Everyone’s grief journey is unique. There is no timetable for grief, so don’t compare yourself with others who have lost loved ones. Your life has changed and healing in your own way is important for the health of your mind, body and spirit. It’s normal for some days to be better than others.
At Ralph Schugar Chapel, we strive to provide the resources to help you with the grief process. Please, contact one of our staff to help guide you towards the information, support, or counseling options you may need.
Should you prefer an online source of grief resources, the following resources will also provide you with information to help you manage your feelings and emotions at this most difficult time.
The Center for Loss & Life Transition, founded by Dr. Alan Wolfelt, pioneers the “companioning” approach to grief support. Dr. Wolfelt has written numerous resources for different types of loss that are available on their website.
A comprehensive bereavement resource and referral center that builds a more compassionate community through grief awareness, education, support and hope. Good Grief Center aims to create a safe place where all who have experienced the pain of death may come to work through loss and learn to manage grief.
The Highmark Caring Place champions the cause of grieving children by creating awareness of their needs, providing programs for them and their families, and empowering the community to effectively support them.
Circle Camps’ mission is to offer grieving young girls the adventure and fun of living and playing together at overnight camp, while providing a supportive environment in which they can share their grief. Regular summer camp activities are just part of Circle. The program is unique in its integration of grief activities throughout the campers’ week. To be able to speak and cry about their losses, surrounded by the Circle community, is the greatest gift Circle gives to its campers.
Emma’s Footprints offers services for pregnancy and infancy loss families, including financial support, emotional support, and one-on-one connections.
The Adalyn Rose Foundation exists for families grieving the loss of a child during pregnancy, infancy, or early childhood. They provide memorial packages, financial assistance, and virtual support groups.
Our Black Rose provides care packages that include resources specific to a suicide loss including available support groups, legal resources, information for emotional support, as well as items to help survivors feel less alone on their unique grief journey
