Community bereavement care support

Every attempt is made to ensure the accuracy of this list, but please note that this information frequently changes.

• Cancer Support Community

  A free cancer support community, offering bereavement support groups for anyone who has experienced the death of a loved one to cancer. Offers support groups for adults and children (Grief Busters).

  Phone: 214-219-8877

• Compassionate Friends

  A non-profit organization that offers free individual and year-round group support for adults who have experienced the death of a child. Teléfono: 877-969-0010

  View online support groups View private Facebook groups

• Charlton Methodist Hospital

  A non-profit organization that offers free individual and year-round group support for adults who have experienced the death of a child. Some chapters offer sibling groups for children ages 12 and up. There are currently three chapters in the Dallas area.

  Contact: Jean Russell 214-947-7127

• Community Healthcare of Texas (CHOT)

  Grief Care Services, individual counseling, support groups, events, remembrance services, walk the mall (Fort Worth/Waco). Online monthly support group (ages7-18) held 2nd Monday of every month.

  Teléfono: 800-958-5014
  Correo electrónico: griefcare@chot.org

• Cómo sobrellevar la pérdida

  Grupo de apoyo de 5 semanas, que se reúne varias veces al año, los lunes de 7 p.m. a 9 p.m.. Llame para conocer la hora de la próxima reunión. Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church, 6101 Morris Rd., Flower Mound, TX  75028

  Teléfono: 972-539-8547

• Forever Moms

  Child loss support group hosted by Highland Park United Methodist Church, Dallas. Ongoing support group for those who have experienced the death of a child of any age. Meets second Wednesdays at 12 p.m.

  Contact: Reverend Camille May 214-523-2243

• Centro de duelo y pérdida del norte de Texas/Sam’s Place

  A non-profit self-help organization for families who are grieving the death of a child of any age. Local chapters hold twice monthly support groups. Child groups serve age 4 years and older.

  Teléfono: 214-452-3105

• Grief share

  Christian based groups that meet once to twice a week to assist other in the process of grief. Their website has a database of open groups based on zip code.

• GriefWorks - Dallas/Fort Worth

  Support Group for adults and children (age 5-18) to mourn in a safe, supportive environment. Groups meet twice monthly. Discounted individual counseling is available for people involved in GriefWorks support groups.

  Dallas -972-960-9981
  Plano - 817-502-7789

• Red de apoyo para padres en duelo

  Offers group support for bereaved parents via Facebook.

• Haven Coping

  Offers child life support to families at end-of life.

• Healgrief.org

  A social support network for bereaved individuals. Offers one-on-one support, AMF App, resources, and virtual support.

• Healing Matters

  Support for loss of an infant, newborn loss, SIDS; group support for the loss of a loved one.

  Contact: Ginny Robinson 972-519-1588

  • Healing Matters I (loss of an infant) - meets the 4^th Monday of every month at 7:30 p. m.
  • Healing Matters II (loss of a loved one) - meets the 2^nd and 4^th Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m. at Medical City Plano - 3901 W 15^th St

• Journey of Hope Grief Support Center

  Support Group for adults and children (age 3-18) who have experienced a death loss. Groups meet twice monthly. Recently started offering a Spanish-speaking group, young adult group, anticipatory grief group, and virtual groups.

  Teléfono: 972-964-1600

• The Lighthouse for New Hope

  Christian grief support for children ages 5 and up, adolescents, and adults experiencing a loss, including death, divorce, or abandonment. Groups meet weekly. Must fill out an enrollment form on their website to attend. Offers children’s groups, adult groups, Spanish-speaking groups, and individual counseling.

  Teléfono: 972-226-3110

• A Memory Grows

  Offers bereavement retreats, virtual community, and special events.

  Teléfono: 682-214-468

• M.E.N.D.

  Support for those who have experienced the loss of a baby due to miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant death. Also, provides support for infertility and subsequent pregnancies after a loss. Groups meet in Irving and Plano. Additional information available on their website.

  Teléfono: (972)506-9000

  M.E.N.D. - Mommies enduring neonatal death miscarriage, stillbirth, infant loss. Also provides support for infertility, subsequent pregnancies after loss, and fathers. Private Facebook group and Spanish speaking Facebook group

  • 2nd Thursday - Main Dallas/Fort Worth Support Group (Irving) 7:30 p. m. Meeting Location: Irving Archives Museum 801 W Irving Blvd Irving, TX 75060 Questions? Comuníquese con Rebekah Mitchell a la dirección rebekah@mend.org.
  • 1st Wednesday - Satellite Support Group (Rowlett) 7:00 p. m. Meeting Location: Veterans Resource and Outreach Center 4201 Industrial Blvd. Irving TX 75060 Questions? Comuníquese con Terri Nymeyer a la dirección Terri@mend.org
  • 2nd Thursday - Quarterly Daddy's Group **MEETS QUARTERLY: MARZO, JUNIO, SEPTIEMBRE Y DICIEMBRE** 7:30 p. m. Lugar de reunión: Irving Archives Museum 801 W. Irving Blvd, Irving TX 75060. Este grupo está dirigido por Byron Mitchell; para obtener más información, comuníquese con Rebekah Mitchell a la dirección rebekah@mend.org.
  • Online Support 3rd Thursday - Nationwide Online Support Group 8 p.m. CST Meeting Location: This group meets from the comfort of your home through the online platform ZOOM. The Zoom ID is: 979 5869 8575 or click the link at MEND.org to gain access to the portal. Those interested in attending the Online Group should complete the Info Sheet prior to joining. Comuníquese con Mallory Gallagher si tiene preguntas a la dirección mallory@mend.org.
  • 3rd Monday - Men of M.E.N.D. 8 p.m. CST Meeting Location: Online through Zoom We recognize men and women grieve differently. This group meets through the online platform ZOOM. The Zoom ID is: 912 2894 1981. Haga clic en el enlace en MEND.org para obtener acceso al portal. Si tiene preguntas, comuníquese con Matt McGhee a la dirección matt@mend.org.

• Hope Dawning

  Introduces and connects bereaved mothers to faith-based resources through outreach and camaraderie-building events.

• Centro de Crisis y Suicidio del Norte de Texas

  Survivors of Suicide (SOS) is a nationwide non-profit program that has been a resource to the people of Dallas since 1983. It is a program in the recovery of those who have experienced the loss of a loved one to suicide. Services are free.

  Teléfono: 214-824-7020
  24-hour suicide hotline: 988

• The Warm Place

  A grief support center for children, ages 3 to 18, and their families, who have experienced the death of someone they love. Supported through community donations and grants, there is no fee for families to participate. Offers grief camp. Call for intake appointment.

  Teléfono: 817-870-2272

• Campamentos

  • Camp Courage - A safe, nurturing place for children, teenagers and families who have lost someone close to them.
  • Camp Sol - The family retreat weekend encourages families to connect with other grieving families and heal together through their shared experiences.
  • Camp El Tesoro De La Vida - Week-long resident camp for children (age 7-17) who have experienced the death of a loved one. Scholarships are available.
    817-831-2111, ext. 158
  • Camp Sunrise - Free weekend bereavement camp for grieving children ages 6 - 17.
    972-960-9981 or 817-502-7789
  • Camp Sunshine - Camp Sunshine inspires hope in children with life-threatening illnesses and their families through our unique, supportive program at its beautiful campus on Maine’s Sebago Lake.
  • Comfort Zone Camp - Helps transform the lives of grieving children.