Struggling with Grief
Grief is deeply personal, and there is no "right" way to feel. If you are struggling, please know that you do not have to face this alone.
Last updated: June 2026
Immediate Crisis Support
If you are in immediate distress, feeling overwhelmed, or experiencing a crisis, please reach out right away:
- Global Directory: Find A Helpline. Connects you to free, confidential support in over 175 countries.
- US & Canada: Text HOME to 741741 (Crisis Text Line)
- UK: Call 116 123 (The Samaritans) or Text SHOUT to 85258
- Australia: Call 13 11 14 (Lifeline)
- Ireland: Text HELLO to 50808
If you or someone you know is in immediate physical danger, please contact your local emergency services immediately (e.g., 911, 999, 112, 000).
You Are Not Alone
At Cherished Book, we provide a platform for remembrance, but we are not mental health professionals. Because everyone's experience with loss is unique, we do not prescribe advice. Instead, we want to connect you with the global experts who dedicate their lives to supporting those who are grieving.
Below is a curated list of internationally respected, non-profit organizations and resources offering specialized support.
General Grief Support
- GriefShare: A global network of support groups offering structured seminars and community support, both in-person and online.
- The Good Grief Trust: An expansive directory that acts as a "one-stop-shop" connecting grieving individuals to a vast network of global support services and charities.
- What's Your Grief?: An educational resource offering articles, webinars, and creative tools to help you understand and sit with loss.
- Refuge in Grief: A community focused on a non-clinical, reality-based approach to grief, emphasizing how to live with loss rather than trying to "fix" it.
Loss of a Child or Sibling
- The Compassionate Friends: One of the largest global organizations providing peer support to families experiencing the death of a child, sibling, or grandchild.
- MISS Foundation: An international volunteer-based organization providing counseling, advocacy, research, and education for families grieving the death of a child.
Support for Young Adults & Children
- Winston's Wish: A leading charity offering practical support and guidance to bereaved children, their families, and professionals.
- The Dinner Party: A community specifically for young adults (20s and 30s) who have experienced significant loss, connecting them through virtual and in-person peer support groups.
- HealGrief / Actively Moving Forward: A network connecting and supporting grieving young adults (college-age and beyond).
Support for Widows & Widowers
- Soaring Spirits International: Connects widowed people with each other through peer-based support programs and an extensive online community.
Specialized Loss
- Alliance of Hope: Provides a 24/7 online community and resources specifically for survivors of suicide loss.
- TAPS (Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors): Offers compassionate care to all those grieving the death of a military loved one.
Disclaimer: The links provided above are for informational purposes only. Cherished Book is not affiliated with, nor do we endorse, any specific organization listed. We encourage you to explore these resources to find the support that feels right for you.