s what your loved one would want. Don’t hesitate to ask for mental health help if you need it.”  ~Becky Oberg, Author

Understanding Grief: Symptoms, Stages, and Coping
Grief is different from depression. It’s a natural reaction to loss. Here’s how to identify and deal with grief.

Grief.com
A website dedicated to helping everyone deal with the often unknown terrain that comes along with all kinds of grief. Through education, information, and other helpful resources we hope to make the challenging road of grief a little easier.

GriefandLoss.com
Healing After the Loss of a Loved One

www.bereavedparentsusa.org/
“We are the parents whose children have died. We are the siblings whose brothers and sisters no longer walk with us through life. We are the grandparents who have buried grandchildren . . . We come together as Bereaved Parents of the USA to provide a safe space where grieving families can connect, share our stories, and learn to rebuild our lives.”

The 10 Best and 10 Worst Things to Say to Someone in Grief

Care and Support for Bereavement / Survivors of Suicide

Suicide Loss & Healing Support Group
2019/2020 Meeting Schedule
This group, for adults 18 and over, meets continuously throughout the year. The goal of the support group is to provide a warm, welcoming, hopeful environment to those who need to talk about their grief and relate to others without stigma. Our support group is here to help you with your healing.

Meetings are held monthly on the fourth Monday of the month from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm.

CONTACT INFO:
Michele Kelly-Thompson 724-510-3271
Alicia Craig 724-510-3344
Laurlyn Smith 724-510-3274
suicidelossgroup@humanservicescenter.net 

LOCATION:
New Castle Public Library (Copernicus Room on 1st floor)
207 E. North Street
New Castle, PA  16101

Bereavement Support Groups for Natural and Accidental Death
If the loss of a spouse, a close friend, or a son or daughter is weighing you down, it can be good to join a group…a group that understands…a group that can help you regain your footing and move forward.

Suicide Loss Support Groups
For many survivors of suicide loss, the journey of healing can be lonely, painful, and confusing. Let’s talk…

The 5 Stages of Grief and Bereavement: Overcoming Loss
“Grief is itself a medicine.” ~William Cowper
(webpage provided by Willamette Life)

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: Find Support
Bringing hope to those affected by suicide