Resources
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Call or text 988
The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals in the United States.
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Tamarack Grief Resource Center strengthens and honors individuals, families, and communities throughout their journey with grief. With offices in Missoula, Kalispell, and Browning, they help individuals and communities navigate grief and loss through counseling, grief camps and retreats, school-based programs, support groups, community workshops, and professional education.
TGRC follows the International Association of Trauma Professionals’ (IATP) tri-phasic model of care and follows the National Standards for Bereavement Camps. TGRC is a proud member of the National Alliance for Children's Grief.
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Lamathut Crisis Line: Call 1-800-721-0066
This 24-Hour Crisis line supports emotional, mental, and spiritual development, along with healing and recovery, through culturally-based values and guiding principles for survivors, families and communities in British Columbia and beyond.
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Call 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483)
StrongHearts Native Helpline is a 24/7 safe, confidential and anonymous domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy.
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AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by suicide, including those who have experienced a loss. AFSP creates a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in the following core strategies:
Funding scientific research
Educating the public about mental health and suicide prevention
Advocating for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention
Supporting survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide
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The National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NACG) is a nonprofit organization that raises awareness about the needs of children and teens who are grieving a death and provides education and resources for anyone who supports them.
The NAGC mission is to raise awareness about the needs of children and teens grieving a death and provide education and resources to anyone who wants to support them.
Their Vision is for no child to have to grieve alone. All bereaved children, no matter where they live or their circumstances, should have the support and resources they need to positively adapt to a loss in their lives.
The NACG is a nationwide network comprised of professionals, institutions, and volunteers who promote best practices, educational programming, and critical resources to facilitate the mental, emotional and physical health of grieving children and their families.
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The mission of Dougy Center is to provide grief support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families can share their experiences before and after a death. They provide support and training locally, nationally, and internationally to individuals and organizations seeking to assist children who are grieving.
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The Grief Refuge App mission is to provide the support, guidance, and tools necessary to help bereaved individuals process loss and discover a renewed sense of peace and purpose.
The app is equipped with 7 features that include daily grief meditations and reflections, to help survivors cope with loss and feel supported throughout the journey.